The Hebrides: By the presenter of BBC TV's Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands Paperback – Illustrated, 3 Aug. 2017

Paul Murton is an engaging presenter with a rare gift of listening to the people he interviews on his travels, and an obvious affection for the landscapes he has spent years uncovering. All these qualities come through in the book, and the photographs accompanying the text are beautiful. It's a pleasure to dip in and out. I'm inspired to see more of the islands, and to learn more of their history.

I know the Hebrides well and have many books on them, i like Paul Murtons television series so wasn’t expecting much more. I was wrong. This book is lovely to just pick up ,open any page, and just enjoy.

Husband loved it

I bought this for my father as he likes to travel in Scotland in his campervan. He loves the book and said it contains great information about the islands in the outer hebrides.

Yes, you may need two hands to cope with the heavy duty, high quality, 'paperback' - but you feel as if he's in the room talking to you and pointing out places and scenes as you chat over a wee dram.Style is easy, layout sometimes a little text heavy but the ease of the narrative and the pictures just keep you moving through.Dip in or go for the full tour back to back - either way, you'll enjoy the journey, learn, or remember, much and be exhausted by the trip. Enjoy.

Bought this as a present for my husband for Christmas- we came across it earlier in the year and have watched the TV series

This is a readable, reasonable introduction to the Hebrides. The islands are arranged in chapter groups and each given a profile of around one to four pages. Entries start with an explanation of the island's name and specification of its size. Paul then either recalls some (largely superficial and often weather-based) memories of visits in his younger days and adds some interesting stories about the island's history and folklore.The focus wanders a bit. Sometimes this seems like a reference book, sometimes like a travelogue and sometimes like a book version of the TV series complete with what I imagine are transcripts from his interviews. Overall, the writing perhaps lacks colour.

Brilliant birthday present our son was very pleased with it full of ideas for visits

This book could be used just as a travel guide, but it also has a lot of history and local impressions all in a very readable style. It would be worth the price just for the magnificent photos, many by the author.

Well written, beautiful photographs, descriptive exploration of the Hebrides Isles-

Fantastic book. A great armchair travel book.