Orkney & Shetland Islands (Footprint Focus) (Footprint Focus Guide) - Softcover

Alan Murphy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908206055 ISBN 13: 9781908206053

Publisher: Footprint Travel Guides, 2011

Synopsis

When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland's northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey.

* Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around
* Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness
* Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink
* Street maps will help you find your way around
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket

Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down.

The content of Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands guide has been extracted from Footprint's Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook.

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Murphy started his travel writing career researching and writing Footprint guides to Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela. After a long time on the road, he eventually returned to his homeland Scotland to write new Footprint guides to Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland Highlands & Islands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Footprint Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1908206055
• ISBN 13: 9781908206053
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 86