Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
RHINNS OF GALLOWAY
Page 153
Famous for its balmy gulf-stream-
fed micro-climate, the southwest is
a sanctuary for exotic plants, with
six botanic gardens to discover.
CALEDONIAN FOREST
Page 425
Among the gnarled survivors of the
great ancient forests you'll find one
of Scotland's largest populations of
the elusive red squirrel.
AILSA CRAIG
Page 168
Conspicuous, mu
n-shaped hump
just off the Ayrshire coast that's
home to one of the world's largest
colonies of gannets.
ISLAY
Page 265
Endless pretty villages and bays,
wonderfully varied wildlife, and no
fewer than eight whisky
distilleries.
EIGG
Page 497
Perfect example of a tiny Hebridean
island with a golden beach to lie on,
a hill to climb and stunning views
across to Rùm.
KNOYDART PENINSULA
Page 446
No matter whether you arrive by
boat or on foot, the sense of
dropping off the radar is the same
in one of Britain's last wilderness
regions.
