The Clanlands Almanac
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4.3 • 6 Ratings
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- $27.99
Publisher Description
The follow up to the quarter of a million-copy selling, Sunday Times and New York Times #1 bestselling, Clanlands. Sam & Graham turn tour guides once again to bring listeners more epic tales from Scotland.
A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.
'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this Almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fuelled months. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts, clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of embarrassing personal reminiscences thrown in. Much is explored, all is shared. It is a camper van cornucopia of all things Alba'.
From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam & Graham guide listeners through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can.
As entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.
(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
With fantastic charm and wit, celebrated Scottish actors Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish (co-stars of the hit series Outlander) lead us through their unique guide to Scotland’s history and culture. Narrated by the actors themselves—whose theatre-trained storytelling prowess and heartfelt friendship amplify every bizarre fact and hilarious anecdote—The Clanlands Almanac explores everything that makes Scotland unique. From bloody clan warfare to the many ways to wear a kilt to their childhood memories (including the time Sam was stood up outside of a McDonald’s), this book has everything—even a recipe for Scottish seaweed butter. Each chapter had us laughing, smiling, and longing for the rolling hills and cold rain of Heughan and McTavish’s homeland. So pack your bags, strap on your boots, and take a journey through a wild and majestic country filled with castles, whisky, and the delightful company of two very proud Scotsmen.
