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 • Orkney considers breaking free, the King enjoys a wee dram and a Skye inn is for sale

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue, as the nights begin to draw in, our editor is planning to indulge one of her favourite pastimes: traditional Scottish music

Notes from the Isles • Our friend plays happy host once more, though there are some ‘guests’ she would rather not have to deal with at all

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

To the Heart of the Highlands • From monster-spotting to clan history and blockbuster scenery, here’s how to make the most of your time in the Highlands

A PALACE of PLEASURE • A favoured holiday retreat for the Stuarts, Falkland Palace in Fife is one of the finest examples of a Renaissance palace in Scotland

No fish WITHOUT SMOKE • Our photojournalist visits Ugie Smokehouse, in Aberdeenshire, to hear about the work that goes into creating its products, which once had a very famous fan…

TRAVELS WITH TOM • This issue our guide goes on an adventure in the remote Knoydart Peninsula

‘Simply Escape’ to Scotland’s Ayrshire coast this autumn • Your chance to win a serene spa break in southern Scotland

THE GREAT AND THE GOOD • In the fourth part of our series, we begin with the king considered the finest monarch Scotland ever produced and end with a queen who was never crowned…

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IN THE TARTAN BLOOD • As he receives his first ever Scottish award, music icon Rod Stewart reflects on his Scottish roots

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STILL HERE • How a social enterprise distillery in Moray is breathing new life into a depopulated community

BREAK FOR THE BORDERS • Home to ancient abbeys, splendid stately homes and a heritage textiles industry, the Scottish Borders are worthy of your time, so don’t miss these highlights

MAITLAND • In the 17th century, this Lowland family was one of the most important and powerful families in Scotland

The Holy Islet • Our writer thinks he may have found the mythical isle of Hinba – a sanctuary for early Christians

Lost lives remembered • In extracts from his new book, Wild History, James Crawford describes his visits to some of Scotland’s lost places – once full of life and today eerily empty

HIGHLAND FLINGS • The best Scottish-themed events and clan celebrations taking place across the world – start planning now

THE STORY BEHIND… • Keith Adamson tells us why he chose his debut novel to shed new light on the lives of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, Margaret, also an artist and designer, whose legacy is so often overshadowed by her husband’s