The Rough Guide to Scotland 8

by Humphreys, Rob; Reid, Donald

• ISBN13: 9781858280707
• ISBN10: 1858280702
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-02
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scotland, your ultimate companion to this stunning country. The full-colour section introduces Scotland's highlights, from the spectacular wildlife of the Hebrides to the deserted golden beaches in South Harris. Explore the cultural quarters of Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as the open spaces of remote glens, windswept Hebridean beaches and architectural masterpieces. The guide takes a detailed look at Scotland's history, literature, politics and cultural life with expert background on everything from Mackintosh masterpieces in Glasgow to Munro-bagging in the Glan Shiel Mountains. There''s plenty of practical advice for experiencing the great Scottish outdoors, from whale-watching to mountain biking, sea kayaking, hill-walking and surfing; information on all the best accommodation, transportation and restaurants plus lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Explore every corner of Scotland with the clearest maps of any guide.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Where to go	p. 8
When to go	p. 12
Things not to miss	p. 15
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Getting around	p. 30
Accommodation	p. 33
Food and drink	p. 36
The media	p. 41
Events and spectator sports	p. 43
Outdoor pursuits	p. 47
Travel essentials	p. 54
Guide	p. 61
Edinburgh and the Lothians	p. 63
The Borders	p. 151
Dumfries and Galloway	p. 181
Ayrshire and Arran	p. 211
Glasgow and the Clyde	p. 235
Argyll and Bute	p. 293
Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs	p. 349
Fife	p. 379
Perthshire	p. 403
Northeast Scotland	p. 425
The Cairngorms and Speyside	p. 487
The Great Glen	p. 507
The north and northwest Highlands	p. 541
Skye and the Small Isles	p. 599
The Western Isles	p. 619
Orkney	p. 647
Shetland	p. 679
Contexts	p. 707
History	p. 709
Music	p. 725
Books	p. 733
Language	p. 743
Language	p. 745
Glossary	p. 750
Travel store	p. 753
Small print & Index	p. 755
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