With its many photographs, great introductory chapters and practical travel information, this compact guide for visitors is an excellent overview of Scotland and its highlights. Most of the book is devoted to a region-by-region description of attractions, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, the highlands and islands. With excellent local maps.  (SCT09, $22.00)

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Eyewitness Guide Scotland
Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •  2008 • FLEXI-BOUND  • 224 PAGES
This compact, illustrated travel guide features color photography, excellent maps and a region-by-region synopsis of Scotland's attractions. (SCT40, $23.00)