The concept of island hopping conjures up visions of freedom and adventure, whether it is on the sunny Greek Isles or in the lush surrounds of the Caribbean. The Western Isles offer Scotland's unique take - large skies, crashing seas, beautiful beaches and a diverse landscape. Each island has a unique and individual character, landscape and history which have attracted and intrigued travellers and visitors for hundreds of years. "Hebridean Island Hopping" covers everything needed to get the most from a visit to any of the Western Isles, all packed into one handy volume. Illustrated throughout with photographs, maps, and ferry points with a comprehensive index, this is an eminently practical, portable and essential guide for the independent traveller. Previously published by Polygon, this is a completely rewritten and updated version of a bestselling book. The islands covered include: Outer Hebrides - Lewis; Great; Bernera; Shiant isles; Harris; Scalpay; Taransay; St Kilda; North Uist; Berneray; Baleshare; Benbecula; Grimsay; South Uist; Eriskay; Barra; Vatersay; and Mingulay/Berneray. Inner Hebrides include: Skye; Raasay; Rona; Summer Isles; Isle Martin; Rum; Eigg; Canna; Muck; Coll; Tiree; Mull; Iona; Ulva; Staffa; Treshnish; Earraid; Lismore; Kerrera; Seil; Easdale; Luing; Shuna; Colonsay/Oronsay; Jura; Islay; Sanda; Gigha; Bute; Cumbrae; Arran; Holy Island; and Ailsa Craig.
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Martin Coventry lives in Edinburgh, where he manages his own publishing company. He is the author of a number of books, including Castles of Scotland (the fourth edition of which will be published by Birlinn in November 2005) and The Hebrides.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This book will not win awards for presentation (though it is not bad) but it is great for planning a trip to any Hebridean Island. It covers everything you need, especially the getting there which can be an issue for island hopping. Whist not cover to cover bedtime reading, it does encourage the reader to get out and go and have a fair expectation of what they will find.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Sundog
Format:Paperback
Not exactly compulsive reading and a bit soulless, but lots of useful information for those planning a visit
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By jenfa
Format:Paperback
Information ok but all photographs are so dark that they are impossible to make out .The Publishers are aware there is a problem after numerous customer complaints but cannot replace as book is not being reprinted at the moment! If you are buying this book for the illustrations dont waste your money as every other page is interspersed by black squares .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
A bit basic
Rather disappointing. Illustrations, maps and photographs fall well below modern day expectations for accuracy and colour. Poor black and white leaves me cold.
Published 3 months ago by A Doonhamer
5.0 out of 5 stars
hebrides
This excellent guide is all you will ever need for a visit to the Hebrides.
Covering 50 islands or island groups in detail plus another 20 in lesser detail the book gives a... Read more
Covering 50 islands or island groups in detail plus another 20 in lesser detail the book gives a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by G. I. Forbes
3.0 out of 5 stars
A holiday experience
A very informative book. Unfortunately the pictures were very dark and therefore it spoilt the presentation. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. J. B. Bell
1.0 out of 5 stars
pictures unexisting
This book is well written and present some useful informations for the traveller. Unfortunately the pictures in this edition are awful. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2011 by Didier
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great for planning the trip
I bought this and another guide book to plan a cycling trip through the Outer Hebrides. I haven't made the trip yet and so can't comment on the accuracy but I've found it useful... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2011 by Brian J
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