Highland fling

Exploring the Scottish mainland and its myriad islands, Coastal Scotland is the most comprehensive survey ever taken.

Traversing rths, cities and sea lochs, author Stuart Fisher explores the history and heritage, the art and literature and, of course, the natural wonder of this diverse, magical stretch of coast. From the wild waters around Cape Wrath to the world’s largest whirlpool at Corryvreckan, pages are brought to life with local artefacts, vignettes, detailed maps and photography to make your heart leap. Coastal Scotland: Celebrating the History, Heritage and Wildlife of Scottish Shores by Stuart Fisher (£25, paperback, Bloomsbury).