Scotland the Best!: The One True Guide [Paperback]

Peter Irvine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

This guide aims to help the reader experience all that is excellent in Scotland. Irvine's personal guide provides 1000s of recommendations covering a multitude of topics including the best places to stay whatever your budget, the best beaches, the best ice cream, the best hill walks, the best bakers, the best spooky places, the best seafood, the best places to take the kids, and the best ceildhs.

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'The new style bible' Sunday Times 'Nowadays, if you're not in Scotland the Best!, you might as well give up' Hotelier, Wester Ross --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Peter Irvine is a director of two of the leading edge events companies in Scotland who produce most of the major public events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, including the annual Glasgow Art Fair and Edinburgh's Hogmanay, which is now the biggest New Year festival in the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Collins Celtic; 4th edition (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0004721519
• ISBN-13: 978-0004721514
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,577,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, unconventional, and TRUE!, September 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Scotland the Best!: The One True Guide (Paperback)

This book is a big hit with visitors and Scottish residents alike. Although the format is unconventional (lists of the best of X, where X ranges from upmarket hotels to spooky graveyards), it can be used to guide the tourist to the best that Scotland can offer. On the other hand, as a 'local', I've found it opened my eyes to places and things I might never have noticed on my own. And the witty commentary prevents the lists becoming too much like, well, lists....

The reviews of places to stay and eat are very accurate - I've had a lot of fun eating out in Edinburgh and elsewhere to check out the recommendations!

Only negative point - I find the map references irritating to interpret - the map section could be formatted and printed more clearly.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The True Scotland, April 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Scotland the Best! (Paperback)

If you are going to Scotland, forget all the other travel books and buy "Scotland The Best." My family and I used it exclusively on two long trips to Scotland, mostly spent wandering around the Highlands and Western Isles. Irvine's book definitely has a point of view, which makes it entertaining reading. Most importantly, the reviews and recommendations are spot on. We found several places to eat, sleep and shop which no other book mentioned. And after you have visited Scotland, this is a great book to pour through as you plan your return visit (because you will go back!).

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scotland the Best! The ONLY book you need..., June 20, 2003

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Lynne A. Sassi "lynnesassi" (Wake Forest, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotland the Best! (Paperback)

This book is a must for the Scottish visitor. I bought 5 books including Frommers driving tours (never touched it) and eyewitness guide (nice pictures, but we never used it). It was the only book we used. The book is outlined in several ways, either you can pick by the area you are, or certain interests. Either way, this is a book written by a Scot, and he knows the area very well. He covers everything from best waterfalls and scenery to best pubs, and the things you shouldn't miss. We felt like we had a guide with us the whole time telling us where to go for the best Scotland has to offer, and everything he said was right on! We found so many places off the beaten path, that as a tourist we never would have found on our own. This book is also very amusing and unbiased, as the author has a keen sense of humor and I found myself laughing several times at his honest approach. I believe this makes all of the difference when you want to have a good traveling experience. I would recommend this book to anyone who is going to Scotland, and also the Michelin map was extremely helpful. It got us everywhere without a problem!