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Lonely Planet Scotland: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, the Highlands, Shet

by Kay Gillespie

Plan a Scotland trip across cities, islands and Highlands

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Plan a Scotland trip across cities, islands and Highlands

This guide organizes Scotland by region, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland. Its itineraries range from day trips and walking tours to longer journeys, with activity-led ideas alongside practical planning information on transport, accommodation, food, money, accessibility and responsible travel. Cultural context comes through features on local life, history and traditions, while suggested stops span landmarks, Glasgow’s mural trail, Islay whisky and boat trips near Staffa. Maps—including a pull-out map of Scotland—and a section on useful words and phrases make the book a planning resource as well as a regional overview.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning a multi-week visit or combining several Scottish regions
  • Visitors who want itinerary ideas alongside practical travel information
  • Travelers interested in Scottish culture, history and local experiences

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Travel planning and regional itinerariesScottish culture, history and traditionsFood, drink and local experiences

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Book overview

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.

Discover Scotland's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from working your way through the world-famous whiskies of Islay in search of your perfect dram, to following the Glasgow mural trail to discover incredible works of street art by local artists, and getting up close to comical puffins on a boat trip from Mull or Iona to Staffa.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Scotland travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Scotland effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Scotland
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Edinburgh Castle to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and Stirling Castle
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
  • Connect with Scottish culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, 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 country with Lonely Planet's Scotland.
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