Scotland - Mini Guide - Rough Guides

This mini pocket Scotland travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Scotland. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This book is printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.


This Scotland travel book covers: Edinburgh and the Lothians, The Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran, Glasgow and the Clyde, Argyll and Bute, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Fife, Perthshire, Northeast Scotland, The Great Glen and River Spey, The north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, The Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland.


In this Scotland guidebook, you will find:



Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas

Things not to miss in Scotland – Edinburgh, Culzean Castle, Glen Coe, Burrell Collection, Loch Lomond, Skye, Burns Country, Urquhart Castle, Inverewe Garden, St Andrews

Perfect Tour – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break

Short Scotland introduction – geographical location, cultural legacy, history with interesting key dates

What to do in Scotland – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlife

Food and drink – recommendations for local products and places to eat

Overview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps showing Scotland and around

Practical information – how to get there and around, opening times, health and medical care, and tourist information

Striking pictures – inspirational colour photography throughout

Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook Scotland

Fully updated post-COVID-19


This guide is easy to use and quick to scan through when you need help on the go. It’s the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you the flavour of Scotland without overwhelming you with too much information.