Name: Reisgids Hebridean Journey | Birlinn
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Reisgids Hebridean Journey | Birlinn

Washed by the surging waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the island chain of the Outer Hebrides lies at the very edge of Europe. This richly illustrated book is a fabulous invitation to discover the distinct character of each of the islands, covering Lewis and Harris, Berneray, Grimsay, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay, and the vibrant Gaelic culture of the islanders. From white shell sands, peaty moors and gnarly mountains to heather hills, sea-green lochs and mysterious ancient monuments, these are places of unrivalled beauty which are also home to a huge variety of wildlife on land, at sea and in the air - otters, red deer, orca, dolphins, sea eagles, grey seals and corncrake, to name but a few. Packed with outstanding experiences, fascinating insights, hidden gems and helpful information, Hebridean Journey creates the uplifting opportunity of meaningful travels and life affirming experiences in the unique magic of Scotland's Atlantic islands.

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Reisverhaal Love of Country - A Hebridean Journey | Madeleine Bunting

An extraordinary journey deep into the history and landscape of the Hebrides, exploring the islands' turbulent history, the spread of their influence, and how they shaped the nations of BritainThe Hebrides hold a remarkable place in the imaginations of Scotland and England. On the outer edge of the British Isles and facing the Atlantic Ocean, these iconic islands form part of Europe's boundary. Because of their unique position, they have been at the centre of a network of ancient shipping routes which has led to a history of cultures colliding and merging. Home to a long and rich Gaelic tradition, they have attracted saints and sinners, and artists and writers, inspiring awe and dread as well as deep attachment. Over six years, Madeleine Bunting travelled to the Hebrides, exploring their landscapes, histories and magnetic pull. With great sensitivity and perceptiveness, she delves into the meanings of home and belonging, which in these islands have been fraught with tragedy as well as…

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Reisgids North Coast Journey | Birlinn

Brigid writes with warmth and appreciation of communities that she knows and loves, and she inspires us to explore them' - Rick Stein 'Whenever I am talking to customers about the NC500, I always recommend your book for the wonderful photographs and all the extra information it contains' - David Duguid, Picaresque Books This is the essential guide to the north of Scotland, on a route which begins in Inverness, weaves westwards to Applecross and then northwards towards Torridon. From Ullapool it leads to the most northerly points in Britain, passing by Caithness and John o' Groats before heading south again through Dingwall and to Inverness.In addition to stunning mountains, moors, lochs and beaches, the route also features exquisite towns and villages, castles, distilleries, breweries, natural wonders and wildlife. Brigid Benson, who knows the road intimately, divides the route into manageable chunks, suggesting where to discover history, observe wildlife, meet great local characte…

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Reisgids Outer Hebrides - Hebriden - Schotland | Bradt Travel Guides

Voor vele landen en streken net zo goed, zo niet beter dan de Planet. soberder uitgevoerd, maar ook met veel informatie voor backpackers en met veel kaartmateriaal. Een aanrader! Voor de Hebriden is dit echt een unieke gids ... er is weinig beschkbaar met zulke goede informatie. This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Outer Hebrides is the only up-to-date guidebook to focus solely on Scotland's Western Isles: the islands of Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay. Informed and intimate, this guidebook is ideal for people who travel with curious minds to discover places of great cultural, historical and wildlife interest. The Outer Hebrides is an archipelago of 15 inhabited islands and more than 50 others that are free of human footprint. It is perfect for a staycation where you can get off the beaten track, switching off from the modern world. Huge variations in landscape are found across the islands - from L…

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Wandelgids The Hebridean Way | Cicerone

Uitstekende wandelgids van de Hebridean Way, waarbij naast alle noodzakelijke informatie ook gebruik gemaakt wordt van de echte topografische kaart. Officially launched in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis. Suitable for most walkers with a moderate level of fitness, it can be completed in 8-14 days and is rich in natural, historical and cultural interest. This guidebook presents the Hebridean Way in 10 stages of 16-35km (10-22 miles), plus two additional stages to extend the route to the Butt of Lewis in line with future plans. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, stunning photography to w…

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Reisgids Outer Hebrides Guide Book | Charles Tait

The Outer Hebrides Guide Book provides a thoroughly informative insight into unique life on the Scottish islands. Learn in fine photographic and written detail about the active traditional crafts, ancient archeology, geology and undisturbed nature and wildlife across these stunning islets. This wonderfully written guide by experienced travel writer and photographer Charles Tait takes you around the main magical islands of the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Take a step back in time and explore the rich cultural, historical and natural delights of Lewis, Harris, The Uists, and Barra. All the information provided in this guide is complimented by 12 hand-picked itineraries across the main islands of the Outer Hebrides. Each itinerary lists recommended sites, monuments and activities across a designated region or theme and are all accompanyed with Ordnance Survey maps for clarity. How this guide is laid out The Charles Tait guides for Scotland are brimming with info…

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Wandelgids The Hebrides - De Hebriden Schotland | Cicerone

This inspirational guide offers 50 varied hiking and backpacking routes on the Scottish Hebrides islands, set out in a large guidebook to be savoured. The hikes highlight all the very best landscapes and scenery to be found on the spectacular islands of the Hebrides, a wonderland for adventurous walkers to return to time and time again. Inspirational guidebook to walking in Scotland's Hebrides islands. 50 adventurous walks on well-known and remote islands; from Syke, Mull, Rum, the Uists and Barra, Ulva, Iona, Eigg and Muck and more besides. Most of the walks provide a full day for experienced walkers, with a few multi-day adventures as well as some shorter routes. The terrain is often rough, rugged and pathless, while waymarking and public transport can, in many places, be hard to find. The challenge of wild walking, and the self-reliance needed to discover the best of the Hebrides, make the islands all the more appealing for adventurous walkers. The walks also include Hebrides cla…

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Reisgids Inner Hebrides - Hebriden - Schotland | Bradt Travel Guides

Voor vele landen en streken net zo goed, zo niet beter dan de Planet. soberder uitgevoerd, maar ook met veel informatie voor backpackers en met veel kaartmateriaal. Een aanrader! Voor de Inner Hebriden is dit echt een unieke gids ... er is weinig beschkbaar met zulke goede informatie. The first guide dedicated to this group of islands in many years: from the Isle of Skye in the north to community-owned Gigha in the south, 24 islands are covered, with full practical details of how to get to each one, what to do and see while there, where to stay and where to eat. A dedicated wildlife section details interesting and rare species and where and when to see them, from whale-watching trips off Mull to RSPB hides and reserves and ongoing conservation programmes. Suggested routes and recommended packing lists are included for hikers, while history, myths and legends bring greater depth of understanding to present-day island life.The Inner Hebrides strike a perfect balance between feeling remo…

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Reisgids - Reisverhaal The Hebrides | Paul Murton

Reisgids - reisverhaal over de Hebriden Paul Murton has spent half-a lifetime exploring some of the most beautiful islands in the world – the Hebrides. He has travelled the length and breadth of the Scotland’s rugged, six-thousand-mile coast line, and sailed to over eighty islands. In this book Paul visits each of the Hebridean islands in turn, introducing their myths and legends, history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. In addition he also meets the people who live there and learns their story. He has met crofters, fishermen, tweed weavers, Gaelic singers, clan chiefs, artists, postmen and bus drivers – people from every walk of life who make the islands tick. This blend of the contemporary and the traditional creates a vivid account of the Hebrides and serves as unique guide to the less well known aspects of life among the islands. Paul Murton is well known as a documentary film maker whose work includes Grand Tours of Scotland and Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands…

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Wandelgids 85 Pathfinder Guides Outer Hebrides | Ordnance Survey

This new title to the Outer Hebrides represents a very welcome addition to our Pathfinder® Guide series: 28 outstanding walks – 23 circular and five there-and-back routes visiting ten islands. The size and nature of the islands lend themselves best to short and half-day walks where unhurried and free-range walking is encouraged and the endless distractions of scenery, wildlife, history and Gaelic cultural heritage are best appreciated and enjoyed at a relaxed pace. Featured Outer Hebrides walks include: This wonderful collection of island walks is divided into three chapters: Lewis and Harris Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay Barra and Vatersay There is an illustrated introduction to each of these island groups and planning information on ferries from the mainland and inter-island connections. Walks are presented sequentially geographically, starting in Stornoway, heading up to the Butt of Lewis and then working southwards along the main touring route down th…

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