Looking for something to challenge yourself? These puzzles, taken from the two OS Puzzle books, will test your map reading skills!
If you have ever wondered how many of the places in Scotland got their names, this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation, is here to help.
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scandinavian source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scots source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Welsh source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
Long gone are the days when we plan our car and motorcycle journeys using large format map books. So, what’s the best modern-day option to plan that perfect road trip? We explore the best options.
When you first start to map read or work with a compass, the one element that always causes most confusion is that of North! We should all know that the top of the map is North – but which one?
Britain has a varied and colourful history, with lots of different influences over the years. Discover why some of the cheekiest place names exist with the experts from ST&G Marvellous Maps.
History-lover and GetOutside Champion Mary-Ann Ochota explores some of the history behind Britain’s much loved pub names – and ways that you can tell what’s occurred in the years before.
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