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 • Step inside the Royal Family’s Scottish home, and a Fair Isle knitter needs your help

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue our editor is looking forward to sea-swimming, sandy walks, and a history lesson or two on some of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches

Notes from the Isles • Our friend uncovers a little more local history and she’s delighted to hear the birds once more

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

MORE TRAIN ADVENTURES PLEASE

Curated Edinburgh • Whether you are in Edinburgh for the festival or planning a future visit, here are the places you won’t want to miss…

St Giles’ at 900 • We tell the story of this iconic cathedral in its 900th anniversary year

Easy Edinburgh escapes • Extend your visit to the Scottish capital with a trip to one of these places, all easily accessible from the city

Burns Collection • A new online portal offers access to manuscripts and letters belonging to Robert Burns as you’ve never seen them

Proof of the Pudding • Meet the lady who has built up a company making Scottish comfort food for a worldwide audience

AN EERIE DISAPPEARANCE • When three lighthouse keepers went missing, theories quickly spread regarding what might have happened

The Eas-y life • Spend a leisurely day in Easdale, one of Scotland’s Slate Islands, best known today for its rather unusual annual competition

Win an escape to the Isle of Arran • Auchrannie Resort is perfectly placed for exploring ‘Scotland in Miniature’

BRIGADOON EFFECT • How a Hollywood film released 70 years ago made America fall in love with Scotland all over again

SOUND OF HOME • As synonymous with Scottish identity as tartan and whisky, the bagpipes are so much more than just an instrument

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Innes & MacInnes • Our ancestry expert examines the origins of two names which though similar in sound are unconnected, and only one is a clan

An ancient craft • Scotland’s last commercial sheepskin tannery may be hidden away in a quiet corner of Skye, but a visit here offers invaluable insight into rural traditions

SCOTLAND’S ABSENT KING • In the final part of our series, we examine the reign of King James VI, who reigned Scotland for many years before becoming King James I of England and Ireland

SCOTTISH CRAFT TOURS • Scotland’s strong crafting heritage is woven into its culture and these tours champion the makers that are keeping them alive

HIGHLAND FLINGS • Each year many clan celebrations and Scottish events take place across the world – here are some of the best

THE STORY BEHIND… • In his new book, award-winning historian Peter Marshall reconnects with his past and attempts to give the Orkney Islands their rightful place in history