This unusual guide book is both a practical companion for visitors to Braemar, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, and a literary souvenir of the area's rich cultural heritage. The author, John Grant Michie, provides detailed information on local attractions and the surrounding landscape, while also exploring the lives and works of the many writers and artists who have been inspired by Braemar over the centuries. Illustrated with photographs and engravings, this book is an illuminating and entertaining read for anyone visiting Braemar or interested in the Scottish literary tradition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.