Walking Through Scotland's History (Scotland's Past in Action)

A look at pedestrian activity in Scotland throughout the ages from the Roman legions and Christian pilgrims, to Jacobite armies, agricultural journeymen and the naturalists and tourists of later centuries. Today walking is considered a leisure activity; in the past it was part of everyday living and working; not just in the countryside, but in the urban centres too. Enjoy this engaging stroll through Scotland's past, which also includes a list of places to visit and some easy walks to try.