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.

Joy

A quirky fashion boutique selling funky menswear, ladieswear and gifts. The stock constantly changes so there is always something new.
Juiceling

The best juice and smoothie place in glasgow. fresh fruit and low fat options makes it a healthy alternative with some fab drinks on offer.
Jura

The wildest and least visited of the Hebridean islands. Overrun by red deer and dominated by its central hills, the Paps, Jura has been little affected by modernity: a single road links the ferry port and the main settlement, Craig-house. If you revel in solitude, the walks are tremendous.
Jura Hotel

Quaint old coastal hotel. In any one evening you are likely to meet most of Jura’s inhabitants. Simple food in the scenery of the gods.
Jury’s Inn Edinburgh

Rising up above Waverley Station, and therefore enjoying splendid views, this is one of the smarter budget chain hotels. Décor is kept simple, and all the rooms have satellite TV and air-conditioning – on the off chance that the city’s temparature soars. Well placed for the Old Town attractions, and a short walk over North Bridge to Princes St.
k1 Yarns Knitting Boutique

Located on West Bow between the Royal Mile and the Grassmarket, k1 Yarns carries a wide range of Scottish yarns and accessories for knitting and crochet.
Kailzie Gardens

This formal walled garden is an outstanding example of what was once more common on family estates. Marvellous roses fill the air with fragrance, and there’s a pond stocked with trout where you can try your luck at fishing.

Kailzie Gardens
Kelburn Country Centre

The family estate of the Earls of Glasgow doubles as an adventure park. The surprise-packed Secret Forest gets the best vote, and kids go berserk on the Marine Assault Course and soft play area. Spectacular displays of falconry and well-organized pony treks.
Kelvingrove Art Collection

The most visited collection in Scotland has paintings of inestimable value, including works by Botticelli, Giorgione (The Adulteress brought before Christ ) and Rembrandt. Its outstanding representation of 17th-century Dutch and 19th-century French art is augmented by the home-grown talent of the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists. Note: the Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery will be closed for a major refit between 2003 and 2006; the best works from the collection will be on display at the McLellan Galleries.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glasgow's best museum houses a huge selection of art and artifacts and also plays host to travelling exhibitions (currently Doctor Who).

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