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The ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Scotland includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Scotland.
This guide is the result of over 17 weeks of research by two dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Scotland, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.
Regions covered: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands & Islands, Orkney & Shetland Islands
Inside Lonely Planet Scotland:
Full color styling and imagesClear, easy-to-read color mapsA brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the goItineraries organized by region or length of tripUp-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractionsIn-depth features to uncover the world's iconic sightsHundreds of money saving tipsOur latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothlyAdditional sections including Top Experiences, Walking in Scotland, Golf, History, Culture, The Scottish Larder, Wild Scotland, and an A-Z survival guideSpecial eBook enhancements
Scalable maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detailComprehensive interlinking – enabling you to seamlessly flip between pages, jump between maps and reviews, or visit the websites of places we recommendSearch – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capabilityAdd notes – touch a word to add notes and personalize your guidebookBookmark – use bookmarks to quickly return to a pageDictionary – look up the meaning of any wordPlus pinch and zoom images and scalable font sizeWritten and researched by Neil Wilson, Andy Symington