Scottish Islands Explorer vs Antonine Wall

This magazine is essential reading for anyone interested in the Scottish islands, a unique part of Britain. Its in-depth articles and focused items are a great preparation for going there or a fine way of experiencing these compelling places through the most modern media. You will receive a Free Special Issue to browse and to marvel at the ways in which these islands come alive despite being formed of the most ancient of rocks. They have always attracted people owing to their landscapes, seascapes, history, language, culture, wildlife and photogenic qualities. Remote places appeal and either lure visitors directly or arouse interest through words and images. This magazine has wide appeal with full-length articles, short pieces, personal insights, topical matters & events - all illustrated with acclaimed photographs - plus book reviews and a prize crossword. Whether you anticipate seeing or just want to read about the Northern and Western Isles, the islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae in the Clyde, and the intriguing ‘Outliers’ which include St Kilda and Rockall, this is the magazine for you. It’s a stimulating read from cover-to-cover, with stunning images that reflect a region renowned for discovery and exploration. ------------------ This is a free app download. Free app downloads do not include a free issue unless otherwise stated. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. Available subscriptions are: 2 months: UK £1.49 / US $1.99 (1 Issue) 12 months: UK £9.99 / US $13.99 (6 Issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please click the settings cog, then click Settings then Refresh app data. If this also fails to work please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

This application allows you to explore, and learn more about, the Antonine Wall, part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site. The Antonine Wall was a turf defence built by the Romans around 142 AD, across the central belt of Scotland. Today, there are a number of forts and fortlets, a bathhouse, and impressive remains of the ditches and banks within easy reach of towns and railway stations. Download the app and experience 360° virtual reconstructions, ‘handle’ 3D models of artefacts, and explore the sites along the Wall - even from your armchair! Features: * Explore the Antonine Wall in the landscape * GPS navigation with alert for nearby points of interest * Augmented Reality: view of POIs in the landscape through the camera module, alternative navigation, 2D image recognition for certain POIs * Discover and ‘handle’ 3D objects and models * View 360° virtual reconstructions * Download maps and contents to your phone for easy offline usage * Automatic updates as new sites and content are added The zoomable OSM map data provides easy access to the content. Both maps and content are available offline (internet connection is not mandatory). Clickable Points Of Interest on the maps start the content on request. 3D models, 360 views, video and audio sequences as well as text-/picture information are provided. An integrated GPS navigation with an alert guides you to the sites. An alternative list view shows you the available content. Currently content is available for the Roman fort at Bar Hill. Subsequently more sites along the line of the Antonine Wall will be added. The project is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme. Project partners are: * Historic Environment Scotland (Scotland) * Landesstelle für nichtstaatliche Museen in Bavaria (Bavaria) * CDDV – Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation (Scotland) * edufilm und medien GmbH (Austria) Thanks go to: *Bayerische Sparkassenstiftung (the Bavarian Savings Bank Foundation) for funding the original app platform. *The Hunterian Museum, Glasgow for providing access to the artefacts from the Antonine Wall in their collections. *Local authority Partners and funders: West Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow City Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, North Lanarkshire Council, and Falkirk Council. The application is available for free.