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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Highland

Traditions and Culture

After the Battle of Culloden in 1706, the British government set out to destroy Highland culture. Some say this only strengthened Highlanders’ resolve to celebrate their heritage, which continues to this day in the form of clan gatherings, spectacular sporting tournaments, and Highland Games.

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t Players engaged in the traditional Highland sport of Camanachd, or shinty

Fast and Furious Highland Sport

Camanachd (shinty), the fast and fearsome sport of the Highlands, plays out much like a ferocious clan battle. Players raise their sticks to hit the ball in the air and physical contact is allowed. Men’s and Women’s finals for the Camanachd and Valerie Fraser cups take place in September. Check www.shinty.com for local fixtures.

Traditional Highland Games

Kilted muscle-men (and women) are a high point of any Highland Games, where athletes toss mighty cabers, hurl massive hammers and throw mammoth weights. Over 80 events take place in villages, castle grounds and Highland estates across the country every weekend from May to September.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

After the defeat of the Jacobites, clans who fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie were recruited to fight for King George. The Black Watch is the oldest of these kilted regiments, which in 2006 were merged to create the Royal Regiment of Scotland. They can be seen (and heard) in their full tartan glory at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held at Edinburgh Castle during the month of August.

Braemar Gathering, Ballater

Held annually in Ballater, the Braemar Gathering hosts one of the most prestigious and renowned Highland clan gatherings in the country. Thousands attend to enjoy the spectacle. Watch Highland dancers compete for style points as hundreds of pipers and drummers march in unison, and sample all manner of traditional Scottish food and drink.

Behind the Kilt

In the 16th century, the kilt was a full-length garment, with the upper half worn as a cloak. An elaborate code lays down who can wear what tartan. Most clans have at least two tartans – a bold pattern for formal dress and a second more muted version for everyday wear. Up to 20 new tartans are created every year and kilts in stripes or polka dots, accessorized with fake-fur sporrans in rainbow colours, are a fun alternative to the traditional plaid.

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The Royal National Mòd

Listen to traditional pipe and clarsach (harp) music and melancholy Gaelic song and verse at the Royal National Mòd, which is held in a different location in the Scottish Highlands every year.