The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands (Travel Guide)

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Discover the Scottish Highlands and Islands with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts’ honest and independent recommendations.

Whether you plan to eat divine seafood offerings at Loch Fyne, explore the whisky distilleries on Islay, or hop onto a mountain bike or stroll along deserted (if blustery) golden beaches, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Features of The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands:
? - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Argyll, the Central Highlands, the Great Glen, the north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
- Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
- Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Orkney, Argylland many more locations without needing to get online.
- Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the stunning sand and crystal-clear water of Kiloran Bay and the captivating slopes of the sprawling Rannoch Moor
- Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Glen Coe, Eigg, and Arran’s best sights and top experiences.
- Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences.?
- Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.?
- Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Scottish Highlands and Islands with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
- Innovative and unique extras: a free eBook

About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy ‘tell it like it is’ ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.