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.
