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 • Perfect summer gardens, a queen’s letter from captivity, and old links remain strong

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY • As the world slowly reopens, here are some forthcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar

Notes from the Isles • Memories of Christmas still linger in the heart of our friend, who made it back to the family home in the isles this year

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

Get your kicks on Kintyre 66 • Visit the places that inspired Paul McCartney along Scotland’s latest touring route, on the Kintyre peninsula, where you’ll find history, beaches and whisky galore

Gentry does it • Come with us as we visit some of Scotland’s most impressive stately homes and their gardens, which are ready to welcome you this year

MARY’S SECRET CODE • Imprisoned for half her life, Mary, Queen of Scots used a series of ciphers and codes in locked letters to communicate with supporters, but did they contribute to her downfall?

WIN a Great British holiday • Enter our competition for your chance to win a holiday in Britain for two worth up to £5,000, plus free international flights

HIDE & SEEK • Traditional saddlery techniques are still being used in Scotland today, and you can see the art of leather-making in action – if you know where to look

Historic Streets ROSE STREET • One of Edinburgh’s most famous streets has seen its fair share of characters, plus dealt with one or two thorny issues

The Rum life • Our writer visits the largest of the Small Isles, where the once diminishing population is being revived and community is everything

ART for all • Celebrating its 180th year, The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh’s New Town is the oldest gallery of its kind in the country

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LA BELLE REBELLE • A staunch Jacobite, Lady Anne Mackintosh helped rally the troops for the 1745 rising, despite her husband working on the side of the government

Out of this WORLD • As Scotland becomes the first country to launch a dedicated UNESCO trail, we look at our nation’s six wonders and its other awe-inspiring places

The Battle of Littleferry • As locals prepare to unveil a memorial and tourist trail, we tell the story of a largely forgotten battle that took place on the eve of Culloden

The Great Glen Way • Eager for a challenge, Douglas Milne and his wife, Gillian, take on one of Scotland’s most epic walking trails

SCOTTISH SOCIETIES • If you are interested in joining any of these Scottish Societies, please contact them at the address shown and they will be happy to provide you with membership information.

THE STORY BEHIND… • A new historic fiction book, The Queen’s Lender, gives the spotlight to George Heriot, royal goldsmith during the reign of King James VI