1st edition April 2020 256 pages 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 remote and being accessible on any
budget. Accommodation options covered include hotels, self-catering cottages,
guest houses, hostels, campsites and bothies, while transport option range from
self-drive to public transport, cycling and walking. Whether dolphin-spotting or
birdwatching, beach-combing or walking, whisky tasting or tucking into freshly
caught seafood, making a pilgrimage to Iona or cheering on the Highland Games on
Skye, Bradt's Inner Hebrides is the ideal companion for a successful visit.