DK Travel : Scotland

Scotland has an overwhelming abundance of natural beauty, hundreds of castles stand proud from its long and turbulent past, and an innate flair for enterprise and travel has endowed the nation with artistic treasures from around the world. The culture remains vibrant today, and there’s much to celebrate. Here’s a distillation of Scotland’s best.

Creetown Gemrock Museum

A thrilling collection of precious stones, crystals, minerals and fossils in a gem of a village.
Crieff Hydro

Fabulous family leisure resort offering hotel and self catering accommodation, up to 5* standard (they even let your dog stay in 5 * units, so a real family affair!) Huge range of indoor and outdoor activities to suit all ages and is great for those big family get togethers.

Set in Perthshire which is also a wonderful place to go and explore.
Crinan Canal

Take a stroll along this scenic 9-mile (16-km) canal, completed in 1801 and now used by yachts and fishing boats. The best places to see them are at Ardrishaig, Cairnbaan or Crinan.
Cromlix House

Distinguished restaurant showcasing the best of Scottish produce. Small choice, but cooked to perfection.
Cruise

Cruise is a Glasgow institution, this stylish retailer has all the latest designer fashions for both men and women. whether it is clothes, shoes or handbags Cruise has it all.

Additionally there is a Cruise Jeans store in Ingram Street in Glasgow and Edinburgh also has a branch.
Crynoch Restaurant

Rustic décor and a Bavarian chef delivering modern cuisine with flair. Specialities such as venison with fresh local chanterelles or grilled wood pigeon salad grace the menu.
Crystal Visitor Centre

Amid blazing furnaces, watch molten glass turn into crystal – good place to pick up a bargain.
Cuin Lodge, Mull

The Aitkens have turned this 19th-century shooting lodge into a lovely guesthouse, set in peaceful countryside outside the village of Dervaig. Panoramic views of Loch Cuin and Ben More, and good home cooking for an evening meal.
Cullen Cafe

In a tiny little fishing village on the Moray Firth, the fleet were famed for their haddock catches, and the local folk smoked it to perfection. This village is called Cullen, and the soup made with this smoked haddock is called Cullen Skink. It is utterly delicious, but the ladies in the cafe also run non stop workshops for local crafts, (knitting, patchwork etc) they help out in the schools, and are the centre of a fantastic community . It is a delight to meet them.
Cullen Skink

Like chowder, this is a delicious soup made from smoked haddock, milk and mashed potato.

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