The heart of Scotland is its landscape. Follow in the footsteps of countless generations to experience the drama, romance and mystery of this ancient country.

Aerial photography has the power to capture the lasting impression left on the land across the centuries. From castles, lochs and cities to rivers, mountains and beaches, the view from above provides a unique picture of Scotland.

Packed with wonderful contemporary and archive imagery complemented by an illuminating introductory essay and captions, Above Scotland reveals the true variety of Scotland.

James Crawford is a writer, publisher and broadcaster. His books include The Edge of the Plain: How Borders Make and Break Our World,  Wild History: Journeys Into Lost Scotland, Scotland’s Landscapes and Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of the World’s Greatest Lost Buildings. He has also written and presented three series of the BBC One landmark documentary series Scotland from the Sky.