Lonely Planet Scotland
Lonely Planet Scotland by Kay Gillespie is a comprehensive travel guide published by Lonely Planet Global Limited in June 2025. This 13th edition, consisting of 432 pages, offers essential insights for planning a memorable journey through Scotland, highlighting both popular attractions and hidden gems. Readers can explore the world-famous whiskies of Islay, follow the Glasgow mural trail, and embark on boat trips to witness puffins on the islands of Mull and Iona.
This guide presents a user-friendly structure designed to facilitate effortless navigation throughout Scotland. It includes exciting itineraries for multi-week trips, day excursions, and walking tours, along with expert recommendations on dining, nightlife, and local festivals. Vibrant photography and detailed maps enhance the travel experience, while an essential information toolkit provides practical tips on transport, local etiquette, and responsible travel. With coverage of key regions such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Highlands, this edition aims to connect travelers with Scotland’s rich culture and history.
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Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Scotland.
Discover Scotland’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from working your way through the world-famous whiskies of Islay in search of your perfect dram, to following the Glasgow mural trail to discover incredible works of street art by local artists, and getting up close to comical puffins on a boat trip from Mull or Iona to Staffa.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Scotland travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Scotland effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Scotland
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Edinburgh Castle to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and Stirling Castle
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Scottish culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands & Islands, Orkney & Shetland
Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet’s Scotland.
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