Footprint Focus Orkney & Shetland Islands

by Alan Murphy

When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland’s northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries, making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian and Scottish influences. Footprint focus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey. · Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around. · Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness. · Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink. · Detailed street maps will help you find your way around. · Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprint focus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down. The content of Footprint focus Orkney & Shetland Islands guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook.

87 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2011

Reviews

[Mike Sumner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess that a travel guide is not intended to be read from cover to cover. But, I have and it required a lot of patience as the typeface is so small! The publishers have managed to cram each small page (18x11cm) with around 680 words. The content is certainly informative and provides most of what you need to know to enjoy a visit to these Northern Isles. This Footprint guide contains no pictures apart from a few maps, which is another disappointment.

Despite my 3 Star rating I shall carry the book with me on my visit to Shetland in May. At least it's pocket sized and lightweight!