DK Travel : Scotland : Editor's choice

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Dean Gallery

Opened in 1999, opposite the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the gallery houses an art library and collection of works by Paolozzi. It also hosts temporary exhibitions.
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.
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.
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!
Duff House Gallery

This astonishingly secret off-shoot of the National Galleries of Scotland is housed in an exquisite Georgian mansion. The collection includes works by Scottish greats Ramsay and Raeburn, as well as El Greco.
Dunkeld

A village of great charm and character, with its restored historic street, the noble ruins of its 14th-century cathedral and gorgeous riverside walks.
Dunrobin Castle

A home befitting its wealthy landowners, the dukes of Sutherland. Towers, turrets and a palatial interior upon which no expense has been spared. Garden falconry displays too.
Eas A’Chual Aluinn Fall, nr Kylesku

Britain’s highest waterfall drops 200 m (650 ft) at the end of Loch Glencoul.
Easdale

This former slate quarry has been transformed into a picturesque village. Surrounded by holes and fragmented rocks, it is bizarre and fascinating – a living museum.