Scotland - Collins Pocket Reference Author:Hilary Macartney This comprehensive pocket companion will help guide you around the whole of this beautiful country, whether you are following one of the 15 suggested excursions or simply want information on specific attractions. The guide is divided into three sections: Excursions is complete with 15 well-planned itineraries, which include directions, maps, dis... more »tances, and detailed descriptions of sites and attractions visited; the Cultural Gazetteer is packed with information on specific places, people, and historical events, expanding on places and topics referred to in Excursions; and the Practical Gazetteer is full of invaluable tourist information, with entries on accommodations, climate, dining, transportation, and more. Generously illustrated with 150 color photos, this is an exceptionally useful companion for travelers.« less