The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands

The Rough Guide - Scottish Highlands and Islands

by Rough Guides, Donald Reid, Darren (Norm) Longley

This fully updated The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands is the ultimate guidebook to the captivating remote reaches of Scotland. From the divine seafood offerings at Loch Fyne to the whisky distilleries on Islay, this is a place for indulging. It's also a hotspot for outdoor activities, whether you decide to bag a Munro or two, hop onto a mountain bike or stroll along deserted (if blustery) golden beaches. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands contains more information than ever on where to go and what to see in this part of Scotland, with practical information on everything from events listings to transport logistics. There's also coverage of the brand new North Coast 500 route, which loops around the northernmost reaches of the country. From Skye's breathtaking Cuillin ridge to abandoned castles, via riproaring unplanned ceilidhs, this stark and weather beaten part of the planet will not disappoint. Make the most of your trip to the Highlands and Islands with Rough Guides.

Genres: Travel, Scotland, Reference, Nonfiction

901 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2000

About the author

Founded in 1982, Rough Guides Ltd is a British publisher of print and digital guide book, phrasebooks and inspirational travel reference books, and a provider of personalised trips. Since November 2017, Rough Guides has been owned by APA Publications UK Ltd, the parent company of Insight Guides.
With the company's personalised trip service encompassing over eighty destinations, and 200 guidebooks covering 180 destinations, Rough Guides is a multi-faceted travel platform, with global sales of 100 million guidebooks since their inception.

Reviews

[Julian Worker · Rating 5 out of 5]

For me, the Rough Guides are the best travel guides to use when moving around the planet.

[Jordan B · Rating 4 out of 5]

It wasn't as thorough as I needed for certain regions, but still very informative and interesting. I can't wait to go!

[Sláinte Wanderlust · Rating 4 out of 5]

I live in Scotland but i wanted more information on some of the places up north & i have always been interested in visiting the islands. I picked this up a couple of years ago and use it everytime i travel within the area the book covers. I hope throughout the course of my life that i will managed to visit all the islands Scotland has to offer.
I have found the book very useful & i would recommend it to anyone planing on traveling the Scottish highlands.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this mainly to see where my ancestors (Eastern side of Loch Lomond (Dryden) area) came from, in case I ever want to do a trip. There is a lot to see and do in Scotland, and this is definitely on my Bucket List!

[Richard Thomas · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's disappointing. I bought this as a companion to the overall guide to Scotland. Although it is very glossy, with lots of colour pictures, from what I recall of an earlier edition, the content has been seriously reduced, the places to stay, eat and drink have been cut back and much of the background material is gone. If you have a decent older version keep it and don't bother with this one

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sections on history of various regions are definitely a 4.5 star. The sections on finding accommodations didn't help me much (I'd put them at maybe a 3 star). I ended up going through Trip Advisor to find places to stay.

The back history section is also great. Taking this one with me on my trip to the Orkneys and Scottish Highlands in May.

[Dionne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to go. Just over 4 weeks

[Jane Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Guide. Love the way it is broken up. Gives places to visit and what seems like good advice. Given me plenty of holiday destinations even though I have been going toScotland for years.

[Sh]

Useful in planning my trip to Scotland.