The Wildthings Wild Guide of Scotland is 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.
New from the award-winning Wild Guide series, the second edition of the smash-hit best-seller. Completely updated with expanded coverage of southern Scotland and the borders and 200 updates. Find 900 secret adventures, hidden places and wild escapes. With new photography and 3 brand new chapters covering southern Scotland (Central Lowlands, The Borders, Dumfries & Galloway). Taking you to places no other guidebook reaches.
About the Book:
Wild camp in flower-covered dunes and retreat to ancient inns with roaring fires and even warmer welcomes.
In this inspiring compendium you will find the best of Scotland’s unspoiled Highlands and Islands. Featuring stunning photography and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect guide for those seeking a wild adventure.
Guide Features:
Secret beaches, crystal coves and tiny islands
Dramatic sea stacks, caves and cliffs
Waterfalls, lochs and river swimming
Magnificent glens and mountains
Sacred remains and lost ruins
Wildlife wonders and ancient forests
Local food and drink – from the best seafood to micro-distilleries
Secluded luxury hideaways, cottages and quirky campsites
Wild camping and bothies
Authors and Photographers:
Kimberley Grant is a travel and lifestyle journalist and photographer from Glasgow.
David Cooper is a photographer, writer and mountaineer from the Shetland Isles.
Richard Gaston is a travel and fashion photographer from Ayrshire.
Together they have camped, climbed, walked , swum and eaten their way around the Highlands and Islands to bring you the best adventures Scotland has to offer.
Areas Covered:
Isle of Arran
Islay, Jura & Colonsay
Mull, Coll & Tiree
The Small Isles
Isle of Skye
Uists, Barra & The Barra Isles
Harris & Lewis
Orkney
Shetland
Argyll
Fortwilliam, Glencoe & Glen Etive
Morar, Moidart & Ardnamurchan
Applecross, Kintail & Lochalsh
Torridon & Gairloch
Ullapool & Assynt
Cape Wrath & North West Sutherland
Caithness & East Sutherland
Easter Ross & The Black Isle
Loch Ness & Glen Affric
Nairn & Morayshire
Aberdeenshire
Northern Cairngorms
Southern Cairngorms
Angus
Perthshire
Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Breadalbane
Specifications:
ISBN: 9781910636121
Title: Wild Guide Scotland
Author: Kimberley Grant, Richard Gaston, David Cooper (Glasgow)
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing Ltd
Format: 304pp, 210mm x 170mm,
Publication: 1st May 2017
Binding: Paperback with flaps
Illustrations: 400 photos, 28 maps
BIC Code: WTH, WTHA, 1DBKS