Orkney : the Bradt travel guide
Rowe, Mark (Journalist)2019
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Orkney comprises 70 islands, 19 inhabited, and the focus of this guide is the 13 major inhabited islands. Masses of background information is included, from geography and geology to art, architecture and archaeology, with significant coverage of wildlife, too, as well as all the practical details you could need: when to visit, suggested itineraries, public holidays and festivals, local culture, plus accommodation and where to eat and drink. Wildlife lovers, walkers, bird-watchers, beach lovers, archaeology enthusiasts, genealogists, foodies, couples seeking escape and cyclists are all catered for, and this is an ideal guide for those who travel simply with curious minds to discover far-flung places of great cultural, historical and wildlife interest.
Main title:
Orkney : the Bradt travel guide / Mark Rowe.
Author:
Rowe, Mark (Journalist), author
Edition:
Edition 1.
Imprint:
UK : Bradt Travel Guides Ltd, 2019.
Collation:
viii, 296 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Text on inside cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781784776305 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
2454740