This second installment of Andrew Dempster's essential guides delves into Scotland's hills, providing in-depth insights and practical information for outdoor enthusiasts. It features detailed descriptions, maps, and tips for navigating the diverse landscapes, making it a valuable resource for hikers and nature lovers. The guide emphasizes the unique characteristics of various regions, enhancing the reader's experience while exploring Scotland's breathtaking terrain.
The mountains provide the spiritual nourishment so essential to a truer understanding of the hills and, ultimately, ourselves.Munro bagging is a headily addictive pursuit, with the holy-grail of ‘compleation’ the ultimate aim, currently achieved by around 7,000 Munroists. It all began in 1891 when Sir Hugh Munro’s Tables of 3,000-foot Scottish mountains appeared in The Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal. Since then, this innocent compilation of hills has become a hallowed hit-list.Andrew Dempster traces the meandering course of this cult activity, which has gone from trickle to torrent in the space of a century. From early map-makers to current record- breakers, from the why and the wry to wildness and well-being, The Munros: A History explores the compulsions and philosophies underpinning the Munro phenomenon.