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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Scotland.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from embarking on a distillery-hopping tour around the isle of Islay to scouting local street art in Glasgow, and exploring prehistoric attractions in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Scotland Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Scotland and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Stirling Castle; climb Arthur's Seat; and visit Dun Carloway Iron Age broch and Callanish Standing Stones Special features on the Scottish food and drink scene, and outdoor adventure activities Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Scottish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Scotland Covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands & Islands, Orkney & Shetland Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Scotland. Co-ordinating Author: Kay GillespieTop Authors: Kay Gillespie, Laurie Goodlad, Mike MacEacheran, Joseph Reaney, Neil WilsonISBN: 9781838693572

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Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip whisky, walk the West Highland Way, and climb Ben Nevis; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Highlands & Islands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020&rsquo;s COVID-19 outbreak Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 50 maps Covers West Highland Way, Central Highlands, The Great Glen & Lochaber, Skye & The Western Isles, Northwest Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands The Perfect Choice: Our most comprehensive guide to Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Co-ordinating Author: Neil WilsonTop Authors: Andy SymingtonISBN: 9781787016439 Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip whisky, walk the West Highland Way, and climb Ben Nevis; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Highlands & Islands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020&rsquo;s COVID-19 outbreak Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 50 maps Covers West Highland Way, Central Highlands, The Great Glen & Lochaber, Skye & The Western Isles, Northwest Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands, our most comprehensive guide to Scotland&rsquo;s Highlands & Islands, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Co-ordinating Author: Neil WilsonTop Authors: Andy SymingtonISBN: 9781787016439

Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Book

Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Edinburgh is your guide to the city&rsquo;s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Soak up history at Edinburgh Castle, explore meandering laneways and relax in the lush Royal Botanic Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Edinburgh and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Edinburgh: Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Edinburgh map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Old Town, Holyrood & Arthur's Seat, New Town, West End & Dean Village, Stockbridge, Leith, South Edinburgh and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Edinburgh, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Edinburgh with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Scotland guide or the Experience Scotland guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' &ndash; New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' &ndash; Fairfax Media (Australia)Co-ordinating Author: Neil WilsonISBN: 9781838693565

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&ldquo;the perfect book to have on hand when you're wondering where to go next&rdquo; - The Independent&ldquo;indispensable&rdquo; - The Design Files&ldquo;the sky___er, the planet's the limit&rdquo; - Editor's Choice, Best Products&ldquo;these are the shining stars&rdquo; - Who Weekly&ldquo;the essential gift for the traveller in your life&rdquo; - Woman's DayDiscover the greatest places to experience right now in our epic annual bestselling guide that ranks the world's hottest countries, regions, and cities. Featuring our traditional top 10 lists plus NEW top 10 categories, amazing photography and insider tips, you'll find mountains of inspiration to take you from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Want to know more about the emerging travel hotspots and best value destinations for 2025? You've come to the right place. Our expert panel of self-confessed travel geeks have joined forces once again to present a year's worth of exciting must-visit places and out-of-this-world experiences. Let's go! Inside Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025: Top 10 countries, top 10 cities, and top 10 regions ranked by our expert panel of judges Includes top 5 lists for specific destinations, which position attractions and activities within the area Brand new top 10 categories add a fresh and energetic approach to trip planning by covering trending and up-and-coming travel themes Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Voted on by Lonely Planet's writers, staff and community Presented with a vibrant cover with new internal layouts that include a refreshed map design and photography Never has there been a more hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet than the best places to visit. This book is our answer. It is the perfect gift for globetrotters in search of new adventures, and the ultimate self-purchase for anyone thinking of planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year to come.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).Co-ordinating Author: Lonely PlanetISBN: 9781837582990

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Predating Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza, extraordinary Skara Brae is one of the world's most evocative prehistoric sites, and northern Europe&rsquo;s best&hellip;

Skara Brae

Constructed about 5000 years ago, Maeshowe is an extraordinary place, a Stone Age tomb built from enormous sandstone blocks, some of which weighed many&hellip;

Maeshowe

Two significant archaeological sites were found here by a farmer on his land. The first is a Bronze Age stone building with a firepit, indoor well and&hellip;

Tomb of the Eagles

Constructed from local red sandstone, Kirkwall's centrepiece, dating from the early 12th century, is among Scotland's most interesting cathedrals. The&hellip;

Kirkwall

St Magnus Cathedral

A half-mile west of Pierowall stands this sturdy ruined tower house, built in the 16th century by Gilbert Balfour, aide to Mary, Queen of Scots. The&hellip;

Noltland Castle

Six miles from the ferry on Rousay, mighty Midhowe Cairn has been dubbed the 'Great Ship of Death'. Built around 3500 BC and enormous, it's divided into&hellip;

Midhowe Cairn & Broch

By the seashore, this sturdy stone-built farmhouse and storeroom are solidly built testimony to crofting life on Papa Westray island&hellip;5500 years ago. An&hellip;

Knap of Howar

This distillery, South of Kirkwall's centre, is great to visit. Despite a dodgy Viking rebrand, it's a serious distillery that malts its own barley; see&hellip;

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