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.

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Islay

The beaches of Islay are as varied as they are beautiful. While many are celebrated in the tourist brochures and guides there is one lesser-known stretch that will see you scrambling to take your shoes and socks off: Lossit Bay. It's got to be seen to be believed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Kenmore Hotel, Kenmore

Right slap bang in the middle of Perthshire is the tiny historic village of Kenmore, situated at the eastern end of Loch Tay where the River Tay starts it's journey to the sea. The Hotel is one of the oldest in Scotland, picturesqueto say the least. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, the food in the hotel restaurant is of the highest standard, and during the summer months there is usually some form of entertainment on offer, from dinner and music to impromptu singalongs in the bar. I can't praise the place highly enough. Bonuses - the scenery is stunning, only a few miles from the near 4000ft Ben Lawers, plus superb golf nearby and of course fishing on the river and loch. If you want something more energetic there are miles and miles of hiking trails, plus the watersports centre on the loch. And if you need to shop, you're only an hour from Perth! It's a superb base for touring the central highlands, and to me is Perthshire's best kept secret.
Lageorna

A restaurant on the Isle of Eigg looking across to the Isle of Rum - the view which was Tolkein's inspiration for Mordor when he stayed on Eigg. Newly opened and self catering accommodation is also available.
Linen Room, Dumfries

Not many tourists get to Dumfries & Galloway in the far south west of Scotland but it's a delightful corner and the Linen Room makes it all the more worth going out of your way for. It's bang up-to-date with very tasteful, monchromatic decor to greet you. The food is very definitely Scottish but none the worse for that! Local ingredients are exploited to the full, on a menu that's varied and offers the unexpected. The wine list is comprehensive, prices of the middle order. Overall - a treat, highly recommended.