Reviews of Mary Queen of Scots Way

The reviews below refer to "Mary Queen of Scots Way" published by Rucksack Readers. To find out more about this book, click on its cover or Look inside its pages or visit its Gallery.

From an online review by Richard Morgan

One thing I love about these books: if you get to a tricky spot, the author knows you might have a problem so on a picture taken from the path, they have superimposed the route so you can hold it up and visualise your route. Genius!

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From an online review by Walkhighlands

The route is intriguing and should appeal to walkers wanting a fairly low level, accessible, multi-day walk with the satisfaction of crossing the country as well as being able to stay in interesting places, many of which have castles or other historical sites to explore ...

Printed on robust water-resistant paper and spiral bound, the guidebook has a good selection of photographs and enough background information on wildlife and history as well as good practical pointers on transport, accommodation, taking dogs etc, to whet your appetite for the route and enable you to plan a trip properly.

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From an online review on Undiscovered Scotland

Although this is a new walk, the instructions show every sign of having been carefully checked by actual users. When combined with excellent photography, in some cases with an overlay of the route to be followed, the result is a guide that inspires confidence in the reader.

The book shares all the features we have come to know and appreciate from other Rucksack Readers: including waterproof paper, a robust spiral binding, and a fold out route map. Add in an introduction which covers planning issues such as accommodation and terrain and you really do end up with everything you need in order to begin to dream of crossing Scotland by a new route that we suspect will become very popular over time.

The book also includes a biographical section about Mary Queen of Scots, and ... the route of the walk visits a number of places associated with her during her time in Scotland.

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