Scottish Wild Country Backpacking
by Peter Edwards, David Lintern and Stefan Durkacz
Published by Cicerone, £25, paperback
THIS GUIDE to backpacking routes in the Highlands and Islands is an excellent introduction to the possibilities for overnight and multi-day walks in this glorious landscape. I’ve done most of the routes, either as described or as part of other walks, and this is a good selection. At the same time it is only a selection. There are dozens more routes that could be added. Those familiar with the area can