DK Eyewitness Scotland (Travel Guide)

288 Pages·2021·73.942 MB·English

by  DK Eyewitness

SCOTLAND
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CONTENTS
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D ISCOVER 6
Welcome to Scotland..................................8 Scotland Itineraries ...................................20
Reasons to Love Scotland .....................10 Scotland Your Way ......................................28
Explore Scotland ...........................................14 A Year in Scotland .......................................58
Getting to Know Scotland .......................16 A Brief History ..............................................60
E XPERIENCE 66

Central and
Edinburgh ................................................68 Northeast Scotland .........................160

Southern Scotland ...........................108 The Highlands and Islands .........200

Glasgow ..................................................136
N EED TO KNOW 268
Before You Go ............................................270 Index .................................................................278
Getting Around ..........................................272 Scottish Vocabulary ................................286
Practical Information ..............................276 Acknowledgements ................................287
Left: Scottish Parliament, designed by Enric Miralles
Previous page: Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Front cover: Glenfinnan Monument, Loch Shiel
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Welcome to Scotland....................................8

Reasons to Love Scotland .......................10

Explore Scotland ............................................14

Getting to Know Scotland ........................16

Scotland Itineraries .....................................20

Scotland Your Way .......................................28

A Year in Scotland ........................................58

A Brief History ...............................................60
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WELCOME TO
SCOTLAND
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1 Wild red stags grazing
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view from the top of Calton
Hill, Edinburgh.
3 Dusky skies over Eilean
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Small but spectacular, Scotland is famed for art and culture, and a plethora of pubs, bars
its majestic mountain landscapes, tranquil and venues offer an impressive roster of
lochs and windswept moors, all fringed by live gigs, impromptu folk sessions and comedy.
thousands of miles of dramatic coastline. Old-school inns abound, but cool cocktail bars
The undulating farmlands of Angus, Ayrshire and gastropubs offer an exciting new take
and Aberdeenshire and the verdant pastures on food and drink while still honouring the
of the Borders are a haven of tranquillity, country’s local produce and culinary traditions.
while pocket wildernesses like the Cairngorms, With so much on offer, it is easy to feel
Rannoch Moor and the Trossachs are but a overwhelmed. This guide breaks Scotland
stone’s throw from bustling towns and cities down into easily navigable chapters, with
such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge
Scotland’s richly varied hinterland is a joy and comprehensive maps to help you plan
for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a vast array your perfect trip. Whether you’re here for a
of activities from gentle country strolls to long- flying visit or a grand tour, this DK Eyewitness
distance hill walking, rock climbing and white- guide will ensure that you see the very best
water kayaking. Meanwhile, the museums and the country has to offer. Enjoy the book, enjoy
art galleries of Scotland’s cities are temples to Scotland, and haste ye back.
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R EASONS TO LOVE
SCOTLAND
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MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES
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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HOGMANAY
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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