Scotland Magazine

Published 6 times a year every issue of Scotland Magazine delves in to the history of Scotland; from the mysterious clans to the great leaders, from the spirited creative individuals to the historical life of Scotland’s greatest castles and houses. Filled with the wonderful hidden secrets of the country, Scotland Magazine captures the spirit of this great nation, explores its history and heritage and recommends great places to visit.

Scotland Magazine

Editor’s letter

CLAN COURIER • An international shortbread competition is announced, and ancient secrets are uncovered

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue, our editor suggests some of the best places in Scotland for a romantic escape

REFRESH, REVIVE • Scottish health and beauty products to get your year off to a good start

Notes from the Isles • Our friend welcomes a new family member, while a treasure trove evokes fond memories

WE’VE GOT MAIL • A selection of messages from our readers across the globe

Skye-rocketing • Three decades on from the opening of the Skye Bridge, a new generation of chefs and hoteliers are ensuring tourism on the island is flourishing

Win a stay at Crossbasket Castle • Enter our competition for your chance to win an enchanting overnight escape to this luxury hotel near Glasgow

A picture of happiness • In a new series celebrating some of Scotland’s most iconic hotels, a visit to Skye’s long-established Kinloch Lodge gives our editor a different perspective on the island

Herd mentality • We travel to Aberdeenshire to meet a farmer who gets to work with Scotland’s most loveable locals every day

FAREWELL TO Outlander • As the hit show comes to an end, a fan of the franchise ponders the impact of the show on Scotland, and reflects on why viewers love it so

THE SOUND OF SCOTLAND • Our history writer examines the timeline that led to the bagpipes becoming synonymous with Scotland

Reel love • The author of a new book explains how her relationship with Scottish dancing is not so much a (Highland) fling as a long-term love affair

THE WINTER WITCH • In the first part of a new folklore series, our storyteller explains how the Cailleach created Scotland and still rules at this time of year

More to Morvern • Our writer ventures to a west coast peninsula, where a new female-led distillery is playing its part in reversing the region’s ‘brain drain’

WHISKY • Our Scotsman reflects on our nation’s long relationship with its favourite drink

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Ask the expert • This issue, Dr Bruce Durie answers questions on the ancestral past of the Charles family in Scotland

The Lady’s WALK • In the aftermath of Culloden many families were torn apart – in Kilmarnock they’ve come up with a poignant way of remembering

A GRANDTOUR • Scotland’s abundance of centuries-old fortresses, soaring baronial towers and ornate follies are romantic reminders of a history woven with royalty, clans and battles galore

HIGHLAND FLINGS • As winter starts to give way to spring, many Scottish heritage events take place across the world – here are some of the best

THE STORY BEHIND… • Tiree-born fiddle player Jamie MacDonald talks to Laura Sutherland about the shared cultural heritage that brought the successful musical trio, Teud, together