The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with Free eBook

by Rough Guides

Overview

The Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Scottish Highlands and Islands travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

This Scottish Highlands and Islands guidebook covers: Argyll, the central Highlands, the Great Glen, the north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland.

Inside this Scottish Highlands and Islands travel book, you'll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical information – how to get to Scottish Highlands and Islands, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
• Author picks and things not to miss in Scottish Highlands and Islands - Glen Coe, Tobermory, Eigg, Assynt, West Highland Railway, Callanish (Lewis), the Cairngorm Mountains, Caledonian Forest
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go to Scottish Highlands and Islands – high season, low season, climate information and festivals
• Where to go – a clear introduction to with key places and a handy overview
• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Scottish Highlands and Islands

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Scottish Highlands and Islands , as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839058639
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Series:	Rough Guides Main Series
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 5.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction To 4

Where to go 8

When to go 11

Author picks 13

Things not to miss 14

Itineraries 24

Basics 26

Getting there 27

Getting around 28

Accommodation 31

Food and drink 33

The media 35

Events and spectator sports 37

Outdoor activities 38

Travel essentials 43

The Guide 48

1 Argyll 49

2 The Central Highlands 123

3 The Great Glen and River Spey 179

4 The north and northwest Highlands 211

5 Skye and the Small Isles 267

6 The Western Isles 291

7 Orkney 327

8 Shetland 367

Contexts 402

History 403

Books 418

Language 421

Glossary 426

Small Print and Index 427

Editorial Reviews

10/11/2024

Thorough and thoughtful, this series showcases the particular regions of a country. It informs readers about what they'll see, when to go, key attractions, and more. Travelers will especially appreciate the series' "15 Things Not To Miss" sections. The books also include full-page, full-color photographs, maps, itineraries for a weekend or several days, tips for sustainable travel and minimizing one's footprint, details about lesser-known spots to visit, information about annual festivals, and historical and cultural aspects. One surprising section has information about what the typical media coverage entails. Another great series feature is the attention to top picks for things to do and see and places to stay and eat. There are also basic tips, such as entry requirements for each country and essential language phrases. The series presents advice for solo travelers, people with disabilities, those with children, and more. VERDICT A comprehensive series with plenty of insider recommendations about cities and extended regions. Travelers will benefit from making these key reads.

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