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 • Islanders challenge the status quo, an epic hike, and emblematic earrings

SCOTLAND’S OLDEST CLAN CHIEF DIES

ISLANDERS TAKE ON AIRBNB

AND I WOULD WALK 5,000 MILES…

DATES FOR YOUR • With exhibitions and events slowly returning, you can celebrate Scotland wherever you are

JACOBITE JEWELS

LEARN GAELIC FROM THE BEST

Notes from the Isles • This issue, our friend in the north is reminded of the power of Gaelic song, and takes a holiday in the Borders

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

The Beautiful south • From southern Skye’s tight-knit Gaelic community, to spotting winter wildlife and lesser-known beauty spots, here’s how to beat the crowds on Scotland’s favourite island

PLAN YOUR VISIT

TURRETS & Tee Time • Jenny Rowe and Sally Coffey bed-surf their way around southwest Scotland, home to some of the most outrageously luxurious hotels in the whole country, set amid some of its most underrated scenery

PLAN YOUR VISIT

STEPPING STONES TO THE OLYMPICS

FAIRYTALE FONAB • In the heart of Highland Perthshire, overlooking Loch Faskally, this castle looks like something out of a Disney film

Win a stay at Fonab Castle • Scotland magazine is delighted to be able to offer one reader and their guest the chance to win an overnight stay with dinner and bed and breakfast at Fonab Castle.

JAMES V: THE INCOGNITO KING • Why did the monarch travel among his subjects in disguise? We look at the various theories

Durham to Edinburgh, Northern England and Scotland

Inverness to Thurso, Scottish Highlands

DIVE RIGHT IN • Meet the man who catches many of the scallops that end up in some of the UK’s top restaurants with his own hands

CRUISING INTO 2022 • Wildlife encounters, island hopping, and expert guides, here’s why a small ship cruise is one of the top ways to see Scotland

BORN AND BRED • What does it feel like growing up in Scotland but having to constantly prove your Scottishness? Vaishnavi Ramu tells of her experience

THE HAPPY CITY • Recently named ‘Scotland’s happiest city’, the residents of Perth have plenty to smile about, says Robin McKelvie

The boy done good • A new book looks at the life and legacy of the Scottish American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie

NEVER SIT STILL • How Glenfiddich rose from a small family operation to become the biggest single malt brand in the world

EASY ON THE PALATE • Our Master of Malt reflects on the way Glenfiddich has developed its export business and still thinks outside the cask

TASTING NOTES

Not on our WATCH • How the people of Arbroath protected the port from privateers during the American Revolutionary War

Island inspiration • How a new generation of makers from the Outer Hebrides to Orkney are continuing the knitwear tradition, while putting their own spin on things

Leading lady • The story of the Edinburgh explorer, who travelled to the Arctic, making friends along the way

DID YOU KNOW?

ISOBEL’S HOME: CARLOWRIE CASTLE

THE STORY BEHIND… • Family photos gathering dust tell the remarkable story of The Lindsays of Balcarres