Scotland is a firm favorite with US visitors, thanks to its historic cities and majestic castles, misty mountains and dramatic lochs and glens. Although the weather may be chilly you can be assured of a warm welcome, good food and the restorative powers of a wee dram of whisky.
Insight Guide Scotland is a comprehensive full-color guide to this beautiful country. The book is packed with stunning photography on every page that brings to life Scotland’s wild landscape and unusual people who over the centuries have contributed so much to science and culture. Our Best Of Scotland highlights the top attractions, such as the elegant city of Edinburgh, St Andrews, the home of golf, and Iona, the cradle of Christianity in Scotland. Our lively features on Scotland’s history and culture provide an in-depth introduction to what makes the country unique.
Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you plan your itinerary, while the travel tips give you all the essential information for organizing a memorable trip, such as transport, climate, festivals, and outdoor activities, plus our selection of the best hotels and restaurants.
INTRODUCTION
Best of Scotland
Scotland the Brave
The Scottish Character
FEATURES
Highlanders and Lowlanders
How the Kirk Moulds Minds
Scots Geniuses
The Great Tartan Monster
Scotland’s Painters
Song and Dance
Games Highlanders Play
A Fondness for Festivals
The Lure of the Green Turf
Hunting, Shooting and Fishing
A Wee Dram
Scottish food
Old and New Town Architecture
History Castles and Abbeys
A Crofter’s Rugged Life
Highland Flora and Fauna
Laying Down the Law
Scots Idioms
Edinburgh’s Money Men
The Worlds’ Biggest Arts Festival
A Cultural Explosion
The Ploughman Poet
Black Gold in the North Sea
Peatland Versus Profit
HISTORY
Decisive Dates
Beginnings
Battle for the Throne
The Age of Rebellion
The Making of Modern Scotland
PLACES
Edinburgh
Glasgow
The Borders
The Southwest
Forth and Clyde
The West coast
Skye
The Inner Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides
Central Scotland
The East coast
The Northern Highlands
Orkney
Shetland
TRAVEL TIPS
Transport
Accommodation
Eating Out
Activities
A–Z: Practical Information
Overview
Scotland is a firm favorite with US visitors, thanks to its historic cities and majestic castles, misty mountains and dramatic lochs and glens. Although the weather may be chilly you can be assured of a warm welcome, good food and the restorative powers of a wee dram of whisky.
Insight Guide Scotland is a comprehensive full-color guide to this beautiful country. The book is packed with stunning photography on every page that brings to life Scotland?s wild landscape and unusual ...