This is a essentially an updated retitled second edition of GORDON An Illustrated Architectural Guide first published in 1994 by the Rutland Press. Its author remains Ian Shepherd as before. The previous edition was out of print so this new version is a welcome addition to the Guides published by the RIAS. The area covered is explained by the title with the architecture of the North East towns of Huntly, Alford, Ellon, Kintore, and Oldmeldrum covered among others. These GUIDES are little gems of knowledge of the areas they cover and this one is no exception. The only criticism is the size of the high quality illustrations which are too small for people with poor eyesight. It does however make the book eminently portable to take on any sightseeing expedit