Geoff Holder Livres

This is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious about the island of Iona and the nearby island of Staffa. Containing fairies and martyrs, Celtic gods, telepathy, exorcism and magic, druids, witches, mermaids, demons and saints (and based on the texts both ancient and modern), it is a fascinating introduction to the islands heritage. This is a guide that the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor can revel in. Comprehensive entries covering Iona's tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles, ruins, churches and archaeological curiosities are complemented by more than sixty photographs taken by the author and his wife. The book also includes notes and cross-references to enable the reader to follow up the sources.

Exploring the strange and uncanny, this fully illustrated guide delves into Aberdeenshire's paranormal and peculiar aspects, set against its scenic backdrop, including part of the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights historic sites, ancient monuments, and supernatural stories, featuring witchcraft locations, eerie sculptures, and abandoned graveyards. Readers will discover captivating tales of big cats, ape-men, and local traditions like fire festivals, making it an essential companion for those intrigued by the region's mysteries.

With the country's oldest university and the ruins of both a magnificent castle and one of the grandest cathedrals of medieval Europe, St Andrews is one of the most beautiful and historic places in Scotland.

Locals, armchair adventurers and visitors alike will be intrigued by this guide to all things supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that have occurred on the small, windswept isle of Arran.

From reports of haunted castles, hotels, public houses, chapels and churchyards, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, this collection of stories contains both well- known and hitherto unpublished tales from around the city of Aberdeen.

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world - with one of the darkest histories on record. Sweeping through the centuries in a blood-soaked catalogue of assaults, assassinations and all-out attempts at annihilation, this volume reveals the hideous tapestry of death, disease and disaster that lies beneath Edinburgh's stunning facade.

The Little Book of Edinburgh is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder's new book contains historic and contemporary trivia on Edinburgh. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. Discover the real story of Greyfriars Bobby (he was a publicity stunt), meet the nineteenth-century counterparts of our favourite modern detectives, from Jackson Brodie to John Rebus, seek out historical sites from the distant past to the Second World War, and tangle with the Tattoo and freak out with the Festival. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Full details of where to find, and how to kill, all of Britain's most historic zombies--a guide for history lovers to get the most out of the zombie apocalypse Are you worried about the zombie apocalypse? Clasp a copy of this book and make sure to secure yourself a better class of horrible death from one of Britain's best-loved historical legends. Sixty fact files offer full zombie-hunting details, including the locations of tombs, any wounds or weaknesses, and a carefully calculated difficulty rating. High profile targets include Jane Austen, Henry VIII, Richard III, and William Shakespeare. Other exciting targets include those with flesh-eating diseases, people who were buried alive, and some resurrected royal corpses. No apocalyptic history lover should leave home without this guide.

This is not a book about the prehistoric peoples who built the stone circles. Rather it is light-hearted look at the weird and wonderful uses that these circles have been put to through the ages. This strange and fascinating list of uses ranges from murder to the site of a rock concert . Discover how some circles were used for sex and promoting fertility, another for preventing pregnancy, and how these sites have been associated with fairies, witches, the Devil, UFOs, space aliens and visionary experiences amongst other things. In this unique guide by Geoff Holder, major sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury rub shoulders with comparatively little-known circles. As well as stone circles the book includes single standing stones, burial cairns, prehistoric rock art, and carved Pictish stones.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Perthshire, this gripping tale delves into the dark underbelly of crime during the era. It explores the lives of characters entangled in a web of deceit, mystery, and moral dilemmas, showcasing the tension between societal norms and individual desires. The narrative captures the essence of the time, revealing the complexities of justice and the human condition amidst a changing landscape.