Scotland: The Extraordinary Guide:An Insider Tour of Art, Food, and Culture

A celebration of Scotland’s wild beauty and rich heritage, this guide invites adventurous travelers to explore the country’s iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and hidden gems.

From the Highlands to the far-flung Northern Isles Scotland offers dramatic mountains, brooding castles, misty glens, and windswept lochs. Yet beyond these iconic scenes lies a wealth of experiences for those willing to venture off the beaten path. Perfect for the adventurous traveler, this book is for anyone hungry for the less obvious. 

Scotland is defined by its rich culture and ancestral heritage: from clan history and folklore to the Edinburgh Festival and Glasgow’s vibrant creative scene. Famous distilleries provide the perfect setting for a “wee dram,” while the landscape’s raw beauty—famously featured in series like Traitors and Outlander—offers the chance to swim in Highland lochs and spot red deer on the moors. The journey continues along the celebrated North Coast 500 and beneath some of Europe’s darkest skies, ideal for stargazing. From its untamed wilderness to its contemporary culture, this guide reveals Scotland at its most compelling and wild. 

Each key city and region is explored with maps, walking itineraries, and essential pit stops. Ideal for planning a trip, reminiscing about a recent visit, or daydreaming from home, it captures the spirit of Scotland for every reader. | Maud Simon is a photographer and journalist based in Toronto, Ontario, since 2017, specializing in slow travel.