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[Woodsheal]

and in my humble opinion I'd try to avoid any books by Stuart Reid...the man is a racist and a bigot.

I don't know if I'd go that far, though I too have problems with Mr Reid. He's a tireless researcher, but many of his conclusions are dubious... or downright farfetched! (And as much as he has an interest in the topic, he betrays a certain contempt for highlanders at times.)

His above-mentioned books do have value, though, for the raw information included and great illustrations. Just take some of his conclusions and sweeping statements with a healthy dose of salt...!