Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness and more

by Joseph Reaney

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Scotland's Highlands & Islands.Discover Scotland's Highlands & Islands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching dolphins playing in the Moray Firth near Inverness; to summiting the highest mountain in the UK, the mighty Ben Nevis; and discovering a dreamworld for stargazers on the Isle of Coll.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands travel Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Scotland's Highlands & Islands effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps plus a pull-out map of Scotland's Highlands & IslandsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Heart of Neolithic OrkneyEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Scotland's Highlands & Islands' culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands & Islands, Orkney & Shetland
 
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands .

Genres: Travel, Scotland, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Ninaminacat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not good for the west of Mainland Shetland or Yell

If you are planning a more general tour of the Highlands and islands, this book probably works well, since it suggests some of the highlights of the area as a whole. However, as a guide to Shetland, it is quite hit and miss. It makes no reference at all to the Westside of Mainland Shetland and is lacking on the cafes and restaurant in Yell. The ones we tried were excellent and deserving of your custom, so it's a shame the guide doesn't mention any of them. Obviously a guide like this cannot cover everything, but surely it is helpful for visitors to one of the more remote areas to be aware that that there are places to eat during the day and that the restaurant is open on the evening. When it comes to Lerwick, it is useful on both attractions and eateries.

My suggestion is that you either use this book for planning purposes or that you flick through it to check the level of detail on the areas you wish to visit. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, it is also worth a try.

[Mell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm, this appears to be identical to the Highlands and Islands portion of the Scotland guide, which is disappointing. It's no more detailed or specific than the nation-wide coverage in the full book.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for the 5th edition of February 2021. Good introduction to Scottish history, landscape, and culture in the Highlands and Islands. I like the maps at the beginning of each section and then within the section for some of the towns. I've used Lonely Planet lodging and restaurant suggestions in other parts of the world and found them to be accurate. The ideal travel guide for me would include more on hiking trails, such as a combination of a Falcon Hiking Guide with Lonely Planet. I will pull the hiking info from various park websites.

[Rob Amundson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best Scotland travel guide I've read. That said, the only other I have read was Frommers.

I loved Frommers Ireland guide, but their Scotland guide left much to be desired. Lonely Planet did a much better job with Scotland and will check them out again in the future.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Weasel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly good - not completely accurate on some points, lists the most dreaded campsite on Arran, but not the better two, or the museum... - Not good for anyone with pets (the 'pet friendly' picture in the key is not used anywhere in this book, but there are a few entries that specify no dogs allowed) - best for single holiday makers, into walking.

[Susanm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basic, disappointing. Just general stuff, no meat to it. Very unusual for LP.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of great photographs and information about points of interest in Scotland!