Wild Guide Scotland: Hidden Places, Great Adventures & the Good Life

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NEIST POINT, ISLE OF SKYE: The book describes this westerly point of the island as the 'best place on Skye to spot minke whales, basking sharks and dolphins'.

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The book reveals that it's surrounded by dark rocks, including 40m- (131ft) tall Stack Clo Kearvaig, known as 'the cathedral' on account of 'its pair of spire-like sandstone pinnacles and natural window created by the sea'. From dolphins and whales playing in the sea, and majestic birds of prey swooping overhead, to our popular Highland coos and so much more, pick your favourite Scotland animal and head out on a wildlife tour. UYEA, SHETLAND, MAINLAND: This breathtaking spot is ‘undoubtedly a contender for Shetland’s greatest beach’, the book declares.ST KILDA ARCHIPELAGO, OUTER HEBRIDES: The isolated archipelago of St Kilda is described as a 'dramatic' place, with residents including flocks of seabirds, a few employees at a radar station and some scientists and restoration workers during the summer months. BONES CAVES, ASSYNT, SUTHERLAND: The rather sinister name of these caves comes from the ’staggering number of animal bones that were discovered here over a century ago’, the book reveals, adding that ‘northern lynx, Arctic fox, brown bear and even polar bear’ have been excavated from the site. SUILVEN, INVERPOLLY NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE, NORTHWESTERN HIGHLANDS: This distinctive peak is ‘one of the finest and most identifiable mountains in the country’, according to the book.

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A perfect choice for a family adventure, each buggy can seat three adults, or two adults and two children, all with fitted seat belts. Dive in and you'll find images of a tiny road winding through an epic valley in Argyll; a remote bothie in a wild bay at the tip of the mainland; an improbable rock formation on Orkney; a lost village in the St Kilda archipelago; a prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Sky; the UK's highest waterfall in Sutherland, and the impossibly cute village of Pennan. Wild swimming, sometimes known as outdoor or open water swimming, is an extra special watersport in Scotland. The guide was fully reviewed and revised from 2020-2021 with a Food Standards Scotland guide published on 16th December 2021.Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, head on a walking tour of the farm where you can see Highland cows up close, wander past remains from the Bronze Age and finish off with some delicious home baking. This book is almost like a love letter to Scotland, penned by someone who clearly knows the region intimately. HIRTA ISLAND, ST KILDA, OUTER HEBRIDES: Hirta, which is the largest island in the St Kilda archipelago, was inhabited from the late Stone Age until 1930 when the last of the 36 inhabitants were evacuated, the book notes. Scotland is alluring and inspiring and offers plenty of places to find freedom and reconnect with nature. SGURR A’ CHAORACHAIN, WESTER ROSS, NORTH-WEST HIGHLANDS (LEFT): This beauty spot is an ‘easily accessible mountain summit’ that's home to one of the highest car parks in the country.

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As a keen photographer, I’ve found the Wild Guide Scotland to be an invaluable resource for finding stunning photography spots. A man known for his long-distance walking exploits probably needed the same kind of fortitude to pull together this particular tour de force.

A handful of white-washed cottages line the country road, before a shimmering, sheltered bay beckons you in for a quick plunge. DUNNOTTAR CASTLE, ABERDEENSHIRE: ‘Without a doubt, this extensive medieval fortress is one of the greatest castles in Scotland,’ the book observes.

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We would like to extend our thanks to industry for their cooperation and patience during the development of the revised guide. This Scotland travel book is a must for aspiring or keen photographers who want the perfect place to shoot - and the perfect time to be there.A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling Wild Guide series (winner of travel guidebook of the year 2015).