Rough Guides Scottish Highlands and Islands is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring the Scottish Highlands and Islands mountains, lochs, castles, coastlines and island communities – from Inverness and Skye to Orkney, Mull and the Outer Hebrides. It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, and a handy phrasebook. Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel. This travel guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands covers: Inverness, Loch Ness and the Great Glen – Castles, viewpoints, canal paths, villages and Highland history The West Highlands and Skye – Mountain roads, sea lochs, island scenery and coastal walks The North and Northwest Highlands – Beaches, cliffs, geoparks, remote roads and wildlife Orkney and Shetland – Prehistoric sites, harbours, birdlife and Norse heritage Mull, Iona and the Outer Hebrides – Ferries, beaches, Gaelic culture, abbeys and island routes Lesser-known Scottish Highlands and Islands – Quiet glens, small museums, hidden beaches and remote archaeological sites The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Scottish Highlands and Islands with confidence. Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Scottish Highlands and Islands.