The Edinburgh Visitor Guide [Paperback]

Colin Baxter (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004

THE EDINBURGH VISITOR GUIDE is an essential reference for a trip to Scotland's capital. The book features comprehensive listings of where to go and what to see, and is arranged alphabetically. The extensive range of attractions includes castles, historic houses, ancient monuments, museums, galleries, religious buildings, gardens, outdoor activities, nature, and wildlife. Each entry contains information on facilities, opening times, admission, directions, contact telephone number/website, plus a short description, and is numerically linked to one of a number of color maps. Special features highlight history, places, and events. An extensive index references both text and photos, and chapters are color-coded for easy reference to maps. Illustrated throughout with stunning color photography The Edinburgh Visitor Guide is the ultimate companion for tourists, day-trippers and residents.

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About the Author

Baxter renowned for his sensitive images of the Scottish landscape, is one of Scotland's most celebrated photographers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193257302X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932573022
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,553,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice overview, July 15, 2007

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Robin Kleen (TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Edinburgh Visitor Guide (Paperback)

This is a pretty good book - very visually appealing, has some gorgeous pics. It summarizes most of the major tourist attractions and does give some very useful info, but is in no way comprehensive. If you're needing restaurant or accommodation info, this isn't what you're looking for.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A travel guide which blends tradition and innovation, July 9, 2004

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This review is from: The Edinburgh Visitor Guide (Paperback)

Enhanced with 66 four-color photographs, maps, and indexes, The Edinburgh Visitor Guide is an impressive travel guide which blends tradition and innovation as it showcases Edinburgh's medieval Old Town confusion of stone and spires with her Georgian New Town's ordered symmetry. The side-by-side contrasts of magnificent historic buildings with striking modern structures offers the visitor novel array of architectural delights. Additionally, The Edinburgh Visitor Guide provides a wealth of city history ranging from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, along with great museums, quaint shops, centuries-old pubs, and contemporary restaurants. If you are planning a trip that will include Edinburgh, Scotland, then be sure to take along your own personal copy of The Edinburgh Visitor Guide!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, May 18, 2007

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This review is from: The Edinburgh Visitor Guide (Paperback)

This book is great! It talks about all the attractions in Edinburgh, and has some nice pictures! I'm going to Edinburgh in 4 months, and I will be taking this book along with me. There seems to few books on Edinburgh only, and this is a great resource!