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In this issue

Autumn Adventures
Find your outdoor inspiration
● Knoydart Backpacking
● Cairngorm Munros
● West Highland Way
● Wild Swimming

NATURE’S LARDER
Foraging top tips

BEST BEER
Edinburgh brewery guide

HEBRIDEAN BAKER
Comfort food for dark nights

PIE CHALLENGE
100km pedal for a pastry

my Scotland

Crime writer Liam McIlvanney shares the places and landscapes that helped shape his imagination

2 mins

Fawkes Festivities

Ingliston's Royal Highland Centre hosts a night of flames, fireworks and family memories under the autumn sky this November

2 mins

Where Time Stands Still

Newstead village marks history in stone with a festival celebrating the area's stonemasons and the legacy of local craftsmanship

3 mins

When In Rome

Beth McHugh visits Trimontium Museum to learn the story of Scotland's greatest Roman fort

3 mins

Thrill Of The Chill

Wild swimming promises both exhilaration, community and calm

1 mins

Call Of The Wild

Rachel McConachie spends a magical night in Ruberslaw Wild Woods and recommends other quirky stays in this area

4 mins

Life After Trainspotting

Known for his breakthrough role as heroin addict Spud, Ewen Bremner has starred in everything from indie cult classics to blockbuster epics

4 mins

Secrets In Stone

Aberdeenshire's mysterious circles invite visitors to explore the stories and legends of ancient Scotland

5 mins

The Power Of Porridge

From wooden spurtles to family tables, oats are a grain woven into Scottish life and legend

3 mins

Scotland's Food Renaissance

Tradition meets innovation as Scotland's natural larder inspires a new generation of chefs to put the nation firmly on the gastronomic map

4 mins

A Capital Brew

Edinburgh is steeped in history, but its craft beer scene and a new generation of brewers – is also capturing the spotlight

6 mins

FROM THE VAULT

Unique tales from our archives. This month: Scotland's centuries-old love of coffee

1 mins

Under An Island Star

For those who linger after dusk, the Hebrides offer a rare encounter with the cosmos

3 mins

A Stirring Tale

A moving new film gives Carrbridge's famous World Porridge Making Championship the Hollywood treatment

2 mins

A Family Blend

Like a good whisky, the West Highland Way is full of character and better when shared with family

3 mins

The Captain Darling

Jacki Joyce enjoys a dining voyage crafted for the modern palate in the heart of Edinburgh

2 mins

Dory Bistro Pittenweem, Fife

Jacob Smith goes to seafood heaven in top Fife restaurant

1 mins

Harriet Slater

The Outlander actress shares her experience of the hit series

2 mins

Badgering On

The reclusive badger's presence in Scotland's fields and forests marks both hope and uncertainty for the species

5 mins

A Guid Blether

The 2025 Scots Language Awards in Dundee celebrated writers, performers and educators, showing that Scots is alive and thriving

3 mins

Going Undercover

Author Maggie Ritchie shares how a female artist who once cracked codes at Bletchley Park has inspired her new novel

5 mins

Wild Flavours

Discover Scotland's natural ingredients with foraging expert Lucy Cooke

3 mins

In Search Of Silence

T was a dour, grey day, and my legs burned as I trudged up the interminable footpath that runs from Achlean in Glen Feshie up to the sprawling plateau that's known as the Moine Mhor, or the Great Moss.

6 mins

Braeriach

With its dramatic ridges and awe-inspiring views, Scotland's third-highest peak beckons

3 mins

A Secret Peninsula

In the far west of the Highlands, the Rough Bounds of Knoydart are remote, rugged and richly rewarding

4 mins

Read all Stories from The Scots Magazine

The Scots Magazine Description:

Publisher: DC-Thomson

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

First published in 1739, The Scots Magazine is the world’s most widely-read Scottish interest title, which has evolved into a colourful, authoritative, thought-provoking monthly periodical with many thousands of readers worldwide. It’s a blend of in-depth articles and shorter pieces about Scotland past, present and future. The country and its culture are well represented, reflecting the many facets of the nation: the people, outdoors, events, music, wildlife and history.