01.12.07 The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the Inverness Area is published by Tempus on 3 rd December 2007.

This is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious, that has occurred by the dark waters of Loch Ness and in the area surrounding Inverness.

Covering Aleister Crowley, big cats, second sight, the exorcism of the Loch, folk magic, fairies, UFOs, Celtic saints, witches and ghosts – and, of course, the strange history of the Loch’s most famous resident – this is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of this spectacular part of Scotland.

Ideal for both the armchair adventurer and the on-location visitor, the guide includes the famous tourist attractions of Urquhart Castle, Clava Cairns and Fort George, along with the folklore of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites, and supernatural stories associated with the Battle of Culloden.

Comprehensive entries covering the area’s tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles, Green Men, ruins, ancient churches and archaeological curiosities are complemented by more than 100 of the author’s own photographs. Thoroughly researched, this edition also includes notes and cross-references to enable the reader to follow up the sources.

A guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric and, above all, mysterious about the Isle of Iona and the nearby island of Staffa.

This third book in what they’re all calling “The Guide to Mysterious....” series is a comprehensive guide to everything strange, curious, supernatural, folkloric and weird in the Inverness and Loch Ness area,