Charles Tait Guide Books

The original Orkney Guide Book was first published in 1991. Through its various editions the book has been critically acclaimed and has become the visitor's "bible" to Orkney. The 2022 series includes the Shetland Guide Book 3rd edition,
North Coast 500 (NC500), Isle of Skye, Dorset, the North Highlands of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides 4th edition and the Orkney Peedie Guide Book 5th edition. These books feature Charles' work and are a distillation of his knowledge of each area gained through extensive travels, photography and research. They are designed to maximise the visitor's appreciation of his or her time during a stay and to be authoritative and interesting without being wordy.  An accompanying series of "Photography Locations Handbooks" for each area is in progress.
 
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The North Coast 500 Guide Book

2nd Edition (320 pages, £19.95)
Revolutionary new guide to the North Coast 500 Route including Natural History, Archaeology, History and a comprehensive Gazetteer. Suggested Itineraries, Walks, Travel Information, What to Do and See, Bibliography, Index.

Shetland Guide Book

3rd edition (304 pages, £19.95)
The lastest edtion of the Shetland Guide Book.

 

The Isle of Skye Guide Book

2nd Edition coming soon
Revolutionary new guide to the Isle of Skye including Natural History, Archaeology, History and a comprehensive Gazetteer. Suggested Itineraries, Walks, Travel Information, What to Do and See, Bibliography, Index.

OUT OF STOCK 

Orkney Peedie Guide

5th edition (288 pages, £13.95)

Outer Hebrides Guide Book

4th Edition (288 pages, £19.95)
The latest edition of the Outer Hebrides Guide Book.

 

Orkney Mini guide

2nd edition (96 pages, £5.95)
New and expanded edition of the Orkney Miniguide, pocket size and covering all of Orkney. Many photographs and an introductory text. A fine souvenir of a first visit to Orkney.

Heart of Neolithic Orkney Mini guide

2nd edition (96 pages, £5.95)
New edition of the Orkney Neolithic Miniguide. Covers the UNESCO World Heritage Site in detail as well as other Neolithic sites in the Mainland, North Isles and Hoy. An ideal pocket guide for those visiting the Neolithic archaeological sites.


The Isle of Skye Mini guide

1st Edition (128 £6.95)
Pocket sized mini guide to the Isle of Skye.

The Dorset Guide Book

1st Edition (384 pages, £14.95)
Comprehensive guide to Dorset including Natural History, Archaeology, History and a comprehensive Gazetteer. Suggested Itineraries, Travel Informatione, What to Do and See, Bibliography, Index.