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Taking the Gate: A Journey Through Scotland

Stephen Scobie

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Year 2002 Edition year

Pages 240 Mid-length read

Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Taking the Gate: A Journey Through Scotland by Stephen Scobie is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2002 • Red Deer Pr • 240 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2002 • Red Deer Pr • 240 pages • ISBN 9780889951556.

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Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.

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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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Taking the Gate: A Journey Through Scotland by Stephen Scobie comes across as a steady focused reader pick that looks easy to sample and quick to understand.