The ultimate alternative tour guide to Scotland. A must for locals and tourists alike, colourfully focussed on the ancient Meerkat Crosses of Caledonia's cities, towns and settlements. Adults, children and oldies will all love it!

An entertaining journey through Scotland, visiting its Mercat Crosses dotted around the country. From imposing structures such as those of Edinburgh and Aberdeen, to simpler versions such as that of Scone, here illustrated, many of these Crosses date from the Middle Ages, or earlier. They have been, or in some cases still are, centres of life in all its forms, including market and trading places, and venues for proclamations and punishment.

Authors Charles Bradbury and Roddy Martine have joined forces to write about this important facet of Scottish history. Beautiful illustrations, especially meerkat caricatures, highlight various aspects of each village, town or city.

Edited by Henry Steuart Fothringham, OBE, and with a foreword by Joseph John Morrow, CVO, CBE, Lord Lyon King of Arms, this work brings up to date earlier publications about Mercat Crosses in an amusing way, suitable for all ages.