The hills and glens and wild coastline of Scotland s Highlands and Islands offer the ultimate escape one of the last corners of Europe where you can discover genuine solitude. Neil Wilson, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 1 author53 maps71 islandsCountless scenes of striking beautyInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsDetailed walk routesIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout