Author : Christopher J Uncles
ISBN : 9781840332988
Cover : paperback
Price : £12.95

In his latest regional photographic history, Chris Uncles explores Caithness, the most north-easterly part of mainland Britain, illustrating his journey with images dating from the 1860s to the middle of the twentieth century. Many of those shown were taken by indigenous photographers for whom brief biographical details are also provided. >From the Ord of Caithness to Drumholliston Moor and into the Flow Country (a unique, almost secret, wetland environment) the author has sought to embellish the 190 photographs by accompanying each with a carefully researched text. The Caithness herring fishing and flagstone industries form major themes, and photographs of frenetic activity especially at Wick (at one time the largest herring port in the world) are regarded as among the masterpieces of the Scottish fishing industry. Also featured are the development and growth of Thurso and Wick, together with mention of some of the early 'improvers' who made a tangible difference to the lives of many. Among other highlights are brief portraits of castles, 'big houses', notable personalities, the Wick parades (including the Herring Queen procession), the late Queen Mother's Castle of Mey and the internationally famous location of John O' Groats.