10 Books to Read Before Visiting Scotland's Outer Hebrides

The islands of the Outer Hebrides have been inspiring writing – fact, fiction, and downright fancy – for years. From the 18th century diary entries of Boswell and Johnson, to the current-day mehr anzeigen best-sellers by Peter May, writers visiting (or living in) the islands have long been inspired to put pen to paper.

As a life-long bookworm, I’ve read a fair few books set in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides myself.

Sometimes I read them for entertainment, sometimes I read them for education, sometimes I read them for work, and sometimes I read them simply because they’re set in the Hebrides. After all, who wouldn’t be intrigued to discover how others see and depict their home?

With the arrival of Book Week Scotland, I thought it was the perfect time to share some of my favourites. So without further ado, here are 10 books I think you should read before visiting the Outer Hebrides – books that will inspire you to visit, books that will bring back fond memories of a past holiday, or books that will give you an historical insight into the archipelago. weniger anzeigen