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Scotland Key Guide

Scotland in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations and recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough and detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants and accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage and language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban and rural, sports and leisure, art media and culture, history and science and technology.Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district and colour-coded to help readers navigate
around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro and underground networks) and for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving and walking opportunities, what to do, eating and accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions and local transport options, though options for younger travellers and those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on
weather, documents and customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times and entrance fees, media and books, films and maps. There is also basic information on entertainment and nightlife, sports and activities, film and music and festivals and events.
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Scotland in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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