1 / 7Scotland The Best: The Islands by Peter Irvine
Scotland The Best: The Islands is a photo-led guide curated by Peter Irvine, with personal recommendations on where to sleep, eat and walk across Scotland’s islands. Its 240-page format combines travel inspiration with practical suggestions for planning visits.
At a glance
- Curated by Scotland the Best author Peter Irvine.
- Features photographs by Scottish and international photographers.
- Includes personal recommendations for places to sleep, eat and walk.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Pairs island photography with practical recommendations, making it useful for both browsing and trip planning.
- Its subject is specifically Scotland’s islands rather than Scotland as a whole.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Collins |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 3 Mar. 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008505284 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008505288 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.99 x 1.52 x 19.99 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking an illustrated introduction to Scotland’s islands.
- Travellers looking for recommendations on where to stay, eat and walk.
- Fans of Scottish travel photography or a gift book about the islands.
Less suited to
- Readers who need a detailed route-by-route itinerary or current travel logistics. The listing describes personal recommendations but does not establish that level of detail.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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22% 22% - 3 stars
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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share in the four-star category. This gives a favourable overall signal, but ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or whether the book’s photography and recommendations suit a particular trip-planning need.
Frequently asked questions
What does Scotland The Best: The Islands cover?
It is a photographic guide to Scotland’s islands, with Peter Irvine’s recommendations on where to sleep, eat and walk.
Who curated the guide?
The listing identifies Peter Irvine, author of Scotland the Best, as the guide’s curator.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 240 pages.
Is this a detailed itinerary?
The listing mentions personal recommendations, but does not specify route-by-route itineraries or current travel logistics.
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