The Western Isles of Scotland - a harsh environment of rock, bog, loch and mountain - is one of the most beautiful yet remote areas of Scotland. In this book, the author and illustrator present a comprehensive guide to the islands and describe the journey they undertook from Barra through the Uists, Harris and Lewis as well as their explorations of the numerous smaller and uninhabited isles along the 140-mile archipelago.The book, however, is not simply a topographical guide for the traveller. It is also an essential companion, a rich celebration of the culture, folktales, legends and monuments of the Outer Hebrides, which contrasts the ancient and modern ways of life of the islanders and chronicles their daily struggle against the wild and ever-changing faces of nature.The traveller will find here detailed travel information on all the important sites, ancient monuments and areas of outstanding beauty, with pencil drawings and detailed maps of all the main islands. However, the book will also provide fascinating reading for anyone interested in the culture and beauty of the region.The Road through the Isles is the first book comprehensively to explore and explain the landscape and mysteries of the Outer Hebrides.