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Rough
Guide To Scotland
 The
Rough Guide to Scotland (Rough Guide... Despite the best
efforts of an unreliable climate, Scotland is, quite simply,
a wonderfully rewarding and diverse country to visit, encompassing
everything from the rolling countryside of the Borders to the
wild and weather-beaten islands that arc around its west and
north coasts. Many parts of the mainland are surprisingly accessible,
with remote lochs, glens and Highland mountains lying less than
two hours' travel from Edinburgh and Glasgow, two of Britain's
most complex and intriguing cities. Rough
Guide To Scotland.
 The
Rough Guide to Edinburgh (Miniguides... The Rough Guide
to Edinburgh is the definitive pocket handbook to Scotland's
absorbing capital, featuring: informed accounts of all the city's
historic buildings, galleries and attractions, from the ancient
Castle to the new National Museum of Scotland; insider's tips
on the best places to stay, drink and eat, for all budgets;
the pick of the day-trips, including Glasgow, Stirling and St.
Andrews, as well as Highland walks and sandy beaches; and full-colour
maps with grid references for every attraction. Rough
Guide To Scotland.
 The
Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands... And Islands. The Rough
Guide acknowledges the fact that visitors to Scotland will find
at least two different worlds, the Scottish Lowlands, extending
from the English border to the two major cities of Glasgow and
Edinburgh, and, to some extent, following the east coast round
through the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen. Much of the tourist
trade will be centred on this area, with many people heading
in to the two major cities. City guides are available, meeting
the specific needs of visitors to, say, the Edinburgh Festival
or exploring the many attractions of the capital or of Glasgow.
Travel within the Lowlands is fairly well catered for, but once
you leave the Lowlands and enter the Highlands, you are into
a very different world. The Highlands is characterised by its
mountains, with limited road access, and very limited rail access.
Roads often become single track, or even dirt track, weaving
their ways through the mountain valleys. The weather can be
variable, and any traveller has to view this region with respect.
The
Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands is a densely
packed little volume, crammed with maps, cultural and historical
insights, route planners, information about hotels and Bed and
Breakfasts, eating places, drinking places, local folk festivals
and games, etc., etc. This is truly a traveller's guide, it
is not a picture book, but an essential tool for anyone planning
a visit to the region, offering an encyclopaedic coverage of
the options available. Rough
Guide To Scotland.
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