Orkney
Rowe, Mark (Journalist)2024
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This thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe. He combines all the practical details a traveller could need (when to visit, suggested itineraries, local culture, accommodation, and where to eat and drink) together with insightful background that ranges from geography and geology to architecture and archaeology, plus significant coverage of wildlife. Comprising 70 islands, of which just 19 are inhabited, Orkney is extraordinary. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney harbours many archaeological treasures, including Skara Brae, the most important Stone-Age village in northern Europe, and Maeshowe chambered tomb, whose entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice.
Main title:
Orkney / Mark Rowe.
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Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
UK : Bradt Travel Guides Ltd, 2024.
Collation:
328 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2019.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781804690963 (pbk)
Dewey class:
914.1'132'04862914.113204862
Language:
English
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BRN:
3699330
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