Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles

Packed with archaeological sites, dotted with rare wildflowers and thronged with seabirds, the Northern Isles are a world away from the rest of Scotland. They sit at the turning point of the North Sea and the North Atlantic – Orkney nearest to mainland Scotland and Shetland further out – with the tiny dot of Fair Isle midway between the two. This book is a must for anyone wanting to explore this diverse landscape on foot. Two sections – one for each Isle – describe over 80 walks, ranging from short strolls to ancient monuments to more challenging long coastal routes and moorland traverses.