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

CASTLE ON THE MARKET AGAIN • Scotland celebrates a new city, a treasure is acquired for the nation, and a castle is for sale

AN EDITOR WRITES

DUNFERMLINE CROWNED CITY

RESTON STATION REOPENS

HIGH PRAISE IN THE HIGHLANDS

A QUEEN’S CASKET

Notes from the Isles • This issue our friend spends quality time with her grandchildren, and marvels at a geological wonder she never knew existed

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

A Tale of Two Cities • Planning your next visit to Scotland’s enigmatic capital? Read our editor Sally Coffey’s guide to Edinburgh before you book

THE GRASSMARKET • Lying beneath the castle, this bustling marketplace has a very murky past indeed

IN THE Pink • Kings, ghosts and unsavoury characters, Fyvie Castle’s history will reel you in

TRAVELS WITH TOM • Meet our new columnist, Tom Miers, Finlaggan Pursuivant and tour guide, who will share his knowledge of the places he visits each issue…

Ringing the changes • We mark the centenary of the death of the Scottish-born inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, who gave the world the telephone

In the RIGHT HANDS • Restoring and replicating swords used in pivotal battles helps Paul Macdonald bring history back to life

CARLE, NOW THE KING’S COME! • When Sir Walter Scott was tasked with planning the first visit to Scotland by a reigning monarch in almost two centuries, he went all out

SUMMER IN THE SHIELINGS • Despite her high social status, the Duchess of Bedford was just as at home in a basic Highlands dwelling as a country house, Keir Davidson writes

The Kilted CHEF • Having cooked for celebrities and dabbled with TV work, for Craig Wilson the ultimate dream was opening his own restaurant back home in Aberdeenshire

HEAVEN in the Hebrides • Why rush an isle like Iona in a day, when you can stay and soak up the spiritual atmosphere for longer?

THE ROAD Dance • Set in the Outer Hebrides on the outbreak of the First World War, this much anticipated film is the story of how love, bravery and the power of community can overcome life-changing tragedy

Presenting the past • The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, born out of the Scottish Enlightenment, continues to enlighten today

TIGHNABRUAICH • Hidden away on Argyll’s aptly named ‘Secret Coast’ this little village is a charming holiday base, but you may want to keep it to yourself

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY • The best Scottish-themed events and clan celebrations taking place across the world – start planning now

THE STORY BEHIND… • We talk to New York Times best-selling author, Susanna Kearsley, about her latest novel, The Vanished Days, and what inspires her writing