Scotland the Best [Paperback]

Peter Irvine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2010

Peter Irvine's personal guide points toward the best places to stay (whatever the budget), the best beaches, the best hill walks, the best bakers, the best seafood, the best places for kids, the best céilidhs, and so the list goes on. It remains the only guide to Scotland that the Scots themselves buy. In this new edition, every recommendation has been reassessed to see whether it is still worthy of inclusion, and the selection criteria has become even more stringent. With clear color mapping from Collins and website links for all entries, planning your trip has never been easier. Quirky, personalized, and informed, Peter Irvine's guide gives travelers what other guides only claim to—a true Scot's insider's guide.

Editorial Reviews

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"The only guide worth a damn."  —Scotsman

"Infallible and quite brilliant."  —Daily Telegraph

"Makes all other guides to Scotland redundant."  —Sunday Times

"Nobody tells it better . . . all that's wonderful about Scotland is in the book."  —Daily Express

About the Author

Peter Irvine is a director of two 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—now the biggest New Year festival in the world. In 2000 he was given the Thistle award for his personal contribution to tourism in Scotland and in 2002 gained another Thistle award for the Glasgow Art Fair.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK; New edition edition (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007319657
• ISBN-13: 978-0007319657
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe The Hype, July 16, 2010

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This review is from: Scotland the Best (Paperback)

I've had two previous incarnations of this book and am about to splash out on the latest update. Yup, it's that good. I love Scotland and visit as often as I can, which of course means not nearly often enough. For such a relatively small place it's packed with wonderful,amazing natural beauty/historical sites/kitsch/ruins/distilleries/festivals/people. This makes it extremely difficult to choose where to go and what to do. Whether you have days or weeks to spend, this guide will help you find the "must-do" highlights as well as the "thank-the-gods-I-found-this-treasure" nuanced spots.
I've been to a number of the sites Peter Irvine includes in his lists. Some I found before encountering his book, others I sought out using the book as a guide. I have yet to disagree with the man on his reviews. The book's layout is also helpful. It's broken into lists with each entry numbered. There is a thorough index and maps in the back for easy spot checking and cross-referencing. You can search out specific places, like Best Ruins, or cast your eyes around the maps to see what's nearby wherever you're traveling.
Enough. Scotland the Best is brilliant. Get a copy. You'll be glad you did.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Find a Different Travel Guide!, December 16, 2010

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This review is from: Scotland the Best (Paperback)

This book is only good if you go to Scotland without making prior arrangements, or if you live in the surround areas of Scotland. I live in the US and made all my arrangements prior to going and did most of my research on the internet. This is not a quick guide to pull out and easily find what you are looking for.