The Rough Guide to The Scottish Highlands & Islands

This Scottish Highlands & Islands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Scottish Highlands & Islands travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Scottish Highlands & Islands guidebook covers: Argyll, the central Highlands, the Great Glen, the north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland.

Inside this Scottish Highlands & Islands travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to Scottish Highlands & Islands, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Scottish Highlands & Islands –  Glen Coe, Tobermory, Eigg, Assynt, West Highland Railway, Callanish (Lewis), the Cairngorm Mountains, Caledonian Forest, Foula, St Kilda, Beaver Trail (Knapdale), Kinloch Castle

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to Scottish Highlands & Islands – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Where to go – a clear introduction to Scottish Highlands & Islands with key places and a handy overview 

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Scottish Highlands & Islands, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.