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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook)
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook)
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook)

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    Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Scotland



    Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Scotland, from top attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Glencoe and the isle of Skye, to hidden gems, including the dramatic Smoo Cave and the peaceful islands of the Inner Hebrides. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating country.



    - Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you're exploring Scotland

    - Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Loch Lomond, Urquhart Castle and the Burrell Collection, and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions

    - Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture

    - Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around

    - Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around

    - Inspirational colour photography throughout

    - Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience



    About Berlitz : Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInsight Guides
    Release dateDec 1, 2018
    ISBN9781785731709
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      Berlitz Pocket Guide Scotland (Travel Guide eBook) - Berlitz

      How To Use This E-Book

      Getting Around the e-Book

      This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Scotland, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.

      The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Scotland, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.

      In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

      Maps

      All key attractions and sights in Scotland are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

      Images

      You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Scotland. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

      About Berlitz Pocket Guides

      The Berlitz story began in 1877 when Maximilian Berlitz devised his revolutionary method of language learning. More than 130 years later, Berlitz is a household name, famed not only for language schools but also as a provider of best-selling language and travel guides.

      Our wide-ranging travel products – printed travel guides and phrase books, as well as apps and ebooks – offer all the information you need for a perfect trip, and are regularly updated by our team of expert local authors. Their practical emphasis means they are perfect for use on the ground. Wherever you’re going – whether it’s on a short break, the trip of a lifetime, a cruise or a business trip – we offer the ideal guide for your needs.

      Our Berlitz Pocket Guides are the perfect choice if you need reliable, concise information in a handy format. We provide amazing value for money – these guides may be small, but they are packed with information. No wonder they have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.

      © 2018 Apa Digital (CH) AG and Apa Publications (UK) Ltd

      Table of Contents

      Scotland’s Top 10 Attractions

      Top Attraction #1

      Top Attraction #2

      Top Attraction #3

      Top Attraction #4

      Top Attraction #5

      Top Attraction #6

      Top Attraction #7

      Top Attraction #8

      Top Attraction #9

      Top Attraction #10

      A Perfect Day in Edinburgh

      Introduction

      Geography and climate

      Politics

      True grit

      A Brief History

      Christianity and the Norse invasion

      Unification and feudalism in the south

      The shaping of Scotland

      The Stewarts

      Mary, Queen of Scots

      Towards union with England

      The Jacobites

      The aftermath

      Modern Scotland

      Historical landmarks

      Where To Go

      Edinburgh

      Edinburgh Castle

      The Royal Mile

      New Town

      Excursions in Lothian

      Southern Scotland

      The Borders

      The Border Abbeys

      Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway

      Culzean Castle

      Arran

      Glasgow

      Traces of Mackintosh

      Major museums

      Old Glasgow

      The Old Docks

      Central Scotland

      Stirling

      Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

      Fife

      Perth and Scone Palace

      Perthshire

      Aberdeen

      Dunnottar Castle

      Royal Deeside

      The Highlands

      The River Spey and the Malt Whisky Trail

      The Northeast Coast and Inverness

      Loch Ness

      East of Inverness

      Ben Nevis and Glen Coe

      The Northwest Coast

      The Inner Hebrides

      Mull

      Iona

      Skye

      What To Do

      Entertainment

      Special events

      Music and theatre

      Clubs and pubs

      Sport and recreation

      Fishing

      Golf

      Biking, hiking and mountain-climbing

      Boating and watersports

      Pony trekking and riding

      Skiing

      Spectator sports

      Shopping

      What to buy

      Children’s activities

      Calendar of events

      Eating Out

      When to eat

      What to eat

      Breakfast

      Main courses

      Afternoon tea, dessert and cheese

      What to drink

      Restaurants

      Edinburgh and Lothian

      South and Borders

      Glasgow

      Central Scotland

      Highlands and Islands

      A–Z Travel Tips

      A

      Accommodation (see also Camping, Youth hostels and Recommended hotels)

      Airports

      B

      Bicycle hire

      Budgeting for your trip

      C

      Camping

      Car hire

      Climate

      Clothing

      Crime and safety

      D

      Driving

      E

      Electricity

      Embassies and consulates

      Emergencies

      G

      Getting there

      Guides and tours

      H

      Health and medical care

      L

      Language

      LGBTQ travellers

      M

      Maps

      Media

      Money

      O

      Opening hours

      P

      Police

      Post offices

      Public holidays

      T

      Telephones

      Time zones

      Tipping

      Tourist information

      Transport

      Travellers with disabilities

      V

      Visas and entry requirements

      W

      Websites and internet access

      Y

      Youth hostels

      Recommended Hotels

      Edinburgh

      Southeast and the Borders

      Glasgow

      Central Scotland

      Highlands and Islands

      Scotland’s Top 10 Attractions

      Top Attraction #1

      iStock

      Edinburgh

      The capital has everything: a castle, a palace, a parliament, an international arts festival, haute cuisine... For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #2

      iStock

      Culzean Castle

      Spectacularly positioned on a cliff’s edge, it dates from the 16th century. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #3

      Shutterstock

      Glen Coe

      Its stunning scenery is a magnet for hikers. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #4

      Mockford & Bonetti/Apa Publications

      Burrell Collection

      Glasgow’s treasure trove of outstanding art. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #5

      iStock

      Loch Lomond

      Britain’s largest freshwater lake has fired the imagination of many a composer and writer, including Sir Walter Scott. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #6

      Shutterstock

      Skye

      The atmospheric isle has a number of dramatic rock formations. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #7

      David Cruickshanks/Apa Publications

      Burns Country

      The Burns Heritage Trail runs from Alloway to Dumfries. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #8

      Shutterstock

      Urquhart Castle

      A romantic ruin by Loch Ness that may have been the site of a Pictish fort. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #9

      Shutterstock

      Inverewe Garden

      Overlooking Loch Ewe, here subtropical flora and fauna thrive. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #10

      David Cruickshanks/Apa Publications

      St Andrews

      Located on the Fife coast, the town is the home of golf and Scotland’s oldest university. For more information, click here.

      A Perfect Day in Edinburgh

      9.00am

      Breakfast

      The ideal place to start a day of culture is at the Scottish Café inside the Scottish National Gallery, on Princes Street. Set yourself up with a traditional breakfast before a look around the gallery.

      10.00am

      Edinburgh Castle

      Follow the Mound, crossing Princes Street Gardens towards the Old Town and climb the steep steps up to the castle. It’s worth getting to the castle early to avoid the crowds. From here there are great views across the New Town below.

      11.30am

      Castle Hill

      Walk back down Castle Hill, passing attractions such as the Scotch Whisky Experience, Camera Obscura and Gladstone’s Land, along the way. Take time to explore the vennels and wynds as you go.

      12.30pm

      Shopping

      Off George V Bridge, visit Victoria Street with its specialist shops, and continue on into the Grassmarket for lots of lunch options. Retrace your steps and continue to High Street, where St Giles Cathedral dominates.

      2.00pm

      Royal Mile

      Continue down the Royal Mile, where you will find notable attractions including the Museum of Childhood, John Knox House, the Museum of Edinburgh and Canongate Tolbooth. Near the end of the road, the Scottish Parliament Building looms into view and at the foot of the Royal Mile stands the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

      3.00pm

      Holyroodhouse

      It is worth taking time to see the fine collection of royal artefacts (if the royal family are not in residence); alternatively, if weather allows, explore the huge expanse of Holyrood Park behind.

      4.00pm

      Afternoon tea

      Walk back up the Royal Mile. Just past the Scottish Parliament building is Clarinda’s Tearoom, a great pit stop to indulge in tea and home-baked treats.

      7.30pm

      Dinner

      After freshening up at your hotel, head to the New Town – in and around George Street, good places to eat are endless. If Italian cooking is your preference, try the ever-popular Gusto or Contini. For a special occasion, Number One boasts a Michelin star.

      9.30pm

      On the town

      You couldn’t be in a better spot to finish the night in a chic bar or nightclub. On George Street, pop into Copper Blossom for cocktails and then move onto Lulu, a trendy club located beneath the Tigerlilly hotel; or perhaps sip a Foxtrot Fizz or Red Rum at Bramble in nearby Queen Street.

      Introduction

      Scotland is a land steeped in romantic tradition. Its distinctive dress, its national drink, its famous bagpipe music and its stormy history give it an image recognisable worldwide. Though Scotland’s territory is small, it has an unrivalled variety of landscape: deep green glens that

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