Scotland: The Best 100 Places - Hardcover

Irvine, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007559372 ISBN 13: 9780007559374

Publisher: HarperCollins UK, 2015

Synopsis

From a spectacular party in Shetland that ends in a Viking galley bonfire to a perfect pool carved out by a waterfall, 100 extraordinary places that epitomize what is truly great about Scotland

Peter Irvine has drawn on a lifetime of experiences to create this list of the 100 best places in Scotland: reflective, magnificent, and human places. Some choices may be surprising but all are exceptional. This personal and diverse compendium is illustrated with beautiful and evocative images by some of Scotland’s best photographers, truly capturing the essence of each place. This book is Pete’s ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in his acclaimed independent guide to Scotland, Scotland the Best. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat, and sleep nearby. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is Pete’s list of the places in Scotland that you really should visit in your lifetime.

About this title

About the Author:

PETER IRVINEis Managing Director of Unique Events producing most of the main public events in and around Edinburgh and Scotland. Artistic director of Edinburgh's Hogmanay and the Glasgow Art Fair and over the years has overseen significant events and festivals including Burns an' a' that! Festival, the Highland 2007 main event programme and the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Author ofScotland the Best, Britain's best-selling independent guide.

Review:

"Packed with gorgeous photos of Scotland taken by some of the country's best photographers this book is a planning tool extraordinaire." Scottish Field

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0007559372
• ISBN 13: 9780007559374
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232