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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Edinburgh’s

Quiet Escapes

Many visitors to Scotland’s capital stay just long enough to visit Edinburgh Castle and stroll down the bustling Royal Mile, but there is so much more awaiting those who venture away from the city’s well-trodden tourist trail.

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t Royal Observatory of Edinburgh overlooking the city from Blackford Hill

Royal Observatory of Edinburgh

A stargazer’s haven, this observatory atop Edinburgh’s Blackford Hill on the south side of the city hosts special events and public astronomy evenings throughout the year. These are always very popular so it is wise to book well in advance. Learn about the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh’s research as you peer through a telescope at wonders of the night sky. You can also take a tour of the building and its Victorian telescopic dome.
Find out more: www.roe.ac.uk

Dalkeith Country Park

Only 5 miles (8 km) from the city centre, this estate has a lot to offer both adults and kids, including walking and cycling trails, picnic and play areas, a shop and café, plus special events, activities and more. Should you wish to extend your visit, there is also on-site accommodation.
Find out more: www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk

Surgeons’ Hall Museum

Not for the faint-hearted, but certainly appealing to the morbidly curious, this off-piste Edinburgh museum opened to the public in 1832. Originally intended as a teaching facility for medical students, the museum is home to one of the oldest and largest pathology collections in the United Kingdom. It contains an extensive collection of preserved organic tissue and bone, historic scientific instruments and an array of anatomic and medical artifacts, plus state-of-the-art interactive features.
Find out more: www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk

Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar is Edinburgh’s forgotten castle, but it’s well worth making the short trip from the city centre to soak up some hidden history at this little-visited ruin. You’re likely to be one of only a few people there, so you will have ample opportunity to pose for pictures beneath its massive 15th-century stone walls.
Find out more: www.historicenvironment.scot

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Insider tip

Dunbar’s Close

Numerous closes and secret alleyways veer off the main drag from the busy Royal Mile. Wander down Dunbar’s Close and you will find a surprisingly tranquil 17th-century parterre garden sheltered beneath a leafy canopy. Entry to the garden is free of charge.