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Orkney & Shetland Islands: Includes Skara Brae, Fair Isle, Maes Howe, Scapa Flow, Up-Helly-Aa

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When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland's northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries, making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian and Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey.

  • Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around.

  • Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness.

  • Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink.

  • Detailed street maps will help you find your way around.

  • Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

    Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down.


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    Series: Footprint Focus Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides Ltd Edition: 2

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781910120170
    • Release date: April 10, 2014

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781910120170
    • File size: 2786 KB
    • Release date: April 10, 2014

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Travel Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland's northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries, making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian and Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey.

  • Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around.

  • Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness.

  • Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink.

  • Detailed street maps will help you find your way around.

  • Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

    Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down.


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