Insight Guide Scotland

by Insight Guides

• ISBN13: 9789812349507
• ISBN10: 9812349502
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline.Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Scottish Character	15	(5)
History
Decisive Dates	20	(3)
Beginnings	23	(6)
Battle for the Throne	29	(8)
The Age of Rebellion	37	(10)
The Making of Modern Scotland	47	(14)
Features
Highlanders and Lowlanders	61	(8)
How the Kirk Mould Minds	69	(4)
Scots Geniuses	73	(4)
The Great Tartan Monster	77	(8)
Scotland's Painters	85	(8)
Song and Dance	93	(4)
Games Highlanders Play	97	(4)
A Fondness for Festivals	101	(4)
The Lure of the Green Turf	105	(6)
Hunting, Shooting & Fishing	111	(6)
A Wee Dram	117	(4)
Porridge, Haggis and Cock-a-Leekie	121	(10)
Places
Introduction	131	(2)
Edinburgh	133	(30)
Glasgow	163	(22)
The Borders	185	(14)
The Southwest	199	(14)
Forth and Clyde	213	(6)
The West Coast	219	(12)
Skye	231	(10)
The Inner Hebrides	241	(10)
The Outer Hebrides	251	(8)
Central Scotland	259	(10)
The East Coast	269	(18)
The Northern Highlands	287	(12)
Orkney	299	(8)
Shetland	307
Insight on
Old and New Town Architecture	158	(36)
Historic Castles and Abbeys	194	(42)
A Crofter's Rugged Life	236	(60)
Highland Flora and Fauna	296
Information panels
Laying Down the Law	50	(15)
Scots Idioms	65	(83)
Money Men of Charlotte Square	148	(9)
World's Biggest Arts Festival	157	(13)
Culture Comes in from the Cold	170	(34)
The Ploughman Poet	204	(76)
The Impact of Big Oil	280	(15)
Peatland Versus Profit	295	(17)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	312	(1)
Planning the Trip	313	(2)
Practical Tips	315	(2)
Getting Around	317	(5)
Where to Stay	322	(16)
Where to Eat	338	(7)
Culture & Nightlife	345	(2)
Shopping	347	(1)
Sports	348	(2)
Further Reading	350