The Lagan may be a small river compared with the great European rivers such as the Rhine or the Danube yet this grey-brown river which sluices through Belfast once created the power to run the mills and foundries, not just of the cities of Belfast and Lisburn, but of every town and village from the mountains to the sea, thus establishing much of the wealth of Ulster. Treat yourself to an unrivalled trip to explore the river and surrounding area in the company of leading travel writer Ian Hill and respected watercolourist Gillian Lutton. Stop along the way as Ian shares with you his unique insights on the ecology, geography and history of the Lagan, its famous and sometimes scandalous people, whilst Gillian Lutton’s stunning watercolours reveal to you the hidden treasures to be found around this marvellous stretch of river. Combined, their work provides portraits of the Lagan with its surrounding countryside, villages, towns and cities which make this delightful book a most elegant gift or keepsake which will always be treasured and admired.