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Outer Hebrides Guide Book (3rd edition, 2nd revision) Paperback – January 1, 2001

by Charles Tait (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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The Outer Hebrides Guide Book, 3rd edition (240 pages) ISBN 9780951785997 (£12.95) Publication date 18th January 2013 A major new edition of the "Outer Hebrides Guide Book" The new 240 page edition of the very successful Outer Hebrides Guide Book includes many new features and covers all of the latest archaeological discoveries, visitor attractions and many more less-frequented places. For the first time a series of itineraries are suggested. These cover all of the inhabited islands. Car or bicycle tours, walks, sites of interest and places to stop are all covereded. Index boxes are included in each section to aid navigation. The Introduction covers Natural and Curtural History in depth. Enviroment and Geology, as well as seasonal Birds, Wild Flowers and Animals are all described. Archaeology from the first settlers to Norse times is covered in depth. Medieval and Modern History, Placenames, Language and Modern Times complete this section. The Gazetteer deals with each area and island in turn, and includes many out of the way places and uninhabited islands as well as the main attractions. The final section includes information on Transport, Services, What to Do and See and Further Reading. Ordnance Survey maps are an essential addition. The book has over 600 Charles Tait images, as well as OS maps and some old prints. It is 140x220mm in size and provides a comprehensive source of information to the visitor.
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    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Charles Tait Photographic
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    5.59 x 0.47 x 8.43 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0951785990
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0951785997
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charles Tait Photographic; 3rd Edition (January 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0951785990
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0951785997
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.47 x 8.43 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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HMS Warspite
5.0 out of 5 stars Your guide to the Outer Hebrides...
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2019
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This guide book by Charles Tait offers a wonderfully readable approach to the Outer Hebrides, the islands located in the Atlantic Ocean west of mainland Scotland. It offers good information on how to get there, how to get around, and what to see. The offerings cover a broad mixture of wildlife, history, traditional crafts, and above all, the natural landscape of the islands, for the enterprising traveler who is willing to explore, whether by bus, car, bike and/or on foot.

The guide opens with a brief but excellent introduction about the Outer Hebrides, including their geography and natural history. Each major island gets a chapter, listing population centers, natural and man-made sights, museums, and the like. A summation by island at the end provides handy reference listings.

The book has lots of maps to show the reader where things are, although additional coverage in the form of OS Explorer maps is highly recommended for extended hiking and biking. The mixture of Gaelic and English place names may be a bit of challenge in following the narrative in places. The color photography of the landscape, the wildlife, and the various archeological sites is especially enticing. Well recommended as a planning guide for a visit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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Super detailed. We are planning our first trip to the Outer Hebrides and didn’t know where to start. This book gives us some great direction. Thank you!
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uprsc
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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Wow, what a well written and organized guide book. This is one I have found very useful to plan where to go and what to expect. Very useful!!!
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J.B. Good
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
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If you have any plans to visit the Islands (or are just interested), this book is an excellent resource with a wealth of information. Well-written - Mr. Tait obviously knows the Islands well - the history, culture, geography, flora and fauna. Highly recommended!
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Dukeblue
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent guide book
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014
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Wow--I waited a while for delivery (perhaps this book is an import)? That said, it is well detailed and focused on the islands themselves including important sites to visit, geology, and history of the area--not just the typical emphasis on lodging and restaurants. Suggested itineraries are included. I'm taking this one with me for sure when I visit.
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Virginia A Jenner
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful information; well laid-out
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2016
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Very useful information; well laid-out.
We were in the Outer Hebrides for a week in 2015.
I wish we had it with us then.
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David M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
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Great book
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lw9999
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have to really see the Outer Hebrides
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2016
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Great book if doing the outer Isles. The book has every sight you could think of visiting and includes not only the main ,easily accessible islands but the outliers as well. The book has good historical info and gives grid references so you can actually find some of the more obscure locations. It's worth noting that the book focuses on the sights so don't expect the where to stay/where to eat info you tend to get other books. However as it's so easy to find that stuff online.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2019
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The Outer Hebrides book is fantastic! So was The Orkney book, but it was The Orkney book that had the terrible binding. The very first time I opened it, the binding came apart, leaving chunks of the book completely falling out :(
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Auntie HD
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for anyone planning a visit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2016
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Excellent book packed with information and advice on where to go and what to see. We are planning a trip and this book has been a great help. The print is a little small, but it is clear to read. It also gives you background information on the history, geology, environment etc, so it is educational too.
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The Cats' Mother
5.0 out of 5 stars Really well laid out and comprehensive guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2014
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We're off to the Outer Hebrides for a break later this year and I bought this book to give us ideas as to routes/sights/hotels and so on and it has proved very useful. It has beautiful photographs as well. Obviously as we haven't actually been to the Hebrides yet I cannot vouch for the book's accuracy, but it looks super and has good maps.
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MR M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent background to the islands
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2016
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Excellent background to the islands, with good tales of the history, geology, flora and fauna, and suggested tourist itineraries.
Not the book to choose for where to stay and eat; nor does it mention the Lewis distillery and where to find it.
But overall it explains the Western Isles very well and encourages a visit or two.
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