Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route, chapters 1 & 2
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In this section: Introduction, The Birnam Oak (Birnam), The Wordsworth Connection (Strathyre). "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie: Complete and Unabridged. The Heart 200 road trip around Stirlingshire and Perthshire boasts some of the best-known sights in all of Scotland, with the towns and villages around the route containing centuries of culture and history. But what about the lesser-known enigmas and hidden treasures of the Heart 200—the places that the tour guides never take you? In "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route", prepare to discover some unexpected revelations about locations all around this epic road trip, both ancient and modern. There are historical surprises and supernatural mysteries, quirky sights and more than a few unexpected facts along the way. Get ready to encounter the first haggis in space, Mary Queen of Scots’ secret private chapel and the world’s most Scottish sheep, by way of speciality clootie dumplings, natural wonders, a golden telephone box, amazing literary connections and some of the most remarkable hidden corners in all of Scotland. If you thought you knew everything about Heart 200... it’s time to think again! Heart 200 and the Heart 200 Route is Copyright © Heart 200 Scot Ltd., all rights reserved. "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" and all related content is Copyright ©2021 Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved. This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
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