Peter Irvine, bestselling author of SCOTLAND THE BEST, has selected 100 extraordinary places that epitomize what is truly great about Scotl&. This personal & diverse compendium is illustrated with beautiful & evocative images by some of Scotland`s best photographers. Peter Irvine has drawn on a lifetime of experiences to create this list of the 100 best places in Scotland: reflective, magnificent & human places. Some choices may be surprising but all are exceptional. This book is Pete`s ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in the bestselling independent guide to Scotl&, SCOTLAND THE BEST. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat & sleep nearby. Some of Scotland`s finest photographers have captured the essence of each place. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is Pete`s list of the places in Scotland that you really should visit in your lifetime. ...

The true Scot`s insider`s guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised & updated in Pete Irvine`s own unique style.

Includes:: over 2000 recommendations for every type of adventure. Trusted for over 20 years, this fully comprehensive & independent guide to Scotland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget, from: * stunning scenery to historical highlights * Coastal walks to city strolls * Local cafes to regional restaurants * Wild camping to boutique hotels Peter Irvine is your personal guide to the very best of Scotl&, from the streets of Edinburgh to the Western Isles. He`s visited, rated & remarked on every one. The standard is high so you get the most out of the beloved country.

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Scotland in the Countries series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of destinations, exploring the best places to stay, eat & explore. Based on their successful ‘ City Guides’ series, Time Out country guides have a similar format & cover an extensive range of activities, entertainment & sightseeing opportunities. Each guide is written by a team of experts who specialize in their locality, giving readers a detailed & thorough understanding of each region. An ‘ Editor’s Pick’ opening chapter summarizes some of the country’s ‘star destinations’ in categories including art & architecture, eating & drinking, historic sites, hotels, nightlife, outdoor activities, scenery, shopping, art & famous buildings. Each guide has a similar layout, allowing readers to plan their trip accordingly. Sections are thematically grouped & include categories such as rural idylls, cities, coast, small gems, mountains, rivers & wetlands & dramatic landscapes. Using Time Out’s extensive knowledge & experience of cities, this section is usually the most in-depth, including comprehensive listings for the best places to eat & drink, accommodation & local entertainment & nightlife. Individual features exploring specific facets of a local region or city are interlaced with the text & are compiled by knowledgeable local experts.A ‘ Need to Know’ chapter gives useful practical guidance on a range of matters including accommodation, age restrictions, airlines, customs, disabled travelers, driving, drugs, electricity, embassies & consulates, emergencies, health, language, money, opening hours, smoking, tax, telephones, time & seasons, tipping, trains, visas & weights & measures. There is also a calendar of local & national festivals & events that are held throughout the year, with website details where relevant. ...

Scotland Touring Map from Collins presents the road network on a double sided sheet, with relevant associated motoring tourist material, at a scale of 1:316, 800 / 5 miles to 1. One side of the map covers northern Scotl&, whilst the reverse covers southern Scotl&. Enlargements of Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth & Edinburgh town centres, as well as enlarged detail coverage of the Scottish Islands are provided. The map is indexed by both place name & by more than twenty categories of tourist information, including ancient monuments, castles, museums & botanical gardens, & showing the locations of over 2000 separate places of interest. Tourist information centres are shown according to whether they are open seasonally or year round. Motorway junctions with full & limited access, service areas (off road, full access & limited access) & distance markers are given. Car & passenger ferry routes are marked, as are canal routes, rail lines & stations, international & domestic airports. Spot heights are included & national parks/forests demarcated. Regional & county boundaries are illustrated. ...

Scale: 1:316, 800 (5 miles to 1 inch). This popular touring map has a huge amount of detail with places of tourist interest plotted & named on the map. Fully updated for 2014. A clear, easy to follow road map with colour classified roads. The attractive hill shading shows the shape of the landscape & hundreds of places of tourist interest have been plotted & named on the map. There is a comprehensive index to both place names & places of tourist interest. This map
Includes:: the whole of Scotland on a double sided sheet at 5 miles to 1 inch. over 25 categories of tourist information shown on the map including youth hostels, picnic sites & ferries as well as the more obvious tourist sites such as castles, wildlife parks & museums. detailed town centre maps of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness & Perth distances on the map along major routes. This best selling map contains everything for the holiday maker who wishes to explore this beautiful country.
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Scotland’s road network on an indexed map at 1:480, 000 from Nicolson with symbols highlighting various places of interest, campsites, tourist information centres, etc. Coverage extends south-east to include Newcastle, Carlisle & the northern part of the Lake District. Current edition of this title was published in June 2015. Road network is presented on a base with colouring for woodlands & boundaries of national or forest parks, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks & other topographic features. Narrow roads with passing places are indicated & driving distances are marked on main routes. The map also indicates selected national cycle routes & long-distance hiking trails. Symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest including campsites & caravan parks, tourist information offices, historic buildings, golf courses, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is on the reverse. ...

Scotland in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

The latest edition of National Geographic`s popular guidebook covers all the main cities, towns, & regions of Scotl&, helping travelers negotiate one of Europe`s more remote yet enduringly popular destinations. The book providesdetailed city walks in Edinburgh & Glasgow & drives into the highlands, complete with maps & reservation information. Also included are features on local subjects such as the whiskey-making traditions of Scotl&, as well as sidebars on a range of great activities to help you enjoy the rugged appeal of this truly beautiful l&. ...

Scotland`s landscape is wildly diverse, ranging from towering mountains reflected in mirror-like lochs to ancient castles & bustling city streets. This wonderful book provides historic, geographic & arts-based text alongside captivating images of everywhere from the Borders in the south to Orkney in the north. The desirable, chunky format makes this an excellent travel companion for discovering both tourist destinations & lesser-known idyllic sites. ...

A wall map of Scotland at 1:650, 000 from Global Mapping, 70 x 89cm (2ft 4” x 2ft 11”), showing the country’s network of main roads & railways on a base with relief shading & altitude colouring, with names of numerous peaks, valleys, coastal lochs, bays & sounds, etc. The map also shows county/unitary authorities names & borders, airports, ferry connections & various places of tourist interest: historical sites, castles & palaces, gardens, golf courses, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are marked at 1° intervals. ...