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 new national park for Scotland? Plus, book your Hogmanay 2024 tickets now

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue, our editor has her eye on some new, exciting openings across Scotland…

Notes from the Isles • Memories of an idyllic Outer Hebridean Christmas still comfort our friend

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

ISLAND ESCAPES • By ferry or plane, bridge or causeway, the Scottish Isles are tantalisingly inviting

Come to Canna • How locals from a small island are turning to tourism to help secure the future of their community

SAVOUR Shetland • Discover how islanders are reclaiming the produce from their seas and fields for themselves and their guests

Roasted monkfish tail with stuffing • Marian Armitage shares one of her favourite Shetland recipes with the help of grandchildren, Ivy and Magnus, who both love cooking fish

Win a stay in a luxury sea-view hotel • On Scotland’s west coast, the charming Crinan Hotel has been run by the same family for decades

EARNING YOUR TARTAN STRIPES • With Tartan Day on the horizon, our patriotic Scot explains why you should choose your tartan carefully

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NOT SO PRIM AND PROPER • Our expert lifts the lid on the lives of the Primroses, who went on to become the Earls of Rosebery

KING of the CASTLE • Our writer explores the special relationship between a US President and a Scottish castle

UNSETTLING DISCOVERY • Edinburgh is full of strange stories but perhaps the most peculiar of all the city’s tales is the mystery of the Arthur’s Seat coffins

THE RENAISSANCE KINGS • James III, James IV and James V ruled through a period of great change, each to varying degrees of success

DRAMMING UP SUPPORT • Held each spring, the Spirit of Speyside festival celebrates whisky’s past, present, and future

TOP TOURS 2024 • From intimate tours of distilleries producing Scotland’s finest drams, to bespoke itineraries; here’s how to see Scotland this year

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, anthropologist and former crofter, Ed Ley-Wilson describes the wonders and the perils of his 56-day solo kayak around Scotland’s west coast