Table of Contents for
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Scotland

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  1. COVER
  2. Half Title
  3. CONTENTS
  4. DISCOVER SCOTLAND
  5. Welcome to Scotland
  6. Reasons to Love Scotland
  7. Explore Scotland
  8. Discover Itineraries
  9. Scotland Itineraries
  10. 7 Days On the North Coast 500
  11. Scotland for Outdoor Adventures
  12. Scotland for Wildlife Encounters
  13. Scotland for Spectacular Castles
  14. Scotland for Bookworms
  15. Scotland for Art Lovers
  16. Scotland for Music Lovers
  17. Scotland for Foodies
  18. Scottish Spirit
  19. Scotland for Families
  20. Scotland for Beachgoers
  21. Scotland on Screen
  22. A Year in Scotland
  23. A Brief History
  24. EXPERIENCE SCOTLAND
  25. Edinburgh
  26. Area Map - Edinburgh
  27. 2 Days
  28. Edinburgh’s Summer Festivals
  29. Quiet Escapes Edinburgh’s
  30. Edinburgh Castle
  31. The Royal Mile
  32. Calton Hill
  33. National Museum of Scotland
  34. Scottish National Gallery
  35. Experience More
  36. A Short Walk - New Town
  37. A Long Walk - Water of Leith Walkway
  38. Southern Scotland
  39. Area Map - Southern Scotland
  40. Culzean Castle and Country Park
  41. Abbotsford
  42. Experience More
  43. Glasgow
  44. Area Map - Glasgow
  45. 2 Days in Glasgow
  46. Glasgow’s Industrial Heritage
  47. Basilica di San Marco
  48. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  49. Experience More
  50. Central and Northeast Scotland
  51. Area Map - Central and Northeast Scotland
  52. The Veneto and Friuli
  53. Scone Palace
  54. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
  55. Stirling Castle
  56. Experience More
  57. The Highlands and Islands
  58. Area Map - The Highlands and Islands
  59. Highland Traditions and Culture
  60. Remote Island Getaways
  61. Ben Nevis
  62. Cairngorms National Park
  63. The Great Glen
  64. Isle of Skye
  65. Orkney Islands
  66. Shetland Islands
  67. Outer Hebrides
  68. Experience More
  69. A Driving Tour - Road to the Isles
  70. NEED TO KNOW
  71. Before You Go
  72. Getting Around
  73. Practical Information
  74. Scottish Vocabulary
  75. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IMPRINTS
  76. Copyright
  77. Navigational Contents

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Reasons to Love

Scotland

Dramatic coastlines, soaring mountains and spirited cities, each with their own rich and multifaceted culture. There are so many things that make this vibrant country irresistible. Here’s a round up of a few of our favourites.

1 Dramatic History

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t Explore ancient strongholds such as Edinburgh Castle, or be transported to medieval times as you wander the winding, cobbled closes and hidden courtyards of the Royal Mile.

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2 Majestic Landscapes

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t Venture through the iconic Highland landscapes of Glencoe and the Isle of Skye, and explore rolling moorlands and ravishing coastlines in Torridon and the northwest.

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3 Hogmanay

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t Party your way into the New Year with world-class bands and awesome midnight pyrotechnics at Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay, then join locals in a “Loony Dook” to blow the cobwebs away.

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4 A Flourishing Foodie Scene

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t Scotland is in full culinary bloom thanks to creative chefs across the country working their magic with the best locally sourced ingredients.

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5 Cities of Culture

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t Admire Renaissance gems at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery or cutting-edge design at Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern Art and the V&A, Dundee.

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6 Distilleries Galore

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t Scotland is a whisky-lover’s paradise. Sip ancient malts in distilleries such as Glenlivet in Speyside, or try a new breed of Scotch at an artisan spirit house or cocktail bar.

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7 Highland Culture

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t Experience Highland heritage, tartan pageantry, pipe music, Scottish dance and caber-tossing muscle-men (and women) at Highland games and clan gatherings.

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8 Island Getaways

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t Admire a Hebridean sunset from Saligo Bay on Islay. As otherworldly shadows dance across the sand, you’ll see why the island is called Queen of the Hebrides.

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9 Wildlife Spotting

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t Spot seals, whales and dolphins in the chilly waters of the Moray Firth, meet puffins on Handa Island, or go on a Highland safari where you can see red deer and wildcats.

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10 Ceilidh Till the Wee Hours

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t Tap your feet to the rhythms of traditional Scottish jigs and reels at a lively ceilidh, or even better, join in. Just about anyone can get the hang of an Orcadian Strip the Willow.

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11 Outdoor Activities

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t Ride whitewater rapids on the River Tay, cycle in Galloway Forest Park, or ascend summits like Ben Nevis and Lochnagar while walking the West Highland Way.

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12 World-Class Golf

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t Play a breezy round of golf at the iconic St Andrews Links, birthplace of golf and home of the famous Royal and Ancient. Golf Club.