Travel Guide- Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Scotland's Highlands & Islands. Taste a wee dram, explore impressive fortresses, spot dolphins in the wild, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Scotland's Highlands & Islands.

Discover Scotland's Highlands & Islands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching dolphins playing in the Moray Firth near Inverness; to summiting the highest mountain in the UK, the mighty Ben Nevis; and discovering a dreamworld for stargazers on the Isle of Coll.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Scotland's Highlands & Islands effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps plus a pull-out map of Scotland's Highlands & Islands
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Scotland's Highlands & Islands' culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands & Islands, Orkney & Shetland

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands.