Michelin Green Guide Scotland
Language: English
Pages: 400
ISBN: 2067212583
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The essence of Scotland, a compelling mix of traditional and modern, is captured in the newly updated Green Guide Scotland, from the Highlands’ heathered hills to Edinburgh and Glasgow’s vibrant urban scene, to the Border area’s picturesque landscapes. Discover lochs and mountains, bagpipes and tartans, whisky, adventure sports, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Through its star-rating system, driving tours, recommendations of great places to stay and eat, colorful maps and suggested activities, this guide helps you discover all Scotland’s treasures.
was one of Scotland’s first industrial areas, but was still countrified enough for David Lindsay’s factory of 1833 to be given the name of Verdant Mill. One of the best remaining examples of a Dundee jute mill, it has been converted into a still evolving museum. There are several ingenious exhibits and many audiovisual and hands-on displays which evoke the laborious processes involved in the conversion of the raw jute and the uses to which it was put; the wagons rolling across the Wild West of
flavours that produce a splendid hybrid cuisine known as modern Scottish. Prices tend to be high compared to many other parts of the world, particularly in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Eating out in the big cities at lunchtime however, can be a bargain, as many restaurants offer very competitive pricing aimed at office workers. VENUES Restaurant hours are often flexible in the major cities but less so elsewhere. Most rural restaurants serve lunch noon to 2–2.30pm and dinner from about 7pm to 10pm.
the red of the government troops. The regiment was formed in 1739. This well-presented museum is organised chronologically to unfold the regimental history through its battles and campaigns with paintings, silver, Colours and uniforms, plus medals won in battle as recently as 2005. OUTSKIRTS Branklyn Gardena Signposted off the A85. NTS. j >Open daily Good Fri–Oct 10am–5pm. |£5.50. õ£2 pay and display. t0844 493 2193. www.nts.org.uk; www.branklyngarden.org.uk. “Small is beautiful” aptly
connoisseurs throughout the world. The distilleries on Speyside (Cardhu, Glenfarclas, Strathisla, Glen Grant, Glenfiddich, Tamnavulin, the Glenlivet and Dallas Dhu) enjoy a prestigious reputation and many welcome visitors to see the process and sample a wee dram. Islay in the Hebrides produces distinctive smoky, peaty malts such as Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain. There are also many lesser-known malt whisky distilleries close to Edinburgh and Glasgow and all over the Highland region which
Scottish and worldwide specimens. Ñ Return to the A75; at Newton Stewart, turn left onto the A714. Wigtown This picturesque little place is “Scotland’s National Book Town”. The two broad parallel avenues that form the town centre are lined with new and second-hand bookstores and it hosts a literary festival in late September. Ñ Continue south along the A746. Whithorn Whithorn is the cradle of Scottish Christianity and predates the more famous shrine of Iona, by over 150 years. Today’s