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.

Dornoch Cathedral

Madonna chose it for her wedding and 16 earls of Sutherland requested it for their burials. An impressive 13th-century cathedral (now the parish church).
Doune Castle

This 14th-century castle has a magical air. Most enchanting is the Lord’s Hall, with its musicians’ gallery, double fireplace and oak screen.
Dower & Hall

A Stylish jewellery store in Princes Square. This intimate store has a great selection of jewellery ranges by a variety of designers including the Dower & Hall range. Great for that special something!
Dragon-i

Chinese & Asian fusion cooking, a great blend of East and West. Good menu choices and quirky cocktails. Positioned across from the Theatre Royal a fab pre or post theatre pitstop.
Dreamhouse Inc

An excellent choice if you’re staying for more than a few nights. Luxurious apartments, elegant modern styling and full maid service. Various West End locations near to Kelvingrove Park. One and two beds available.
Drive from Ullapool to Kylesku

Scotand’s most beautiful road – drive it in spring when it’s almost consumed by yellow-flowering whins, or in winter when surf erupts against the shore, or on a blue summer evening when Assynt’s mountains assume the shape of absurd scribbles. But do drive it: take the A835 north from Ullapool, go west at Drum-runie, follow signs to Lochinver, then the B869 to Kylesku.
Druimard Country House Hotel

Dining room in a meticulously restored Victorian house situated just opposite Mull Theatre and overlooking the glen.
Drum Castle

One of the three oldest surviving tower houses in Scotland, its High Hall unchanged since medieval times. In fact, it has been owned by just one family for 653 years!
Drumlanrig Castle

This castle of turrets and spiked domes is home to the Duke of Buccleuch. Begun in 1676, it was such a lavish undertaking that it almost ruined the family, but they bounced back and filled it with treasures. Particularly enticing are the silverware and rich oak panelling. Great walks and cycleways in the vicinity.
Dryburgh Abbey

Located on a bend in the River Tweed, these are the most beautiful and evocative ruins in Southern Scotland. Founded in 1152, the abbey was destroyed by the English in 1322, 1344 and again in 1385, but each time it rose to magnificence once more, until it was finally consumed by fire in 1544. Despite having lain in ruin for 500 years, it is remarkably complete, and the quality of masonry is unbelievable. See it when shadows fall for the most spectacular views.

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