Lifestyle
The Scots Magazine
Among The Giants
Daniella Theis discovers big stories behind bigger figures at the National Museum of Scotland
3 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Irene's Blueberry & Lemon Traybake
I'm surrounded by wonderful bakers across the islands whose recipes have been shared at many kitchen tables. Some of my favourite bakes have come from conversations over a cup of tea. This traybake is one of those recipes.
1 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Bound Together
A Shetlander's migration and a Māori dawn ceremony meet in a tale of cultural reconnection
4 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
FROM THE VAULT
Unique tales from our archives. This month: May Day celebrations on Arthur's Seat
1 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Indie Treasures
Our pick of the top eight independent shops in the capital
3 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Festival Fever
From the Highlands to the Hebrides, three whisky festivals celebrate craft, community and the enduring magic of a good dram this May
2 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Portside Kitchen
Brown's of Leith brings something new to the local food scene
2 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
AYE!
Test your knowledge of Scotland with our fascinating and fun facts!
1 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Howff Secret Supper Club
Jacki Joyce discovers warm hospitality and standout flavours in the shadow of Dundee's oldest graveyard
2 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Five Of The Best: Cherry Blossom Spots
Experience Scotland in bloom beneath clouds of pink petals
1 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Island Melodies
Long before Felix Mendelssohn set foot on Staffa, music was shaping the islands' identity
3 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Wee Blether With... Lorna McNee
Chef and Great British Menu judge Lorna McNee on cooking her way to a Michelin star...
2 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Painting The Town
Glasgow's Yardworks Festival is reshaping the city's creative identity
3 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Scots Magazine Team
Check out what we've been up to this month...
1 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Homegrown Harmony
With its blend of grassroots talent and headline acts, Tradfest invites us to experience the warmth, wit and wonder of Scotland's trad scene
3 min |
May 2026
The Scots Magazine
Walk The Peninsula
Twenty years since opening, the Kintyre Way remains lightly trodden
1 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Stones Of Survival
An imposing monument in Easter Ross reveals a story of hunger, power and Highland endurance
5 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
FROM THE VAULT
Unique tales from our archives. This month, we remember our legendary columnist Tom Weir
3 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
The Scenic Route
Rachel McConachie takes a peaceful journey through the changing landscapes, weather and history of Lismore, in Loch Linnhe
4 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Seat By The Shore
Over a flavourful meal at Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Rachel McConachie discovers luxury in simplicity.
1 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Edinburgh, Unlocked
Want to visit the capital without it costing the earth? Try these recommendations for places to visit that won't break the bank
5 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
A to Z of GREAT SCOTS
From working-class beginnings to creative revolution, stylist Ray Petri rewrote the future of fashion
2 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Time Held Still
A rare chance to walk among preserved cottages, barns and byres where Highland families lived together until the 1960s
2 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Traitors Territory
Visit the dramatic landscapes and the real historical betrayals that inspired the BBC hit series
5 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Flora's Voice
A new musical brings Scotland's most famous heroine back into the spotlight for a new generation
3 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Springing Forth
From water source to barley field, spring quietly shapes the character of whisky long before it reaches the cask
3 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Around Scotland
Your pick of the top events from across the country
4 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
A Wee Blether With... Maggie Stevenson
We chat to Scotland's Line Dance Instructor Of The Year about how dancing can boost wellbeing
2 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Finding Harmony
A new Amazon Prime documentary brings Dumfries House to an international audience through the work of The King's Foundation
4 min |
March 2026
The Scots Magazine
Keep It Country
No longer confined to Nashville, country music is finding new voices, cities and stories around the world – and Scotland is singing along
3 min |