There are few places in the UK as remote and wild as North West Scotland. Even in the height of summer it’s possible to drive (or walk) for miles without meeting another person. There’s also a huge diversity of landscapes here: the comparatively gentle and accessible east coast gives way inland to the vast Flow Country, the largest expanse of blanket bog in Europe (and much more appealing than that title might lead you to believe); the coast north of here has a stark emptiness to it, with craggy peninsulas punctuated by coves of golden sand, while the west coast is characterised by its deep sea lochs and looming peaks. Bradt's Scotland's North Highlands, plus Inverness provides clear, thorough information and advice for your visit, with plenty to appeal to walkers/hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, history lovers, campers, surfers and kayakers. |
