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CELEBRATING RABBIE What’s on at the Big Burns Supper, plus the forgotten story of the Bard’s family

STUNNING STIRLING! There’s loads to see and do in this vibrant and beautiful city at the historic heart of Scotland

Building A Dream
Self-build and renovation experts gather in Glasgow to inspire you.

Carnival Of Characters
Ayrshire author Andrew O’Hagan talks about Mayflies’ success and his latest book.

Scotland The Brand
The rise and rise of outdoor sportswear brand Trespass..

Festival Of The Future
Edinburgh gets ready to host one of Europe’s biggest science festivals.

A Village Evolution
Visit a former Scots Magazine cover star, Killin, in our Then & Now series..

Drawing People In
Edinburgh gets ready to host the 11th annual Scottish Tattoo Convention.

Start With The Finnish
Crime prevention chief Karyn McCluskey reveals how Scotland can take inspiration from our Nordic neighbours.

Scottish Bookshelf
Author Alex Kane on her “twists and turns” and your guide to the best new books..

A DRAM GOOD READ!
Your must-have guide to pairing whisky with books.

Two Centuries Afloat
The RNLI celebrates a milestone anniversary of saving lives at sea.

Scottish Bookshelf
Author interview with Liza North and your latest pick of the best new book releases..

A Stark Wake-Up Call
Jim Crumley analyses the dire warnings in the State Of Nature report 2023.

Sound Of Scotland
Award-winning gig series AMPLIFI makes its triumphant return to Edinburgh.

Twist On A Classic
Try your hand at a delicious cranachan cheesecake for Burns Night..

Wee Blether
Knoydart postie Heather Robb shares her experiences of working on the peninsula at the busiest time of the year.

Scottish Bookshelf
The must-read new fact and fiction books from the best Scottish writers.

Horse And His Boy
Saddle up for a pilgrimage with fundraiser Louis Hall..

A Legendary Voice
Renowned sports broadcaster Archie Macpherson on a new chapter in his writing career.

The Great Eight
Museums across the Highlands are sharing their treasure troves with the world.

Slàinte Mhath
Eden Mill head distiller Scott Ferguson reveals the secrets to the gin giant’s success..

The Big Interview
TV star John Michie, best known for Taggart and Holby City, shares his career story.

Red Deer Pinewood
Wildlife writer Jim Crumley on close encounters with red deer during rutting season..

Hiding In Plain Sight
Eagle-eyed walkers are uncovering the mysteries of Scotland’s ancient landscape.

From The Vault
This month we discover more about “taps aff” and historical heatwaves in Scotland.

Scottish Kitchen
Take a trip to chocolate heaven with these tempting recipes..

Pinnacle of Piping
Hundreds of bands descend on Glasgow for the World Piping Championships.

Scottish Bookshelf
Discover the fascinating later life of Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald – plus top new book releases.

Sound of Scotland
Ravers’ daughter Hannah Laing is turning up the volume..

It’s All Kicking Off
Dundee welcomes the 2023 World Karate Championships for the first time in five years...

Clash of the Species
Jim Crumley on the battle between bull seals and gannets on the Mull of Kintryre.

Scottish Bookshelf
Crime author JD Kirk reveals the murderous influence of the Highlands!

The Great Eight
The Scottish churches, islands and fortresses where invading Vikings made their mark.

Scottish Kitchen
An authentic Italian feast featuring baby octopuses.

The Circle Of Life
Polly Pullar on the importance of deadwood, which is vital to a range of Scottish species..

Beyond The Woods
Following a curious young badger into the wider world is a profound experience.

The Great Eight
As King Charles III is crowned, we look at his strong links to people and places in Scotland.

Secrets And Highs
Jim Crumley ponders a swan’s mysterious detour through a remote Scots mountain range.

Scottish Bookshelf
The journalist who swapped fact for fiction, delving into a spooky Scots ghost story.

Sound Of Scotland
Scots art-pop duo are aiming for the stars with a cosmic concept album..

Days Of Danger
How the Covid-19 pandemic echoed the harrowing last cholera outbreak in Scotland.

Wee Blether With...
Scottish director Ruth Paxton on the making of her eerie feature-length film debut.

Larger Than Life
Tom Patey’s exceptional career on and off the hills..

Stirlingshire
Explore a treasure trove of amazing art, stunning scenery and movie star castles!

BREAKING BARRIERS
Award-winning Angus school transforms lives of kids with ADHD..

Making A Connection
Three decades of Scotland’s biggest folk music festival.

Scottish Bookshelf
Author Michelle Sloan’s latest novel was inspired by an iconic Scottish painting.

If You Read One Thing...
Make it the story behind The Beatles’ ill-fated tour of Scotland, and how it set the band up for global success.

Listen To The Land
Jim Crumley considers the primitive force of Scotland’s wildlands in winter.

Festive Folklore
Colourful Scottish Christmas and New Year traditions from years gone by.

Scottish Bookshelf
Novellist Helen Fields explores the expectations placed on women through the ages..

The best of balmoral
Explore gorgeous Royal Deeside and the late Queen’s love of Highland ponies

CREATIVE FORCES
UN volunteer banishes Bosnia mass graves horror through his art

MAKING WAVES
Orkney’s renewable revolution fuels musicians Fara

Around Scotland
A round-up of the country’s top events this month.

Focus On Glasgow
Discover some of the legendary attractions in Scotland’s largest city.

Pandemics, Aliens And Bloodshed
A selection of terrifying horror films both filmed and set in Scotland..

The Great Eight
Explore the history of money at Museum On The Mound.

Trail To Success
The unlikely tail of how a snail led to the founding of a new gin distillery..

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL
Read all about it at the world’s first City of Literature.

A-Z Of Great Scots
Yonas Ramanauckas, career criminal and war hero.

Around Scotland
Discover the best summer events happening around the country this month..

Highland Games
Discover fun and unique competitions for all at Tomintoul, plus a round-up of the top Highland Games.

Stand And Deliver
Deadly tales of the muchromanticised 19th-century Scots highwaymen..

Reviving Ancient Egypt 
A relative of Robert Burns started a mystery dating back to 300BC.

Thriving In Isolation
Claire Alexander’s debut novel about a woman who hasn’t left her home in three years.

Going For Inner Gold
Paralympian Karen Darke hand-cycles the South Pole..

CAROL KIRKWOOD
Weather presenter and author reveals her childhood inspirations. 

CAMERON MCNEISH: “I feared I’d never climb another mountain”.

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Bringing History Alive
Scottish historian Fiona Watson adds fiction to facts for her debut novel.

Slàinte Mhath
Celebrate the return of the Spirit of Speyside Festival..

Music Of The Wild
Jim Crumley discovers fascinating connections between different species.

Sound Of Scotland
Horse McDonald on the delayed anniversary tour of debut album The Same Sky.

Scottish Bookshelf
The best in brand-new fact and fiction to read this month.

DARK SKIES
The Hebridean festival looking to the stars.

ROCKALL
The lonely rock that’s hosted adventurers... and a cocktail party!

SIX NATIONS
Scotland’s rugby heroes aim for the top spot..

Save Our Steamship
A charitable trust aims to raise funds to keep Loch Katrine’s SS Sir Walter Scott afloat.

Footprints In The Snow
Jim Crumley and a golden eagle track a mountain hare.

Scottish Kitchen
Gleneagles pastry chef Phill Skinazi makes his favourite sweet treat, toffee pops..

Flight Of Fancy
Jim Crumley on the debt of gratitude he owes Ben Ledi for 50 years of lessons on nature and the seasons.

Never Give Up
Fife novelist Marion Todd explains how perseverance paid off in becoming an author.

The Great Eight
Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire, which inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella..

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The Scots Magazine - January 2019

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