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 • Georgian glamour comes to Edinburgh and your chance to discover the Hebrides’ past

EDITOR’S DIARY • As the brand-new Perth Museum prepares to open, our editor gives her view on the museum and what else to do on a city break in Perth

Notes from the Isles • Scotland’s stories are all around us, as our writer discovers on an afternoon walk

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

City of heroes

THE TARTAN MASTERS • We go behind the scenes at Lochcarron of Scotland – a stalwart in the tartan industry

QUEEN OF HEARTS • Spending a large portion of her life in France, rightly or wrongly Mary, Queen of Scots is our most romanticised monarch

THE GLORIOUS PLAYGROUND • When it opened 100 years ago, Gleneagles was the epitome of 1920s decadence

WHICH WITCH? • Mystery surrounds a strange monument in rural Perthshire dedicated to someone of whom no records can be found…

A Sporting Chance • Once the preserve of nobles, today Scotland’s great estates are wonderful places to try your hand at country sports – here are some of the best

SIMPLE PLEASURES • Supposedly loved by Mary, Queen of Scots, shortbread has been a staple confection in Scotland for centuries

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A MAN OF PRINCIPLES • A century after his Olympic Games win, we look back at the life of Eric Liddell

Beavering away • Our writer goes in search of some of Scotland’s returning residents: beavers who have been missing from our waterways for centuries

Win a luxury culinary escape to Skye • Your chance to dine and stay at award-winning Edinbane Lodge

GOOD KING ROBERT • We speak to Lord Bruce, descendant of Robert the Bruce, to hear about some extraordinary artefacts relating to the legendary king in his anniversary year

SCOTTISH HISTORY TOURS • From clan castles to legendary battle sites, these tours will bring Scotland’s rich and often rather bloody past to the fore

HIGHLAND FLINGS • Each year many clan celebrations and Scottish events take place across the world – here are some of the best

THE STORY BEHIND… • Best-selling author Val McDermid’s new novel reimagines the story of the real Lady Macbeth