Wild Drumalbain or, the road to Meggernie and Glen Coe
Title: Wild Drumalbain or, the road to Meggernie and Glen Coe
Author: Alasdair Alpin MacGregor
Publisher: W. and R. Chambers Ltd., Edinburgh
Date: 1927
Hardback - 1st Edition. Xvii - 341pp. Frontis. Route map at rear. 6 publicity pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs by the author.
Synopsis
Wild Drumalbain: Or, The Road to Meggernie and Glen Coe (1931) by Alasdair Alpin MacGregor is a vivid travelogue that captures the rugged beauty and cultural richness of the Scottish Highlands. In this work, MacGregor chronicles his journey through the Drumalban range, focusing on the areas of Meggernie and Glen Coe. Through detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes, he offers readers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, history, and traditions of this remote region.
The book is notable for its inclusion of approximately 40 black-and-white photographs taken by the author, which complement his narrative and provide visual context to the locales he explores. MacGregor's writing reflects a deep appreciation for the natural environment and a keen interest in the folklore and stories of the Highland communities. His observations serve not only as a travel account but also as a preservation of the cultural heritage of the area during the early 20th century.
About the Author
Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899–1970) was a Scottish writer, photographer, and folklorist known for his works on Scottish landscapes, history, and Gaelic culture. Born in Tain, Ross-shire, he had a deep love for the Highlands and Islands, which he captured in both words and photographs. His books, such as The Peat-Fire Flame and The Western Isles, focus on Scottish folklore, traditions, and remote communities. MacGregor was also a keen traveler, documenting Scotland’s rural life at a time of great change. His evocative style and passion for preserving Scotland’s heritage make him a significant figure in 20th-century Scottish literature.
Bibliography:
- Behold the Hebrides! (1925)
- Over the Sea to Skye: Or, Ramblings in an Elfin Isle (1926)
- Wild Drumalban or the Road to Meggernie and Glencoe (1927)
- Summer Days Among the Western Isles (1929)
- A Last Voyage to St. Kilda (1931)
- The Haunted Isles: Or, Life in the Hebrides (1933)
- Searching the Hebrides With a Camera (1933)
- Somewhere in Scotland - The Western Highlands in pen and picture (1935)
- The Peat-Fire Flame: Folk-Tales and Traditions of the Highlands & Islands (1937)
- The Goat Wife: Portrait of a Village (1939)
- Auld Reekie: Portrait of a Lowland Boyhood (1943)
- The Turbulent Years: A Portrait of Youth in Auld Reekie (1945)
- Vanished Waters: Portrait of a Highland Childhood (1946)
- The Western Isles (1949)
- The Buried Barony (1949)
- Skye and the Inner Hebrides (1953)
- The Ghost Book: Strange Hauntings in Britain (1955)
- Journeyman Taylor: The Education of a Scientist (1958)
- Phantom Footsteps: A Second Ghost Book (1959)
- Percyval Tudor-Hart: Portrait of an Artist (1961)
- The Golden Lamp: Portrait of a Landlady (1964)
- Land of the Mountain and the Flood (1965)
- The Enchanted Isles (1967)
- The Farthest Hebrides (1969)
- Islands by the Score (1971)
Condition Notes
This is an extremely well presented copy of this scarce 1st Edition.