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The Scots Magazine
Two Years On - And Business Is Booming
Local producers at opposite corners of the route share their exciting success stories with Katrina Patrick…
3 min |
July 2017
The Scots Magazine
Photographer Of The Year 2017 WINNER!
Joe Gilhooley is this year’s winner in our Photographer of the Year 2017 competition. Turn over to find out more about Joe and his exceptional image of Loch Rusky in the Trossachs.
2 min |
July 2017
The Scots Magazine
Jack Vettriano Restored
Scotland’s best-loved artist has recovered from injury and depression to paint Sir Billy Connolly and look ahead with fresh optimism.
8 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
Fun In The Sun!
Your music expert, Lisa-Marie Ferla, looks forward to an exciting month of outdoor “boutique” festivals...
2 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
Who Is The Real Monarch?
The lingering ideas of Victorian romance have devastated our mountain ecosystems, argues Jim.
7 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
Butterfly Bagger
After the Munros John found a new quest.
2 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
Time To Take The Plunge?
Wild swimming is taking off in rivers, lochs and seas…
2 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
An Exciting Combination
Nick Drainey finds history and wildlife hidden in scenic Balquhidder.
2 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
The Man Who Grasped
The Thistle Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid has left a lasting literary legacy.
5 min |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine
Chocolate - And Gin!
An exciting Perth festival has grown into several “minifests” celebrating more local produce
3 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
Going On A Beaver Hunt!
Taking to the Tay offers a chance to see Scotland’s most recently reintroduced species up close…
5 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
The Longest, The Loveliest & The Loneliest
Mysterious Glen Lyon had huge significance for the pagan Celts
8 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
A Question Of Balance
Nick Drainey finds nature among the industrial past at Falls of Clyde
2 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
Hands-On Geology
There’s lots of activity going on at the Lochranza Centre, year-round
2 min |
March 2018
The Scots Magazine
Mey – A Royal Legacy
The late Queen Mother’s Caithness castle is a many-faceted attraction
2 min |
April 2018
The Scots Magazine
Jura Chemistry
Three women from very different backgrounds were drawn to the island – and have distilled their wisdom into gin
3 min |
April 2018
The Scots Magazine
Riding Into The Wind
Cameron takes to his bike for a challenging traverse of the Outer Isles from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis.
7 min |
June 2017
The Scots Magazine
A Festival In Perfect Harmony
The Borders Book Festival is a highlight of the literary calendar.
2 min |
June 2017
The Scots Magazine
Take A Hike
Nick Drainey goes urban for a fascinating hill-to-hill hike across the city
2 min |
June 2017
The Scots Magazine
Ancient And Modern
Explore a mind-blowing five millennia of archaeological remains.
2 min |
September 2017
The Scots Magazine
Defining The Wilderness
A huge majority of people want Scotland’s wild places protected, which begs the question, why aren’t these places defended more effectively?
6 min |
September 2017
The Scots Magazine
The Greatest Games On The Planet!
THE Braemar Gathering is an annual celebration of skill, strength and ceremony enjoyed by crowds from across the world on the first Saturday in September.
4 min |
September 2017
The Scots Magazine
A Force To Be Reckoned With
Hero or anti-hero, Sir James “The Black” Douglas was a true brave heart
5 min |
October 2017
The Scots Magazine
On The Saddle
Where creaking knees will no longer go, modern cycling kit can carry!
8 min |
October 2017
The Scots Magazine
A Capital Idea
Your whisky expert brings you news of a talented team aiming to bring distilling back into the heart of Edinburgh
3 min |
October 2017
The Scots Magazine
Goose Season In Full Flight
The return of migrating visitors takes Jim back to magical childhood experiences
6 min |
October 2017
The Scots Magazine
Storytime – With Chocolate And Whisky!
Mouthwatering treats that feature both Scotland and Belgium’s most famous exports – Malt Whisky Chocolates… yum!
3 min |
April 2018
The Scots Magazine
Ready For The Next Challenge
Rowing ace Katherine Grainger is keen to pass on the secrets of her success
7 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
Back On The Road
It’s a great time to catch bands on tour, says Lisa-Marie Ferla.
2 min |
November 2017
The Scots Magazine
Woodland Wonders
Tentsmuir Forest offers something for cyclists of all levels – with great views thrown in for good measure
3 min |