DK Scotland

by D.K. Eyewitness Travel

Whether you want to explore the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, adventure through breathtaking Highland landscapes or sample the finest local produce washed down by ancient malts, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Scotland has to offer.

Famed for its majestic mountains, desolate moorlands and shimmering lochs, Scotland’s remote and wild regions are an absolute joy for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an escape from city life. Scotland’s urban centres have a lot to offer too, from cutting-edge art galleries and world-class museums to a flourishing food scene and a scintillating roster of cultural events, comedy and theatre.

Our updated guide brings Scotland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings to life.
DK Eyewitness Scotland is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Scotland you will  

- A fully-illustrated top experiences our expert pick of Scotland’s must-sees and hidden gems
- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day
- Expert honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money
- Color-coded chapters to every part of Scotland, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Southern Scotland and the Highlands and Islands
- Practical the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay
- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently 
- Edinburgh, Southern Scotland, Glasgow, Central and Northeast Scotland, Highlands and Islands

Touring the UK? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain. Want the best of Scotland in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Scotland.

About DK

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion. 

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Scotland

288 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2023

Reviews

[Mallory Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, rounded up. Of all the travel guide book companies, I like DK Eyewitness the most. I appreciate how they organize/lay out different regions within the travel area; the amount of info they provide; and the background history they include.

For the Scotland guide book in particular, the regions made sense for our travel (the Highlands, Central Scotland, the Lowlands/South Scotland, and Edinburgh and Glasgow broken out on their own). I used the book to plan locations to visit, and then would reference it to share neat tidbits of info once we were there.

Side note: if the book publishers ever read this - please include the Eilean Donan castle in the index in the next edition.

[Felicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the information and overall regional groupings, as well as the overall information provided. I don’t like how within the regions are laid out. If you’re trying to plan things close together or where best to go from somewhere, the book really jumps around based on “must see.”

[Jane]

I think what sort of travel guide someone likes is a highly personal decision, so I won't rate a guide with stars. But I am a big fan of the DK guides.