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 • A royal relic returns to its roots and a Skye restaurant achieves top foodie status

THE EDINBURGH WOMAN WHO FOUND A KING

ST MUNGO REOPENS

THE STONE COMES HOME

THE SKYE’S NO LIMIT

TICKET TO RIDE

NEVER MISS NESSIE

EDITOR’S DIARY • Each issue, our editor gives a glimpse into the events and places that she is hoping to visit. This issue, as Burns Night approaches, she’s thinking of all things Rabbie Burns…

INVERLOCHY EXPANDS

Notes from the Isles • A pilgrimage meets an unexpected hurdle, a family trip stirs memories, and a very welcome guest comes to stay

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

Over the Sea to Skye • Sally Coffey takes a private cruise in the waters around Skye to discover secret anchorages, undisturbed wildlife, and to hear tales of long ago

Win a luxury escape to the Isle of Skye • Your chance to stay in an award-winning Highlands-style hotel

SCOTLAND SAYS GOODBYE • We follow the Queen’s final journey through Scotland, from her beloved Balmoral to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral

A GOOD CATCH • Meet Bally Philp, a man who catches prawns in some of the UK’s most majestic waters using some of the most sustainable techniques available

FROM SCOTLAND, WITH LOVE • Take a little piece of Scotland home with you with one of these trusted Scottish brands

TOP SCOTTISH SHOPS

TRAVELS WITH TOM • Our travel guide visits the ancient Gaelic region of Kilmartin, home to one of the most significant collections of neolithic and Bronze Age finds in the country

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THE UNSUNG WARRIOR • We tell the story of one of the lesser-known heroes of the Scottish Wars of Independence

HOTELS WITH history • Experience Edinburgh’s rich and storied past first-hand with a stay in one of these historic hotels

ROYAL TITLES • Following the accession of King Charles III, we look at how this affects royal titles in Scotland

Tibet on White Esk • Our writer visits the Buddhist monastery of Kagyu Samye Ling, which has been based in Scotland’s southwest since the 1960s

Between the Uists • The tiny island of Benbecula was once home to the MacDonalds of Clanranald and played a crucial role in the escape of Scotland’s most famous prince…

CATCHING THE LIGHT • Writer and poet Kenneth Steven profiles Scotland’s most celebrated living landscape artist

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

THE STORY BEHIND… • Andrew Liddle’s new book explores the fascinating and little-known personal and political rivalry between Winston Churchill and the leader of the Scottish Prohibition Party