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First published in 1996 as part of the two volume Skye & Hebrides: Rock & Ice Climbing Guide from the Scottish Mountaineering Club. This work

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the Skye volume only. About this series Specialist climbers' guides, each title consisting of descriptions of climbs in the mountains of Scotl&. Climbs are graded in terms of difficulty.

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ascent diagrams of ridges & peaks. Compact format with vinyl covers for durability.



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Skye & The Western Isles

Skye & the Western Isles is a fully revised new edition of the only comprehensive guide to Scotland`s Western Isles, which include Skye, Lewis, Harris, Uist, Iona, Jura, Islay and Arran. These enchanting islands reward the visitor with a rich variety of terrain and wildlife from the stark beauty of the Cuillin mountains of Skye to the raging seas off the Butt of Lewis or the palm trees of Arran. Skye & the Western Isles gives information on how to get the best out of a trip to the islands with descriptions of the best walks and climbs, castles and blackhouses, the history and culture, the liveliest music and folk festivals and ceilidhs and the finest food and drink, as well as full advice on how to get there by boat or air. Skye & the Western Isles explains how you can locate
the cave where Robert the Bruce watched his spider, discover if you are related to a Hebridean family, and take a flight to Barra that lands on the beach.The Western Isles are a haven for nature lovers: you can spot otters, seals, whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks; discover Lapland marsh orchids, Norwegian sandwort, sundew, bog asphodel, and purple saxifrage; or find a bird reserve on North Uist renowned for rare corncrakes. Those of an active disposition can fish for trout and giant skate or climb a Munro on Mull where your compass needle points south, while those with more indulgent interests can tour seven different whisky distilleries on Islay or sample heather ale on Skye brewed from an old Pictish recipe. Excellent information on practicalities --Which
Caravan. A useful guide --Caravan Magazine
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Skye & the Western Isles is a fully revised new edition of the only comprehensive guide to Scotland`s Western Isles, which include Skye, Lewis, Harris, Uist, Iona, Jura, Islay & Arran. These enchanting islands reward the visitor with a rich variety of terrain & wildlife from the stark beauty of the Cuillin mountains of Skye to the raging seas off the Butt of Lewis or the palm trees of Arran. Skye & the Western Isles gives information on how to get the best out of a trip to the islands with descriptions of the best walks & climbs, castles & blackhouses, the history & culture, the liveliest music & folk festivals & ceilidhs & the finest food & drink, as well as full advice on how to get there by boat or air. Skye & the Western Isles explains how you can locate the cave where Robert the Bruce watched his spider, discover if you are related to a Hebridean family, & take a flight to Barra that lands on the beach. The Western Isles are a haven for nature lovers: you can spot otters, seals, whales, dolphins, porpoises & basking sharks; discover Lapland marsh orchids, Norwegian sandwort, sundew, bog asphodel, & violet saxifrage; or find a bird reserve on North Uist renowned for rare corncrakes. Those of an active disposition can fish for trout & giant skate or climb a Munro on Mull where your compass needle points south, while those with more indulgent interests can tour seven different whisky distilleries on Islay or sample heather ale on Skye brewed from an old Pictish recipe. Excellent information on practicalities --Which Caravan. A useful guide --Caravan Magazine

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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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