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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Translated into more than 20 languages
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