North Coast Journey: The Magic of Scotland's Northern Highlands - As seen on Jeremy Clarkson's 'Grand...

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Brigid Benson

North Coast Journey

The Magic of Scotland's Northern Highlands - As seen on Jeremy Clarkson's 'Grand Tour'

Brigid Benson

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English

Birlinn Ltd
01 September 2024

Photography & photographs; Travel & holiday guides; Travel writing

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 characters, shop at quirky stores, taste outstanding food, drink in friendly bars and cafes, stand in awe of amazing sights, and recommending places to picnic, swim, surf, walk and stargaze. And great places to camp and stay. She also draws attention to potential pitfalls, offering useful advice on single-track roads, fuel, car problems, planning realistic itineraries, and much more.

Stunning, full-colour landscape photography features throughout, and a full list of photographs can be found on page 229 for your reference.

'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

By: Brigid Benson
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Fully Revised and Updated Edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 979g
ISBN: 9781780278803
ISBN 10: 1780278802
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brigid Benson is the bestselling author of 52 Weekends by the Sea and 52 Weekends in the Country, both published by Penguin.

Reviews for North Coast Journey: The Magic of Scotland's Northern Highlands - As seen on Jeremy Clarkson's 'Grand Tour'

'This is a wonderful book - written with real heart' -- Sean Lusk 'Clearly Benson loves the area and wants others to love it as well. So, even if you aren’t planning such a trip, the book is still a joy to read, with its superb illustrations. Enjoy it by the fireside in the winter and then plan your trip for when the sun begins to shine' * Sorted * 'A beautiful compendium of all that the North Highlands has to offer. Comprehensive, yet beautifully presented. Highlighting curiosities and emphasising the importance of respecting the locals, Brigid Benson provides a detailed guide on how to navigate this increasingly popular area' * Scottish Field * 'For Scottish travel it doesn't get better than North Coast Journey, an eco-friendly, common-sensical, well-researched foray around the locale of the North Coast 500 and beyond' * The Scotsman * 'Ideal for those exploring the NC500' * Bookseller * 'Packed with information, from where to swim, shop or watch wildlife to how to deal with single-track roads without ending up in a ditch' -- Rosemary Goring * The Herald, Top 10 Travel Books *