Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with Free eBook 10th Revised edition

This practical travel guide to the Scottish Highlands & Islands features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Scottish Highlands & Islands guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Scottish Highlands & Islands easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to the Scottish Highlands & Islands has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.The Rough Guide to the 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 Scottish Highlands & Islands travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to the 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 TIPSEssential 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 ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of the Scottish Highlands & Islands, which 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 COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Scottish Highlands & Islands travel guide 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 LOCALTips 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 MISSRough Guides' rundown of the 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 REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Scottish Highlands & Islands guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands 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 PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct and the spectacular St Magnus Cathedral.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Northwest Highlands, the Western Isles, and many more locations in Scottish Highlands & Islands, reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUTWith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to the Scottish Highlands & Islands allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration
This Scottish Highlands & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 breaksItinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of tripPractical 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 moreAuthor picks and 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 CastleInsider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen 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 needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-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, diversityFree download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Scottish Highlands & Islands Fully updated post-COVID-19The 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.