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Skye and the Inner Hebrides including Mull, Islay, Iona and more

Featherstone Katie
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781804691809
Publisert
2024-11-08
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bradt Travel Guides
Vekt
305 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Featherstone Katie

Biographical note

After having holidayed around the Inner Hebrides every year since she was born, Katie Featherstone (featherytravels.co.uk; @featherytravels) spent the first decade of adulthood getting as far away from the UK as possible, writing a lot and trying to learn how to use a camera. Around Christmas 2016 she considered that hiking in horizontal rain was more exciting than lying under palm trees, and hasn't managed to shake the idea since. Since writing the first edition of Bradt's Inner Hebrides, she has moved to Islay, becoming a full-time 'it's nice round here' writer, focussing on history, hiking, and sustainable travel; her bylines include The Guardian, The Independent, Trail Magazine, TGO Magazine, Walk Highlands, Hidden Europe and Coast. When she's not researching other parts of Scotland, she spends her spare time cycling around - surprising people with her squeaky brakes - and tramping through boggy bits of Islay in her walking boots.

Skye and the Inner Hebrides including Mull, Islay, Iona and more

Featherstone Katie
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
Featherstone Katie
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
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Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the new, thoroughly updated, second edition of the most detailed standalone travel guidebook to this group of Scottish islands. Author Katie Featherstone, who loved the Inner Hebrides so much she moved there, features 20 inhabited islands, from the Isle of Skye in the north to community-owned Gigha in the south, plus the gateway towns of Oban and Mallaig on the Scottish mainland. Ransacked by Vikings, caught between warring clan chiefs and exploited by mainland nobility, the ongoing survival of Inner Hebridean communities testifies to the strength of their character. Reclaiming an identity through their native Gaelic language, ceilidh dancing and traditional industries remains a struggle, but despite only around 20,000 people living across the region, each inhabited island has a distinctive history, character and culture. With a bridge to the mainland, Skye sees the most visitors; it boasts the most varied landscape and most obvious attractions, including its Highland Games. Other, smaller islands remain relatively remote and less affected by the outside world. Pious Iona, Islay with its whisky, and Canna - where the village shop still runs via honesty box - all have their own individual charm. Beyond cultural intrigue, the Inner Hebrides are renowned for their wild places, striking a perfect balance between feeling remote and being accessible on any budget. Scotland's 'right to roam' provides infinite walking possibilities. Away from the villages, miles of intricate coastline, with sandy beaches and towering cliffs, enclose swathes of heathery moorland and hills. Hikers can enjoy Mull's dramatic rock formations or Jura's 'Paps', with only a herd of red deer or a soaring eagle for company. On Skye, you can go beachcombing in the morning, then watch the Highland Games in the afternoon. Wildlife-watchers can snorkel with basking sharks off Coll, listen for corncrakes on Tiree, admire wintering geese on Islay or spot dolphins off Mull. With extensive listings of accommodation and eating options, detailed transport advice, walking routes and packing lists, plus insights into history, myths and lifestyle, Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the ideal companion for an enjoyable visit.
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Inner Hebrides travel guide. Holiday tips and travel advice for the islands of the Inner Hebrides. Features Skye, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, Coll and Tiree, Raasay, Rona, the Small Isles, the Slate Islands, Colonsay, Gigha, Lismore and Kerrera, plus Oban and Mallaig. Covers accommodation, restaurants, language, wildlife, walks, beaches and culture.
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Contents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Geology, Climate, Natural history and conservation, Archaeology and physical history, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sport Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women and LBGTQIA+ travellers, Travelling with a disability, Travelling with children, Travelling with a dog, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Outdoor activities, Opening hours, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Portree and the Braes, Uig and the Trotternish Peninsula, Edinbane, Dunvegan and the Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas, Minginish and the Cuillin Hills, Elgol, Broadford, Sleat and the southeast Chapter 4 Raasay (Ratharsair) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5 The Small Isles History, Getting there and away, Other practicalities, Rùm (Rùm), Eigg (Eige), Canna (Canaigh) and Sanday (Sandaigh), Muck (Muc) Chapter 6 Coll (Cola) and Tiree (Tiriodh) History, Getting there and away, Coll, Tiree Chapter 7 Mull (Muile), Iona (Ì Chaluim Chille), Ulva (Ulbha) and Gometra (Gòmastra) Mull, Iona, Ulva and Gometra Chapter 8 Lismore (Lios Mòr) and Kerrera (Cearara) Lismore, Kerrera Chapter 9 The Slate Islands Getting there and away, Tourist information, Other practicalities, Seil (Saoil), Easdale Island (Eilean Èisdeal), Luing (Luinn) Chapter 10 Colonsay (Colbhasa) and Oronsay (Orasaigh) Colonsay, Oronsay Chapter 11 Islay (Ìle) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Sports and activities, Bowmore, Bridgend and the northeast, Port Ellen, the Oa and the southeast, The Rhinns of Islay Chapter 12 Jura (Diùra) Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 13 Gigha (Giogha) History, Getting there and around, Tourist information, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 14 Gateway Towns Oban, Mallaig, Other ports and connections Appendix 1 Glossary Appendix 2 Common Gaelic words and phrases Appendix 3 Further information Index
Les mer
. The most detailed guide dedicated to the Inner Hebrides . Increasingly popular destination: caravan tourism, for example, tripled 2015-21. . Islay featured in the 2023 BBC documentary Wild Isles About Bradt Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign
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Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the new, thoroughly updated, second edition of the most detailed standalone travel guidebook to this group of Scottish islands. Author Katie Featherstone, who loved the Inner Hebrides so much she moved there, features 20 inhabited islands, from the Isle of Skye in the north to community-owned Gigha in the south, plus the gateway towns of Oban and Mallaig on the Scottish mainland. Ransacked by Vikings, caught between warring clan chiefs and exploited by mainland nobility, the ongoing survival of Inner Hebridean communities testifies to the strength of their character. Reclaiming an identity through their native Gaelic language, ceilidh dancing and traditional industries remains a struggle, but despite only around 20,000 people living across the region, each inhabited island has a distinctive history, character and culture. With a bridge to the mainland, Skye sees the most visitors; it boasts the most varied landscape and most obvious attractions, including its Highland Games. Other, smaller islands remain relatively remote and less affected by the outside world. Pious Iona, Islay with its whisky, and Canna - where the village shop still runs via honesty box - all have their own individual charm. Beyond cultural intrigue, the Inner Hebrides are renowned for their wild places, striking a perfect balance between feeling remote and being accessible on any budget. Scotland's 'right to roam' provides infinite walking possibilities. Away from the villages, miles of intricate coastline, with sandy beaches and towering cliffs, enclose swathes of heathery moorland and hills. Hikers can enjoy Mull's dramatic rock formations or Jura's 'Paps', with only a herd of red deer or a soaring eagle for company. On Skye, you can go beachcombing in the morning, then watch the Highland Games in the afternoon. Wildlife-watchers can snorkel with basking sharks off Coll, listen for corncrakes on Tiree, admire wintering geese on Islay or spot dolphins off Mull. With extensive listings of accommodation and eating options, detailed transport advice, walking routes and packing lists, plus insights into history, myths and lifestyle, Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the ideal companion for an enjoyable visit.
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Inner Hebrides travel guide. Holiday tips and travel advice for the islands of the Inner Hebrides. Features Skye, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, Coll and Tiree, Raasay, Rona, the Small Isles, the Slate Islands, Colonsay, Gigha, Lismore and Kerrera, plus Oban and Mallaig. Covers accommodation, restaurants, language, wildlife, walks, beaches and culture.
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Contents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Geology, Climate, Natural history and conservation, Archaeology and physical history, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sport Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women and LBGTQIA+ travellers, Travelling with a disability, Travelling with children, Travelling with a dog, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Outdoor activities, Opening hours, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Portree and the Braes, Uig and the Trotternish Peninsula, Edinbane, Dunvegan and the Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas, Minginish and the Cuillin Hills, Elgol, Broadford, Sleat and the southeast Chapter 4 Raasay (Ratharsair) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5 The Small Isles History, Getting there and away, Other practicalities, Rùm (Rùm), Eigg (Eige), Canna (Canaigh) and Sanday (Sandaigh), Muck (Muc) Chapter 6 Coll (Cola) and Tiree (Tiriodh) History, Getting there and away, Coll, Tiree Chapter 7 Mull (Muile), Iona (Ì Chaluim Chille), Ulva (Ulbha) and Gometra (Gòmastra) Mull, Iona, Ulva and Gometra Chapter 8 Lismore (Lios Mòr) and Kerrera (Cearara) Lismore, Kerrera Chapter 9 The Slate Islands Getting there and away, Tourist information, Other practicalities, Seil (Saoil), Easdale Island (Eilean Èisdeal), Luing (Luinn) Chapter 10 Colonsay (Colbhasa) and Oronsay (Orasaigh) Colonsay, Oronsay Chapter 11 Islay (Ìle) History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Sports and activities, Bowmore, Bridgend and the northeast, Port Ellen, the Oa and the southeast, The Rhinns of Islay Chapter 12 Jura (Diùra) Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 13 Gigha (Giogha) History, Getting there and around, Tourist information, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 14 Gateway Towns Oban, Mallaig, Other ports and connections Appendix 1 Glossary Appendix 2 Common Gaelic words and phrases Appendix 3 Further information Index
Les mer
. The most detailed guide dedicated to the Inner Hebrides . Increasingly popular destination: caravan tourism, for example, tripled 2015-21. . Islay featured in the 2023 BBC documentary Wild Isles About Bradt Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781804691809
Publisert
2024-11-08
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bradt Travel Guides
Vekt
305 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Featherstone Katie

Biographical note

After having holidayed around the Inner Hebrides every year since she was born, Katie Featherstone (featherytravels.co.uk; @featherytravels) spent the first decade of adulthood getting as far away from the UK as possible, writing a lot and trying to learn how to use a camera. Around Christmas 2016 she considered that hiking in horizontal rain was more exciting than lying under palm trees, and hasn't managed to shake the idea since. Since writing the first edition of Bradt's Inner Hebrides, she has moved to Islay, becoming a full-time 'it's nice round here' writer, focussing on history, hiking, and sustainable travel; her bylines include The Guardian, The Independent, Trail Magazine, TGO Magazine, Walk Highlands, Hidden Europe and Coast. When she's not researching other parts of Scotland, she spends her spare time cycling around - surprising people with her squeaky brakes - and tramping through boggy bits of Islay in her walking boots.

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