With <em>Scottish Miscellany</em>, author Jonathan Green lets you revel in the fun andfascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore, giving you theanswers to questions you've always had—or never knew you had—and more ashe covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient historyof the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn whythe thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland, how Scotch whisky is made, whythe Scots celebrate Hogmanay, how to play the bagpipes, and much more. Thisdelightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with aninterest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood.