Scotland The Best 100 Places :Extraordinary Places and Where Best to Walk, Eat and Sleep
Scotland The Best 100 Places :Extraordinary Places and Where Best to Walk, Eat and Sleep
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Published:
9 March, 2017
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Description
Peter Irvine, bestselling author of SCOTLAND THE BEST,
has selected 100 extraordinary places that epitomise what is
truly great about Scotland. This personal and diverse compendium is illustrated with beautiful and evocative images by some of Scotland’s best photographers.
Peter Irvine has drawn on a lifetime of experiences to create this list of the 100 best places in Scotland: reflective, magnificent and human places. Some choices may be surprising but all are exceptional.
This book is Pete’s ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in the bestselling independent guide to Scotland, SCOTLAND THE BEST. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat and sleep nearby.
Some of Scotland’s finest photographers have captured the essence of each place. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is Pete’s list of the places in Scotland that you really should visit in your lifetime.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008183684 |
| ISBN10 | 0008183686 |
| Number Of Pages | 232 |
| Item Weight | 630 g |
| Product Dimensions | 200 x 200 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
“Packed with gorgeous photos of Scotland taken by some of the country’s best photographers this book is a planning tool extraordinaire.” – Scottish Field
“The spectacular photographs featured in the book are accompanied by his unrivalled knowledge of Scotland making this a must have for both residents and visitors alike.” – The Press and Journal
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Author's Bio
Peter Irvine was born in Jedburgh in the Borders and educated at Hawick High School and Edinburgh University. He has been the creator and director of many of Scotland’s major events and festivals including The Opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay from it’s inception in 1993 to 2017. He lives in Edinburgh’s New Town. Peter was awarded an MBE for services to Scotland and an Honorary Doctorate from the Open University.