I somberly reflected that the history of the Highlands is five hundred years of cruelty and bloodshed followed by two hundred years of way too much bagpipe music.
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In his book "The Road to Little Dribbling," Bill Bryson reflects on the tumultuous history of the Scottish Highlands, characterizing it as a prolonged period marked by violence and suffering. He poignantly notes that for five centuries, the region has witnessed significant bloodshed, suggesting a tumultuous and tragic past that shaped the culture and identity of its people.
Bryson adds a humorous touch to his reflection by lamenting the subsequent two...
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