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A thoroughly revised and updated edition of this comprehensive guide to Scotland Detailed descriptions of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and of the country's rich collection of prehistoric remains, medieval abbeys, castles and great houses; and suggested routes for touring every corner of Scotland, from the pastoral lands of the Borders to the lonely grandeur of the Highlands and the unspoilt islands of the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland Background notes on Scotland's history, colourful characters and tradition; glossaries of Gaelic and Scots; practical advice; information on leisure activities; maps, plans and illustrations