The Rough Guide to The Scottish Highlands & Islands
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Description
Practical travel guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Scottish Highlands & Islands. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Scottish Highlands & Islands, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands covers: Argyll, the Central Highlands, the Great Glen, the North and Northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Scottish Highlands & Islands, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Glen Coe to family activities in child-friendly places, like Assynt or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Tobermory.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Scottish Highlands & Islands entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Scottish Highlands & Islands give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for taking a boat out on a remote loch or cheer on some Highland games.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Highlands, Great Glen, Orkney and Skye's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Scottish Highlands & Islands, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Scottish Highlands & Islands, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Scottish Highlands & Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct and the spectacular St Magnus Cathedral.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Western Isles, Argyll and many more locations in Scottish Highlands & Islands, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
Book Details
ISBN: 9781789195545
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 6/30/2021

Cost calculated at checkout
Description
Practical travel guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Scottish Highlands & Islands. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Scottish Highlands & Islands, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands covers: Argyll, the Central Highlands, the Great Glen, the North and Northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Scottish Highlands & Islands, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Glen Coe to family activities in child-friendly places, like Assynt or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Tobermory.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Scottish Highlands & Islands entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Scottish Highlands & Islands give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for taking a boat out on a remote loch or cheer on some Highland games.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Highlands, Great Glen, Orkney and Skye's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Scottish Highlands & Islands, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Scottish Highlands & Islands, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Scottish Highlands & Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct and the spectacular St Magnus Cathedral.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Western Isles, Argyll and many more locations in Scottish Highlands & Islands, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
BOOK DETAILS
ISBN: 9781789195545
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 6/30/2021