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.

Ivybank Guest House, Inverness

In her home of immense charm Catherine Cameron runs an exceptional open house, which honours the finest tradition of Highland hospitality. Great comfort, run of her library and a relaxing sense of freedom are what make a stay here so memorable.
J K Rowling (1965–)

This publishing phenomenon with global fame lived in Edinburgh when she launched the Harry Potter series.
J M Barrie (1860–1937)

Born in Kirriemuir, this novelist and dramatist established his reputation with the ever-popular Peter Pan .
Jarlshof, Shetland

This outstanding warren of underground (but roofless) chambers represents not one period of settlement but at least five. The oval-shaped houses are Bronze Age; the Iron Age added the broch (see Mousa Broch, Shetland) and wheelhouses; the Picts established their own dwellings; the Vikings erected long houses, and a farm was created in medieval times. You can’t beat a good building site and this one, close to the soaring bird-cliffs of Sumburgh head, is exceptional.
Jedforest Hotel and Restaurant, Jedburgh

Set in 35 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, this newly refurbished, beautiful, four-star hotel comes equipped with its own award-winning restaurant, which serves exceptional cuisine.
Jenners

The oldest department store in the world, founded in the 1830s but occupying its present site since 1895. A miscellany of high quality goods and grand surrounds.
Jo Malone

With stores in both Glasgow & edinburgh Jo Malone is a fabulous fragrance store. Offering signature scents that are only available in Jo Malone stores, an amazing experience. Enjoy.
John Barbour (c. 1316–96)

The “father of Scottish poetry and history”. His epic poem is The Brus (1370).
John Knox leads the Reformation

Scotland was a Catholic country when Mary Queen of Scots ascended the throne. But in 1559, a revolutionary preacher called John Knox fearlessly denounced Catholicism and heralded the Reformation. Protestantism was introduced to Scotland, and for the next 150 years religious intolerance was rife.
Jonathan Avery

This store stocks an amazing array of interior accessories, gifts and fabrics as well as a Junior Avery Children's Department with exclusive ranges of toys and nursery products. Great shop for stylish gifts for the home.

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