The Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands & Islands

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

It covers Argyll, the central Highlands, the Great Glen, the north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland.

Inside you'll find:

- A wide range of sights - hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

- Practical information - how to get to Scottish Highlands & Islands, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

- Things not to miss in Scottish Highlands & Islands - Glen Coe, Tobermory, Eigg, Assynt, West Highland Railway, Callanish (Lewis), the Cairngorm Mountains, Caledonian Forest, Foula, St Kilda, Beaver Trail (Knapdale), Kinloch Castle
 

- When to go to Scottish Highlands & Islands - high season, low season, climate information and festivals

- Where to go - a clear introduction to Scottish Highlands & Islands 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
 
- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

- Background information on history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
  
 Paperback

424 pages

198mm x 128mm x 20mm