I did know what to expect with this book, but given that I live approximately 20 miles from the Scottish Border in Northumberland and frequently visit Scotland on day trips and on holiday - it is a place I really love. In fact, my mum and grandparents are set to drive up to the Isle of Skye, one of my favourite places, in a days time for a fortnights holiday.

This is a fantastic little book that has plenty of information about various places in Scotland and the most important events such as Burns Night and the Union of Crowns. It also includes information about key figures in Scottish history - Alexander Graham Bell and Bonnie Prince Charlie, to name but a few. A concise guide that is ideal for those looking for an overview of the countrys history from prehistoric Scotland right up to the independence referendum in 2014. I learned a lot, and as all of the information is set out in an accessible and easy-to-read way, I got through this quite quickly. As this is a concise guide you just get the basic facts before the book moves on other topics, and I found this ideal. It allows you to pick out which topics you may wish to discover in more depth in the future.

Many thanks to Collins for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.