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Scotland the Best

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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.

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.