Fully revised & updated, this is the only book with detailed information & maps on every Scottish isl&. With the author's own paintings liberally illustrating it, this beautiful guide will take you everywhere, whether by armchair or yacht. From the abandoned crofts of Mingulay & the standing stones of Orkney to the white beaches of Colonsay & the spectacular Cuillins of Skye, this is the first complete gazetteer to cover all of Scotland's many hundreds of islands, including those which are uninhabited & those which are notoriously difficult to reach. Packed with information on access, anchorages, points of historical or natural interest & things to do & see, this fascinating compendium provides indispensable information for touring, for browsing, for reference, & for all of those travellers who wish to experience some of the most beautiful & remote places in the world. No other book begins to emulate the range & depth of the information contained in The Scottish Islands. Illustrated with full-colour illustrations & relief maps of all the main islands, this is both an impressive work of reference & a fascinating personal view of Scotland's distant outposts.