Scotland Highlands and Islands Handbook: The Travel Guide (Footprint Handbooks)

Scotland Highlands and Islands Handbook: The Travel Guide (Footprint Handbooks)

by Alan Murphy (Author)

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, covering all the islands in the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Orkneys and Shetlands plus the Argyll and Highlands area. The handbook features illustrated highlights of the Highlands and Islands, information on ferries, getting about and island hopping, practical listings of all accommodation, restaurants, bars, travel companies, car hire services and everything else the visitor needs, whether travelling in a group or independently. Activities from walking, "mungo-bagging", horse riding and cycling to fishing and golf are covered. It offers comprehensive coverage of all the sights, including prehistoric monuments and whiskey distilleries plus special features on the history and culture of the region.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
Published: 01 Apr 2001

ISBN 10: 1900949946
ISBN 13: 9781900949941
Book Overview: This book shortlisted for Guidebook of the Year category of the 1999 Travelex Travel Writers' Awards. Footprint Handbooks won the Bronze Award in the 1999 Top Guidebook Series of the Wanderlust Readers' Awards.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Travelex Guidebook of the Year Award 2000.

Author Bio
Born and raised in Fife, Alan Murphy moved the short distance across the Tay Bridge to Dundee where he studied Politics and History before embarking on a career in journalism and travel guide writing.