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. This guide book has been fully updated
post-COVID-19.
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 selected 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 the 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.
