Scotland's Churches Scheme Regional Guides
Sacred Scotland produce a range of indispensable guides to the nation's rich architectural and spiritual heritage. The perfect companion to every Scottish journey.
St Andrew Press has published for Scotland’s Churches Scheme, the final three regional guidebooks to Scotland’s churches in the Sacred Places series. The 2011 books (priced £7.99 each) cover Argyll & the Clyde; Perthshire and Tay Valley; and Highlands & Islands.
Whether you want to learn more about the history, architecture and people of Scotland churches, or find out about events and services, the series provides the perfect starting point.
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Sacred Perthshire & Tay Valley
Perthshire and the Tay Valley are the geographical heart of Scotland. Scotland s longest river, the Tay, weaves its way across the country the one constant in an ever-changing landsacape. The fascinating history of the region s churches is reflected in the often turbulent waters of the Tay. Introduction by Professor John R Hume and Invitation to Pilgrimage by Kenneth Steven. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Mon 01 Aug 2011)
Sacred Highlands & Islands
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are as beautiful as they are remote. Inspiring scenery is matched by a rich heritage and poetic culture. Communities are as strong as the basalt and granite they were built on and the churches here reflect that - from spectacular red sandstone cathedrals to corrugated iron sheds. Introduction by Professor John R Hume and Invitation to Pilgrimage by The Very Rev Canon Alexander Gordon. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Mon 01 Aug 2011)
Sacred Argyll & The Clyde
Argyll's beautiful, rugged and extensive coastline saw the birth of the nation and gave Christianity its first footing in Scotland. The Clyde witnessed the dawn of the industrial revolution and became the nautical heart of the British Empire. The diversity and wealth of history is reflected in the variety of churches in this region. Introduction by Professor John R Hume and Invitation to Pilgrimage by Marian Pallister. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Mon 01 Aug 2011)
Sacred North-East Scotland
Buffeted by Baltic winds and the steely waves of the North Sea, the North-East of Scotland is a surprisingly rich and diverse region with fertile soil and rolling hills. Its churches reflect this diversity with hard, granite cathedrals and picture postcard gems vying for attention complete with an incredible history, including the hiding place of the Scottish Crown Jewels. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Tue 01 Jun 2010)
Sacred Glasgow & the Clyde Valley
Glasgow was founded by Saint Mungo and, as Scotland’s second largest bishopric, has always been a central part of Scotland’s ecclesiastical history. Witness to Scotland’s industrial revolution in a way far more dramatic than anywhere else in the country, Glasgow, and the surrounding Clyde Valley, has a remarkably diverse architecture and fascinating history of social and political activism. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Tue 01 Jun 2010)
