THE BAGPIPE THE SPORRAN AND THE DIRK Colin had a melancholy homecomingfrom University to his fathers house in the shire of Argile and the fabledhighlands of Sco... » 

THE BAGPIPE THE SPORRAN AND THE DIRK Colin had a melancholy homecomingfrom University to his fathers house in the shire of Argile and the fabledhighlands of Scotland. The year is 1744. The land of peaceful glens mistylochs and the skirl of pipes in the heather is embroiled in change. From thefractious clan battles has arisen the famous Montrose who sacks Inveraray andthen wins the battle of Inverlochy. The Marquis of Argile Gillesbeg Gruamachwishes to return from clan warfare to peace and lawful commerce and opposesMontrose. Colin meets the swaggering character Iain Aluinn known to hiscompatriots as John Splendid who serves his Marquis but longs for rebellionand battle. Colin finds adventure and romance in tumultuous homeland andfar far more. Called by some the first truly authentic Highland novel thiscolorful and exciting novel is a treasure of Scotlands great heritage. «