24 things not to miss - The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands - page 19

IONA
Page 82
There's an ancient abbey and
glorious beaches at the north
of this beautiful island.
STAFFA AND THE
TRESHNISH ISLES
Page 79
The basalt columns of Staffa's
Fingal's Cave and pu ns on the
Isle of Lunga combine to make
this a superb trip.
ARRAN
Page 106
The most accessible of the
islands, Arran offers fascinating
geology, and superb walking
and cycling.
MAES HOWE, ORKNEY
Page 337
Amazingly preserved, this
five-thousand-year-old burial
chamber also contains smutty
Viking gra ti.
HIGHLAND GAMES
Page 37
Part summer sports day, part
traditional gathering, these
entertaining get-togethers are
well worth a diversion wherever
you find one in the Highlands.
SEA KAYAKING
Page 43
Clean seas and empty beaches
plus a wild-camping spot or
B&B and that fresh mackerel
you caught en route equal a
magical mini-expedition.