Ice-carved Cairngorms, Ben Nevis with the sheer cliffs of its hidden north face, and magical Loch Lomond: the Scottish highlands and islands showcase some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery. From the landscape to the people, from the dramatic past to the ancient stones and fabled castles, here is a voyage of visual splendor through an extraordinary country. "One of the most beautiful...evocations...a superb picture book but also an exemplary and concise history."--Home and Garden.