Book description
For whisky fans and their travelling buddies. This insightful and well-researched pocket guidebook is all you need to enhance your Islay visit. It is the ideal companion for the Scotch whisky dreamers and those who share a passion for Scotland's islands. Pop it in your back pocket and set off. Information at a glance with no need to plan or study beforehand. There are ten world-famous Scotch whisky distilleries to discover, all with useful insider tips clearly listed. Islay's other treasures are not forgotten either: ancient history, archaeology and Islay's amazing bird life also feature. There are suggested daily tour routes around Islay highlighting what to look out for. There are also details of day tours to the nearby Islands of Jura and Colonsay. The author has been guiding groups from all over the world for almost 20 years and is very much aware of what visitors actually want. This guidebook has it all!
About the Author
Maggie McLeod, a native Scot, living in Edinburgh, is a professional Scottish tourist guide (Blue Badge). Blue Badge guides are the official accredited tourist guides recognised by Scottish government and Visit Scotland. Maggie has a certificate in Scottish studies from the University of Edinburgh, holds a diploma in Wines & Spirits and is a Scotch Whisky ambassador. Maggie has travelled extensively throughout Scotland guiding individuals and small groups over the last 20 years but the islands have always been her passion.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience