Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Feast on fresh shell-fish platters, find hidden beaches and stunning forest paths, search for the Loch Ness monster–using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from flocking to Oban, the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland', for sustainable shell-fish platters; to hitting the road to find hidden beaches on the crowd-free Cowal Peninsula; and star gazing amid the epic beauty of Galloway Forest Park.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Scotland
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from meeting a master distiller of whisky, to immersing yourself in Scotland's Viking history, and understanding the story behind Glasgow's big personality
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Edinburgh; Glasgow; Southern Scotland; Stirling, Fife & Perthshire; Northeast Scotland; Southern Highlands & Islands; Central Highlands; Northern Highlands; Skye & the Outer Hebrides; Orkney; Shetland

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland.