Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot The Great Glen is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular part of Scotland. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Ben Nevis to Glen Coe and moody Loch Ness to the windswept Culloden battlefield. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs and bars, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around this beautiful region of Scotland, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands. Full coverage: Fort William, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden, Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Nairn and Beauly. (Equivalent printed page extent 64 pages).