Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history, History, Archaeology, Government and politics, People, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators and guides, Tourist information, Red tape, Consulates and embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Travellers with disabilities, Travelling with children, Gay travellers, What to take, Money and budgeting , Getting around, Accommodation, Food and drink, Festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Outdoor activities, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Lewis (Leòdhais)
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, What to see and do, Stornoway (Steòrnabhagh), Around Stornoway
Chapter 4 Harris (Na Hearadh)
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Shopping and activities, What to see and do, North Harris (Ceann a Tuath na Hearadh), Tarbert (An Tairbeart), Scalpay (Sgalpaigh), South Harris (Ceann a Deas na Hearadh)
Chapter 5 St Kilda
History, Getting there and away, Where to stay, Shopping, What to see and do
Chapter 6 Berneray (Beàrnaraigh) and North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath)
Berneray, North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath)
Chapter 7 Benbecula (Beinn na Faoghla)
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment, Shopping, sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 8 South Uist (Uibhist a Deas) and Eriskay (Eirisgeidh)
South Uist (Uibhist a Deas), Eriskay (Eirisgeidh)
Chapter 9 Barra (Bharraigh) and Vatersay (Bhatarsaight)
Barra, Vatersay (Bhatarsaigh) Sandray, Pabbay, Mingulay and Berneray
Appendix 1 Language and pronunciation
Appendix 2 Further reading
Index