Hebridean Island Hopping: A Guide for the Independent Traveller - Softcover

Coventry, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841584401 ISBN 13: 9781841584409

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

The concept of island hopping conjures up visions of freedom and adventure, whether it be in the sunny Aegean or the exotic Caribbean. The Hebrides offer Scotland's unique take - large skies, crashing seas and magnificent scenery, as well as wildlife, history, archaeology, sports and countless other attractions. Each island has a unique and individual character, landscape and history which have attracted and intrigued travellers and visitors for hundreds of years. "Hebridean Island Hopping" covers everything needed to get the most from a visit to any of the islands off the west coast of Scotland, all packed into one handy volume. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, and including practical information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat, how to get there and how to get around, this is an eminently practical, portable and essential guide for the independent traveller. It includes: Ailsa Craig; Arran; Baleshare; Barra; Benbecula; Berneray; Bute; Canna; Coll; Colonsay/Oronsay; Cumbrae; Easdale; Eigg; Eriskay; Erraid; Gigha; Great Bernera; Grimsay; Harris; Holy Island; Iona; Islay; Isle Martin; Jura; Kerrera; Lewis; Lismore; Luing; Mingulay; Muck; Mull; North Uist; Raasay; Rona; Rum; Sanda; Scalpay; Seil; Shiant Isles; Shuna; Skye; South Uist; St Kilda; Staffa; Summer Isles; Taransay; Tiree; Treshnish Isles; Ulva; and, Vatersay.

About this title

Synopsis:

The concept of island hopping conjures up visions of freedom and adventure, whether it is on the sunny Greek Isles or in the lush surrounds of the Caribbean. The Western Isles offer Scotland's unique take - large skies, crashing seas, beautiful beaches and a diverse landscape. Each island has a unique and individual character, landscape and history which have attracted and intrigued travellers and visitors for hundreds of years. "Hebridean Island Hopping" covers everything needed to get the most from a visit to any of the Western Isles, all packed into one handy volume. Illustrated throughout with photographs, maps, and ferry points with a comprehensive index, this is an eminently practical, portable and essential guide for the independent traveller. Previously published by Polygon, this is a completely rewritten and updated version of a bestselling book. The islands covered include: Outer Hebrides - Lewis; Great; Bernera; Shiant isles; Harris; Scalpay; Taransay; St Kilda; North Uist; Berneray; Baleshare; Benbecula; Grimsay; South Uist; Eriskay; Barra; Vatersay; and Mingulay/Berneray.

Inner Hebrides include: Skye; Raasay; Rona; Summer Isles; Isle Martin; Rum; Eigg; Canna; Muck; Coll; Tiree; Mull; Iona; Ulva; Staffa; Treshnish; Earraid; Lismore; Kerrera; Seil; Easdale; Luing; Shuna; Colonsay/Oronsay; Jura; Islay; Sanda; Gigha; Bute; Cumbrae; Arran; Holy Island; and Ailsa Craig.

About the Author:

Martin Coventry was born and educated in Edinburgh. He has written several other books including The Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland and The Castles of Scotland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1841584401
• ISBN 13: 9781841584409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272