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- Excellent cultural guide - not best for planning
My sister and I recently traveled to Scotland for a 10-day holiday. We found the Blue Guide to be an excellent resource for information on the history and culture of Scotland. The history of various buildings and sites was provided in great detail as were descriptions of building interiors. The walks outlined were good and led one to lesser-known locations.
I found there to be several weaknesses, though. The book could not be used for planning a trip in terms of accomodations, shopping or restaurants as very little information is provided regarding those specifics. The index is woefully inadequate requiring one to try and remember which region a small town is located in order to find information. Attractions and sites are not rated - one is left wondering which sites would be the best when time is limited.
My sister had purchased Fodor's Scotland edition which I would recommend as a primary guide book particularly when selecting accomodations and restaurants. The Blue Guide was a great secondary guide book - particularly regarding the history and legends of Scotland.
- Excellent cultural guide - not best for planningMy sister and I recently traveled to Scotland for a 10-day holiday. We found the Blue Guide to be an excellent resource for information on the history and culture of Scotland. The history of various buildings and sites was provided in great detail as were descriptions of building interiors. The walks outlined were good and led one to lesser-known locations.
I found there to be several weaknesses, though. The book could not be used for planning a trip in terms of accomodations, shopping or restaurants as very little information is provided regarding those specifics. The index is woefully inadequate requiring one to try and remember which region a small town is located in order to find information. Attractions and sites are not rated - one is left wondering which sites would be the best when time is limited.
My sister had purchased Fodor's Scotland edition which I would recommend as a primary guide book particularly when selecting accomodations and restaurants. The Blue Guide was a great secondary guide book - particularly regarding the history and legends of Scotland.