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This is a book whose author obviously has a deep love for Scotland and equally obviously knows it intimately. ...the book is certainly comprehensive, but the overall physical size has been kept to a minimum, with added durability coming from the hard covers. As a result you have a comprehensive guide to the Highlands and islands which is almost pocket sized, and certainly rucksack pocket sized. In terms of contents, everything you might expect, want or need is here, from travel to food and drink, and from wild camping to Internet access. Most of the book is given over to sections about geographical regions, in which information is keyed into adequate maps of areas, islands and some towns, supplemented by a full colour mini atlas of the whole country. The approach adopted in the body of the book carries over from the introduction quoted above. Alan Murphy has a style that reads well, and while the fairly condensed conveyance of facts is inevitably a constraint, the author's approach adds much to the experience of finding out what you need to know: or browsing through the book while simply looking for ideas. --Undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
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When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on earth than Scotland's Highlands and Islands, Europe's last great wilderness. Hailed as the best guidebook to the region, Footprint's 'Scotland Highlands and Islands' gives you everything you need to get the most out of your trip; the loveliest glens and lochs, the spookiest places, the most evocative castles and most glorious beaches are all here along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey. You can get off the beaten track and discover the jaw-dropping scenery including national parks, mountains, castles, glens and lochs. There are accommodation listings aplenty, B&Bs, bothies and baronial castles. It includes fantastic mapping to help you navigate your way around the vibrant cities, stunning highlands and literally hundreds of islands this beautiful country has to offer.
About Footprint Handbooks: * Footprint Handbooks are written and designed for experienced independent travellers looking to get off the beaten track
* Written by a small team of experts with first-hand knowledge creating books rich in places and attractions simply not covered in other guidebooks
* Among the most comprehensive and detailed travel guides available, with more places to visit and things to do
* Unparalleled cultural and historial context encouraging travel that is sensitive toward local communities
* Light-weight and durable format make them ideal for long-haul breaks
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook (Footprint Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook)
I purchased this book for a May 2009 trip to the North and North West Highlands of Scotland (Loch Lomand and Loch Ness). This book is a definite must for any visitor, it is very readable, has great long and short visit itinerary recommendations, history and accommodation / restaurants for all budgets. I do recommend it and will be using it again to plan future trips to the Highlands.
I purchased this book for a May 2009 trip to the North and North West Highlands of Scotland (Loch Lomand and Loch Ness). This book is a definite must for any visitor, it is very readable, has great long and short visit itinerary recommendations, history and accommodation / restaurants for all budgets. I do recommend it and will be using it again to plan future trips to the Highlands.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you like guidebooks with lots of colour photos, this may not be the one for you. But if you like well-organised, accessible, easy to read, detailed commentary that is of direct practical use for your trip, then buy this. The descriptions are clear, succinct and to the point, with lots of useful additions covering related web-sites and all you would expect to find in relation to accommodation, eating, shopping, activities etc. etc. If you like lots of photos to get a feel of the place, you might want to supplement this with other books, but this is the one to take with you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A very well organized ad well written publication. I am going on a "grand tour" next year and have found loads of useful info from this book. A must for every traveller to Scotland. And very readable too
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Personality shines through
I bought this on the recommendation of a friend and have not regretted it. The author obviously knows his subject intimately and clearly loves his homeland. Read more
Published 11 months ago by pkerin
Scotland Highlands and Islands Footprint Guide - review
Just picked up a copy of the new edition of the Scotland Highlands and islands Footprint book. We are on a road trip around the outer hebrides and various other parts of northern... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2009 by Louise Wright
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