Lonely Planet Scotlandis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip the water of life, whisky, in an ancient pub, trace the trails of the clanspeople fleeing Glen Coe, or play a round in St Andrew’s, golf’s spiritual home -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Scotland and begin your journey now!

InsideLonely Planet ScotlandTravel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips– hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets– eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – castles, lochs & mountains, islands, literature, food & drink, museums, culture, wildlife, the land
• Free, convenient pull-outEdinburgh map(included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps
• CoversEdinburgh, Glasgow, Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Orkney & Shetland and more
• The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Scotland, our most comprehensive guide to Scotland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for a guide focused on the Highlands and Islands or Edinburgh? Check outLonely Planet Scotland’s Highlands and Islandsguide for a comprehensive look at all these regions have to offer; orPocket Edinburgha handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip.

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