DK Travel : Scotland : Editor's choice

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Lagavulin

Like its rival Laphroaig , this is a very distinctive malt. It is made in a traditional distillery with unusual pear-shaped stills. A highly personal tour without that feeling of mass-market hustle.
Lairg

The annual event here is the one-day sheep sale – the biggest in the country with up to 40,000 sheep.
Laphroaig

With their heavy smoked-peat flavour, the Islay malts really are in a class of their own. Even if you think you won’t like them, try them! This malt is pronounced “lafroyg”, but in truth your pronunciation doesn’t matter – the taste is famous enough for instant recognition. A delightfully informal and intimate tour with plenty of wit and grist at a fine sea-edge location.
Lismore

Situated in splendid scenery, this once important church island is now a quiet holiday retreat. Very green and fertile, it’s name is said to mean “great garden”.
Luing

As it is not famous for anything except its defunct slate quarry, you should have this isle to yourself. Pretty, and easy to tour by bicycle.
M & D’s Scotland’s Theme Park

A massive adventure park with all the jaw-clenching thrills of the fairground. Rides to suit all ages and nerves (see M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park) .
Macallan

Another of the famous Speyside brands, and one of the most modern visitor centres in the valley. Aside from a guided tour, you explore whisky-making using the latest interactive technology. For a modest sum you can become a connoisseur by prearranging an individually tutored nosing and tasting session.
Manderston House

The swansong of the great classical house, this family home stands in sumptuous gardens and has the only silver staircase in the world.
Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre

Internationally-important tidal basin and mecca for seafowl and waders. In autumn 35,000 pink-footed geese stop here to refuel during their southward migration.
Moray Firth Dolphins

This is the only known resident population (they number around 130) of bottlenose dolphins in the North Sea.