Travel guide - Scotlans Highlands & Islands | Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands and Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover the West Highland Way, challenge yourself on Ben Nevis and sample the many varieties of whisky; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands and Islands Travel guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests

Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout

Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers West Highland Way, Central Highlands, The Great Glen and Lochaber, Skye and The Western Isles, Northwest Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands