DK Travel : Scotland : Editor's choice

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Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel

Could there be a hostel grander than this? Once home for the exiled King of Norway, the castle was built as a Romantic folly in 1914, with ballroom, library, marble fireplaces and a staircase of epic proportions. The art may not be the best but it looks the part, and sometimes there are more statues than guests.
Cardow

The only distillery to have been pioneered by a woman and, aside from producing a distinguished single malt, it provides the heart of the Johnnie Walker blend. This is one of the smaller distilleries and charming for it.
Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel, Orkney

Impressive causeways built in World War II by Italian prisoners of war, who were also responsible for the exquisite chapel.
Citizens Theatre

An internationally famous venue for performances of classics. Two modern studios complement the old Victorian auditorium.
Craigievar Castle

A delicate tower house with the grace and detail of porcelain. Scottish Baronial style at its best, and with some lovely monkey-puzzle trees in the grounds (see Craigievar Castle) .
Crathes Castle

Another exemplary 16th-century tower house, with original features in the Great Hall. Wonderful topiary in the ancient yew hedge.
Creetown Gemrock Museum

A thrilling collection of precious stones, crystals, minerals and fossils in a gem of a village.
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.
Crystal Visitor Centre

Amid blazing furnaces, watch molten glass turn into crystal – good place to pick up a bargain.
Dallas Dhu Distillery

When this working distillery closed it was preserved as a time capsule of whisky-making from 1898 to 1980. Beautifully done, and with a traditional free dram!