The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with eBook

This Scottish Highlands & Islands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. Featuring all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places, it provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. The guide 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 you'll find hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to family activities and chilled-out breaks. Highlights include Glen Coe, Tobermory, Eigg, Assynt, the West Highland Railway, Callanish, the Cairngorm Mountains, the Caledonian Forest, Foula, St Kilda, the Beaver Trail at Knapdale, and Kinloch Castle. The guide features itinerary examples for different time frames, insider recommendations on how to beat the crowds and save money, and extensive coverage of regional highlights and experiences matching different types of travellers.

Packed with practical information including transport details, hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels, colour-coded mapping, and background on history, culture and architecture, this fully updated post-COVID-19 guide is the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. The printed guidebook is produced on FSC-certified paper from responsible sources and includes a free eBook download available after purchase.