As a veteran, war monuments and battlefields always fascinate and move me. I wept at Culloden and Glencoe. (Culloden reminds me of Gettysburg, especially the epic Pickett’s Charge.) The book gave me more background on the circumstances and events of each. Now need to get and read the John Prebble editions.

The book reached out and grabbed me. I am glad I read it.

I want to go back to Scotland some day, some year soon. Only Scotland, more of Scotland.

It is easy to forget how much influence we Scots have had on the world.

I am not sure why my own knowledge of Scottish history is so sketchy. However whenever I travel in my home country I learn something new. Last year when driving north ( 6 hours) to catch the ferry to Orkney we drove through the countryside which was “cleared” by the landowners. The ruins of the wee cottages still stand which I found incredibly moving. And for Culloden – I am married to a Cameron and my maiden name is Graham – but my Dad is a Cumbrian Graham ie on the “other side” which was confusing – but still emotional. And my Mum’s family moved from the borders of Scotland to work in the mills ending up in Edinburgh. It has been fascinating following their journey and relating that to Scottish history.

Will be back in touch re the book
Would love to know why you chose it – apart from your links with the Drummonds