Country Series: Romantic Scotland

Two hundred and fifty years ago, Scotland meant only the Lowlands; the mountains of the north were regarded as a separate country, where any traveller was well advised to make a will before venturing. It was Sir Walter Scott's genial achievement to promote a unified Scotland in unfading images of heroism and romance, rewriting her history not as the grim blood-stained business it was but as a colourful dramatic pageant.

This romantic view was taken to its limits by Victoria and Albert, whose passion for the Highlands endorsed the nineteenth-century vogue for all things Scottish - a fashion that continues to lure millions every year in search of enchantment north of the border.

With lavishly scenic photographs and lively commentary, 'Romantic Scotland' captures Scotland's universal appeal, amply demonstrating why this small country has earned a special place in the affections of millions worldwide.