Scotland for Dummies, Second Edition [Paperback]

David G. Allan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dummies Travel | Publication Date: April 2, 2003

From ancient castles to the bright lights of Glasgow, the annual Edinburgh Festival to the fabled Loch Ness monster, a trip to Scotland promises a postcard-perfect, unforgettable vacation. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or bagpipe aficionado, traveling solo or with family, this user-friendly guide takes you to islands, Highlands, Lowlands and everything in between. You’ll discover how to get the most out of your time and your budget with:

• What to do and see in cities and regions including Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Central and West Highlands, the Hebridean Islands, and more
• Up-to-date advice on dining, shopping, and “doing the pub crawl” in Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Tips on experiencing Scotland by car, train, bus…and by boat to the islands!
• Handy listings of the best golf courses, historic castles, distilleries, pubs, and natural attractions

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Scotland For Dummies, Second Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your insider’s guide to the best places and prices

Plan a rousing romp through Scotland

From the highlands and the lowlands to Glasgow, the annual Edinburgh Festival, and the Loch Ness monster, Scotland is the place to go. But where to begin? Relax! This friendly guide shows you the way. Don’t forget your kilt!

Discover:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss – and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author

David G. Allan has taken the wanderlust plunge into a one-year trip around the world, from Mongolia to Morocco — including, of course, Scotland. He is also the author of Ireland For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554778
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554773
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Never left the hotel without it!, January 9, 2005

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M. Nunes "Novice Traveler" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotland for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I purchased 3 books prior to my first trip to Scotland in November, 2004. I actually purchased Scotland for Dummies to be funny! My family was hysterical when I showed them my purchase. However, once we got there, the laughter was replaced with "where's the Dummies book?" We truly didn't go anywhere without it. (Although, to avoid being spotted as a "tourist", they made me hide it. :) ) The maps were SO helpful. We did purchase a road map once there, but used it along with this book. The information about tourist attractions was invaluable. Where to find restaurants and which ones to avoid was great. Once in Scotland, I never touched the other two books purchased. If you're only going to buy one book, this is the one. Read the others at the library before you go.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great summary for a first-time visitor with limited time, June 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Scotland for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I visited Scotland in November 2003, and I found this book to be extremely useful. The book layout is clear and easy to read. The "top 10 lists" really help in deciding what to see. No extraneous photographs or excessive historical backgrounds. The book has very good general travel tips as well. The author doesn't assume you know everything about traveling to the UK. One suggestion: if touring Glasow or Edinburgh on foot or by car, buy a good city map. The city maps in the guide don't quite cut the mustard.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars anyone can do this!, June 29, 2004

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"celticcat49" (Walden,NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotland for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I traveled to Scotland with a friend(who happens to be an experienced traveler; and i'm not!) in the summer of 1997. Deb planned everything and i coughed up the money and was just along for the ride. Which by the way, was most exceedingly pleasant! I recently purchased this book as I am planning a return trip with my sister in the summer of 2005. Reading this book was like experiencing the '97 trip all over again! Any advice given in this book should be well heeded; it absolutely does not steer you wrong. From "what to pack" to "where to eat" this read has instilled in me the confidence that i can do this trip without being led by the hand of a more seasoned traveler. I will be packing a couple of different maps but this will be the only tour book i pack!