Description:

- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Scotland
- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Islay, the Caledonian Forest and many more locations without needing to get online
- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cullin Range and the spectacular South Harris beaches
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Tobermory, Iona, Ailsa Crag and the Knoydart Peninsula's best sights and top experiences
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more
- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Edinburgh and the Lothians; the Borders; Dumfries and Galloway; Ayrshire and Arran; Glasgow and the Clyde; Argyll and Bute; Stirling; Loch Lomond and the Trossachs; Fife; Perthshire; Northeast Scotland; the Great Glen and River Spey; the north and northwest Highlands; Skyes and the Small Isles; the Western Isles; Orkney and Shetland

Updated edition Apr 2020