Scotland for Dummies (Paperback)

~ David G. Allan (Author)

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From whiskey and salmon to golf and ancient castles, Scotland has something for everyone. This friendly guide illustrates how to have a great time in the land of tartan, tweed, bagpipes and haggis, whether pub-crawling through Edinburgh or swinging through the hallowed links of St. Andrews. Readers get advice on booking tee-time at Scotland's famous golf courses, the inside scoop on Edinburgh's lively nightlife and cultural scene and directions to Scotland's coolest castles and historical sites.

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From whiskey and salmon to golf and ancient castles, Scotland has something for everyone. This friendly guide illustrates how to have a great time in the land of tartan, tweed, bagpipes and haggis, whether pub-crawling through Edinburgh or swinging through the hallowed links of St. Andrews. Readers get advice on booking tee-time at Scotland's famous golf courses, the inside scoop on Edinburgh's lively nightlife and cultural scene and directions to Scotland's coolest castles and historical sites.

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 hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps

Travel smart! dummies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 437 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds; 1st edition (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764563602
• ISBN-13: 978-0764563607
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,274,114 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Nunes "Novice Traveler" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain Language Planning Not Dumb At All!, December 15, 2001

By	Sharon E. Cathcart "You should *have* an expe... (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

One of the things I love about the "For Dummies" series of books is that they explain complicated topics in a manner that the average person can understand. In this case, a vacation to a country of such contrasts as Scotland (where else can you have snow-capped peaks *and* palm trees ... no kidding!) calls for a book that "tells it like it is." David G. Allan's "Scotland for Dummies" is precisely that book. Allan gives readers the advantage of his experience as a traveller to all of Scotland's varied regions, sharing what's a hit and what should be missed. Particularly useful are the "heads up" bits ... quick blurbs that give warnings about peculiarities that might be encountered along the line. Jeff and I found the information in this book invaluable in our honeymoon planning.

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.