Wild Guide Scotland: Hidden Places, Great Adventures & the Good Life

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So if one is serious about a trip to Scotland, be it for the TGO Challenge, a solo traverse of the Cairngorms or any other trip, this tome of knowledge is required reading. There is also spectacular coastal cliff scenery and a wonderful lighthouse at the end of the peninsula,' it adds. It adds: 'However, the clifftop overlooking the beach is an excellent spot for a picnic in its own right. Head on a circuit above the loch to drink in 'amazing views' both over Angus and across to Deeside and Lochnagar. A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling Wild Guide series (winner of travel guidebook of the Year 2015), now released for Scotland – Europe’s best adventure travel and wilderness destination.

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DUNCANSBY STACKS AND THIRLE DOOR, CAITHNESS: Here, ‘magnificent isolated rock pinnacles emerge from the sea’. This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. A range of tours are on offer throughout the year, allowing you to see rare and exciting birds, animals and habitats, as well as exploring important issues that affect the conservation of these areas. Arrow_left Arrow_Right Icon_Alchohol Icon_Alchohol_Roundal Icon_Apple Icon_Apple_Roundal Icon_Bacteria Icon_Bacteria_Roundal calorie-outlined Created with Sketch.Wild swimming, sometimes known as outdoor or open water swimming, is an extra special watersport in Scotland.

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BOW FIDDLE ROCK, MORAY: The tome says that these ‘extraordinary and unique rock formations’ are ’one of the most unusual sea stacks in all of Scotland’.To sum it up, the Wild Guide Scotland is an essential companion for those wishing to experience the true beauty and charm of Scotland.

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Head out on a cruise towards the Shiant Islands where you will not only encounter many species for wildlife, but you’ll be enchanted by the mesmerising scenery and landscapes that surround you. Get to grips with everything to do with farming, spend time with the farmer to learn all about how your food is produced, and learn a thing or two about the local history of the area along the way too. Yes, you can look things up online – but nothing beats flicking through the pages of a travel book, imagining your next trip coming to life.Other points of interest, the experts say, include the "'portal' of the Mistress Stone at Ruabhal and the pinnacle of the Lovers' Stone at Geodha na Ba Glaise', which are located on the western cliffs and were 'once the sites of young men's agility dares'. The caption for the frontispiece photograph opposite the Acknowledgments, should be "Sgurr nan Clach Geala from Carn na Criche in the Fannaichs". Offering an enjoyable and welcoming experience, soak up the stunning scenery, get chatting to your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, and learn a thing or two about the history of the local area along the way too.

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Join your knowledgeable and experienced guide as you explore the remarkable archipelago of Shetland, with hundreds of fascinating sites, history, spectacular wildlife and a colourful culture to uncover along the way. SANAIGMORE BAY, ISLAY: Venture beyond a bank of sandy dunes to find this 'tranquil sweep of pebbles and sand', the book explains. ESHANESS, MAINLAND SHETLAND: ‘Much photographed and the star of several television advertisements, this classic expanse of cliff is an undeniably impressive scene,’ says the book. Icon_Cursor Icon_Cursor_Roundal Icon_Deer Icon_Deer_Roundal Icon_download Icon/roundal/Allergen/Eggs Created with Sketch.

Each destination is highlighted with beautiful photography, area descriptions, useful maps, and suggestions of the perfect wild weekend. Located along the iconic North Coast 500 driving route, enjoy a fun, interactive and educational Farm Buggy Tour in an off-road all-terrain 4-wheel drive buggy. Organised by geography, each island destination comes with suggestions of where to hike, walk, eat, and visit. Rather than relying on sunny days, many of the shots convey the changing atmosphere of the hills in different weather conditions.