- Publisher: Conway
- Year: 2024
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 256pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 244x190mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.8kg
- ISBN: 9781844866434
- Product code: 546784
Exploring Scotland's Islands
A Guide to Their Landscape, History, Culture and Nature
Terry Marsh New Paperback Illustrated
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Traversing an arc through Shetland, Orkney, the Outer and Inner Hebrides and the islands of the Clyde estuary, this guidebook explores their mountains, moors, rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. Illustrated with detailed maps and dramatic colour photographs, it describes their towns and villages, whisky distilleries, prehistoric, Celtic and Norse antiquities, and wildlife including seabirds, whales and dolphins. Practical information on transport, accommodation and restaurants is also provided.
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Explore the enchanting islands of Scotland with this absorbing and beautiful guide.
Around the coast of Scotland there are hundreds of islands, from bare, rugged skerries to lush dominions of history and deep-rooted culture. Each offers a unique haven to explore, whether you enjoy sparkling-white sandy beaches, miles of untouched land beneath your feet, nature-spotting among otters, puffins, seals and more, sampling the finest whisky and cheeses, or learning more about Scotland's history.
Exploring Scotland's Islands describes the main island groups in all their moods, and focuses on what gives these islands such magical and lasting appeal. This book is a glorious celebration in words, maps, illustrations and photographs of some of the most superb scenery in Scotland. Discover why these unique isles draw those lucky enough to find them back to visit whenever they can.
Among captivating descriptive text and beautiful photography, Exploring Scotland's Islands also provides the reader with essential visitor information such as transport links, the most inspiring visitor attractions and sights to see, cafes and restaurants not to be missed, and where you can stay to make your visits all the more special.
Around the coast of Scotland there are hundreds of islands, from bare, rugged skerries to lush dominions of history and deep-rooted culture. Each offers a unique haven to explore, whether you enjoy sparkling-white sandy beaches, miles of untouched land beneath your feet, nature-spotting among otters, puffins, seals and more, sampling the finest whisky and cheeses, or learning more about Scotland's history.
Exploring Scotland's Islands describes the main island groups in all their moods, and focuses on what gives these islands such magical and lasting appeal. This book is a glorious celebration in words, maps, illustrations and photographs of some of the most superb scenery in Scotland. Discover why these unique isles draw those lucky enough to find them back to visit whenever they can.
Among captivating descriptive text and beautiful photography, Exploring Scotland's Islands also provides the reader with essential visitor information such as transport links, the most inspiring visitor attractions and sights to see, cafes and restaurants not to be missed, and where you can stay to make your visits all the more special.
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Traversing an arc through Shetland, Orkney, the Outer and Inner Hebrides and the islands of the Clyde estuary, this guidebook explores their mountains, moors, rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. Illustrated with detailed maps and dramatic colour photographs, it describes their towns and villages, whisky distilleries, prehistoric, Celtic and Norse antiquities, and wildlife including seabirds, whales and dolphins. Practical information on transport, accommodation and restaurants is also provided.
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Terry Marsh
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244x190mm
Conway
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