This cultural travel guide to Scotland is for travellers who want to experience Scotland beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Scotland truly Scottish—its people, traditions, regional character, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Scotland is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Scottish culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional identities, from the Highlands and Islands to the Lowlands and Borders
• Scottish food, whisky and culinary heritage
• Scotland's history, clans and the events that shaped the nation
• Castles, traditions and legendary folklore
• Music, literature and the arts, from bagpipes to Burns
• Festivals, Highland Games and local celebrations
• The people, values and enduring spirit that define Scotland today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Scotland - A Cultural Journey is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Scotland.