Visit Loch Ness Bookstore
Welcome to the Bookstore! Only books and Guides from local authors and experts from around Loch Ness are featured here. Any margin and donations from sales is all used to fund environmental projects around Loch Ness area see our VPS Page
SOUTH LOCH NESS TRAIL MAP
This strong and durable map of the South Loch Ness Trail and the Trail of the 7 Lochs is for sale online here.
The South Loch Ness Trail is 28 miles long and is an exciting new trail for all types of users. The Trail of the Seven Lochs at South Loch Ness is 50 miles long and offers stunning views for walkers and riders alike.
This map is your essential piece of equipment. Although the route is waymarked it is never a good idea to walk in remote areas without a map and compass.
The map price is £5.95 + 90p postage.
Overseas orders £5.95 + postage.
To buy securely online please enter the total price and the map name - South Loch Ness Trail Map when buying.
for multiple orders please email
SOUTH LOCH NESS
Produced by The Heritage Group this is an informative full colour booklet covering the south side of Loch Ness, an invaluable guide for those visiting the area especially useful for walkers on the South Loch Ness Trail and those who are interested in the fascinating history of the area. Contents include - wildlife & nature, people, the kirk, Wade & Telford, transport, land and forestry. In addition there are 4 pages for each of the main South Loch Ness villages with detailed maps showing the locations of places of interest and suggested walking routes.
The booklet price is £5.50 including postage (£8.25 overseas).
To buy securely online please enter the total price and the books name - South Loch Ness when buying.
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A Country Called Stratherrick
By Alan B Lawson.
This is a fascinating detailed portrait of south and east of Loch Ness a local best seller by Alan Lawson who spent many years exploring the nooks and crannies of South Loch Ness.
A Country Called Stratherrick traces the evolution of the area from the stone age arrival of man, through the formation and destruction of the clan system, to the 20th century, the book explains developments in a way which can be easily related to the landscapes and people which we see here today. It is a fascinating read and a reference source to return to, time after time and an essential resource for anyone with historic or family connections to the area.
The book price is £7.25 including postage.
Overseas orders £13.00 including postage.
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Loch Ness Understood
This is the first comprehensive Loch Ness book for more than a decade with OVER 340 PAGES & MORE THAN 200 ILLUSTRATIONS. It exposes fakes, hoaxes and pseudoscience and shows how the story grew from an interesting local story into the most famous mystery of the twentieth century. Whether or not you believe in the monster, how it grew from humble beginnings to world fame is a fascinating story in its own right and this book truly explains it all. However, it contains more than just the monster. It is a GEOGRAPHY of Loch Ness, the BIOGRAPHY of the world's favourite monster and the AUTOBIOGRAPHY of the best known Loch Ness commentator. If you are coming to the area you will find this book the most excellent companion to any visit. All books sold through this site will be signed by the author.
The book price is £17 including postage.
Overseas orders £19.25 including postage.
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Great Glen Canoe Trail
This guide is an essential resource to help you plan your journey through the Great Glen, the calm waters of the Caledonian Canal and the challenging open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. Here you will find advice on how to deal with the conditions as well as food, equipment, safety, communication and rescue. The best craft for the adventure are open canoes, sea kayaks or touring kayaks. There is advice on choosing the right craft, loading it, and the best ways of carrying it over portages. The coast to coast route can normally be completed in three to five days. Read more
The book price is £14.99 including postage
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