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The Scots Magazine
A Voice In The Dark
Author Tariq Ashkanani talks about the evolution of his writing and the ideas that inspired his latest thriller, The Midnight King
4 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
The World O'er
From granite to bronze, from Scotland to New Zealand, the Bard's immortal image bridges nations and generations
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Rooted Interest
Rab Anderson shares the same passion for the Pentlands as his great-great-uncle William once did
4 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Reading The Rocks
Follow the red sandstone edge of Scotland's east coast to uncover 400 million years of geological wonders
4 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Dot In The Ocean
Discover towering cliffs, bustling seabird colonies and breathtaking coastal vistas on the enchanting and remote Shetland island of Fair Isle
4 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Tradition In Motion
In January, Glasgow becomes a stage for stories and song at the Celtic Connections festival
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Art O' The Blether
A monthly event in Dundee gives the Scots language a thriving platform
5 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
my Scotland
From coast to countryside, the social media influencer reveals the places that have shaped his creative vision
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Woodland Whispers
As night falls over Scotland's forests, the soft call of the tawny owl echoes through the trees – a timeless voice in a changing landscape
5 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Around Scotland
Your pick of the top events from across the country
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Caledonian Canines
From the rugged Highlands to the city streets, Scotland's native dogs are as distinctive and spirited as the land they come from
4 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Badger & Co
Jacki Joyce enjoys modern Scottish dining with a dash of storybook charm in the heart of the capital
1 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Great Outdoorsman
Editor, campaigner and hillwalker Roger Smith brought Scotland's landscape to readers everywhere, inspiring future generations
7 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Beinn Na Lap
This remote mountain in the central Highlands is the perfect place to finish a great adventure
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Land Of Legends
From benevolent wolf-men to storm-tossed sea spirits, Shetland's folklore is a reflection of its history
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Same Language
The Hebrides and the Nordic islands might differ in many ways, but they share the same soul...
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Wee Blether With...Lauren Lyle
The Scottish actress bringing DS Karen Pirie to life on ITV
2 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
From Stage To Sea
Scotland's funniest couple trade scripts for swimsuits as they dive into Scotland's cold waters this winter
6 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Ruins, Rocks & Rapids
Enjoy the diverse wildlife, history and geology around Lochinver with our pick of places to go and things to do
5 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Eternal Flame
A blazing tradition keeps the past alive in Shetland's winter darkness
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
In His Own Hand
Kirsty Souter steps into The Writers' Museum in Edinburgh, where Burns's handwritten letters keep his legacy alive for new generations
1 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Along For The Ride
Peter John Meiklem eats humble pie - and many burgers – as he cycles the 340km Badger Divide
8 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Shetland pioneer Johnnie Notions helped treat smallpox with homemade science
MOST people would run a mile if a self-taught doctor concocted a special serum that he insisted would protect them against a killer disease, but in the 18th century thousands of Shetlanders trusted a man nicknamed Johnnie Notions to administer a homemade smallpox inoculation, saving a great many lives.
1 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
FROM THE VAULT
Unique tales from our archives. This month: a rare glimpse of Robert Burns through our pages
2 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
To What Matters
Tomatin's story is one of shared purpose, respect for tradition and the bonds that make every dram a tribute to home
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Fonab Castle
Rachel McConachie indulges in five-star luxury at this hotel and spa on the banks of Loch Faskally
3 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Poet, Preserved
Beth McHugh takes a guided journey through Glasgow's Mitchell Library's Burns Collection
5 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
True North
For blogger Laurie Goodlad, her native Shetland remains her greatest inspiration
2 min |
January 2026
The Scots Magazine
Out Of The Blue
When snow falls and waters harden, the kingfisher’s brilliance becomes even more fleeting
5 min |
December 2025
The Scots Magazine
A Brocken Promise
Between Glen Garry's wooded depths and Ben Tee's sweeping summit lies a landscape for those who seek solitude and wonder
7 min |