From the nightlife of Glasgow to the peaceful calm of the Western Isles, this travel guide to Scotland provides the reader with up-to-date commentary, advice and reviews. There is reliable information on public transport and pub opening times together with the best places to eat and sleep.
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In the last few years Scotland has undergone a political and cultural renaissance--with its new Scottish parliament, Glasgow's urban renovation and café culture, Edinburgh's impressive National Museum of Scotland (opened in 1998) and a heightened "sense of identity and importance" it's certainly hip to be Scots. This fourth edition of The Rough Guide to Scotland reflects this optimism, with up-to-date information on what to see, where to go and the festivals and events (Edinburgh Festival or Highland Games anyone?) to visit.
Coverage of the country's two major cities is lengthy, although visitors to Edinburgh may prefer to take Edinburgh: The Mini Rough Guide with them for a more pocket-sized read. Where the Scotland guide is especially useful is in its travel and accommodation listings for the highlands and islands--areas geographically not far from Glasgow and Edinburgh yet in holiday terms a world apart. From the lochs to the glens, and from the Isle of Iona to the Shetland Isles, the authors suggest places to stay off the beaten tourist track.
What the guide lacks in photographs it makes up for with its quirky contexts section containing fascinating information on Scotland's history, architecture, music and literature. The book has plenty to keep you amused during the north of the country's seemingly endless nights. Plus if you've ever wanted to know how to order a beer in Gaelic, here's your chance to learn. Mine's a leann if anyone's buying. --Anna Hornsey --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Outstanding. This was my fourth Rough Guide, and perhaps the best of them all. It contains an incredible amount of detail. . . Highly recommended."
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By wilees
Format:Paperback
I had this book and a Lonely Planet for a week long trip around Scotland. I mostly booked accommodation from this book and it was all great. I found the Lonely planet to have many inaccuracies whereas the Rough Guide was more comprehensive with more description, opinions and history. By the end of the week this was the only book we had in the car with us.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I would thoroughly recommend this book for anyone travelling to Scotland. It covers all major cities and has a real understanding of off the beaten track places, that are so often missed by the major guides. From Loch Tummel in the Highlands to the Barralands in Glasgow, the Guide has it all.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly recommended reference; proved very useful to me in recent trips to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Since returning I have taken the time to read the other chapters, such is the quality of writing on each region of the country. Section on Edinburgh is particularly good for choosing what to see and what not to when staying for only a short time. As with all Rough Guides, the social, cultural and historical background is excellent, although the book's near obsession with awful commercial Gaelic rock group Runrig proves a little tiresome! This a tiny niggle to what was the only book I needed on holiday this summer.
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Great guide
Bought it for my granny for her trip over to bonny scotland, it had a great amount of detail on most cities, although it was fairly negative about some of them, Dundee in... Read more
Published 25 days ago by lauren t
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essential reading
borrowed an old version last year and found it invaluable.This edition isa just as good. Can't wait to try it out!
Published 1 month ago by jean downton
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Excellent handbook
Very useful guide. Bought when accompanying (by car) my son on sponsored bike ride from Land's End to John o'Groats via mainland compass points - Lizard, Lowestoft, Adnamurchan... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andrew D Starkie
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Scotland Rough Guide
Best guide as usual. I would always go for these as opposed to LP other guides what more can I say.
Published 2 months ago by Kleth
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Rough Guide to Scotland
Very informative book with lots of details and maps. Has already been useful and not taken our holiday yet. Will update once have taken holiday
Published 2 months ago by frogger
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Scotland Guide Book
After buying the Rough Guide to Scotland I used it to plan a two week holiday to Glasgow, Lanark, Stirling, Perth and the Pitlochry area. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
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excellent guide book
I found this book to be very comprehensive, as there were very few places that were omitted. Certainly a must for any traveller in Scotland.
Published 7 months ago by William Phelps
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Give the author some Prozac
People tend to be Rough Guide or Lonely Planet buyers. I am a RG buyer and am normally very happy. However I bought this plus the Highlands and Islands version which, are exactly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Claudia Moir
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All you need to know about Scotland
My family live in Scotland I am therefore a frequent visitor. I have used the Rough Guide in many countries and have come to trust and depend on the invaluable information it... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Music Lover
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Excellent buy. Have visited Scotland many times but first time buying the Rough Guide to Scotland. It was very easy reading with helpful reviews of places, restaurants,... Read more
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