<DIV></DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotland’s northernmost archipelagos, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland and set foot on a land of ancient relics, deserted beaches and stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries, making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian and Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines, mysterious ancient monuments, evocative bays and glorious wilderness, along with the best places to stay and eat and where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey.</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst>• Includes Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around.</P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>• Get off the beaten track and discover jaw-dropping scenery and experience real wilderness.</P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>• Accommodation listings aplenty, plus where to eat and drink.</P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle>• Detailed street maps will help you find your way around.</P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=ListParagraphCxSpLast>• Slim enough to fit in your pocket.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos, this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I> </I></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><I>The content of Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook.</I>