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

SUITS YOU • Made-to-fit tweed, a community buyout and a distillery reawakened

BRORA DISTILLERY REBORN

SING FOR YOUR SUPPER

LAND IN LOCAL HANDS

HIGHLAND HOPES

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

Notes from the Isles • Our friend finally makes it back to the Outer Hebrides for a long-awaited reunion

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

The Festival City • New venues and a changed cityscape will give Edinburgh’s festivals a different feel from this August onwards and until you can make it in person, much of it can be enjoyed from home

FIONA’S FESTIVAL GUIDE

ROLL OUT THE red carpet • Expect a royal reception as Scotland’s grandest properties open their doors once more and look forward to welcoming you back

The Duke of Edinburgh remembered • Having enjoyed a pioneering education at Gordonstoun in Moray, the late HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was never far from Scotland, perhaps in his heart he never left

THE GREATEST HONOUR • Pipe Major CSgt Peter Grant 4 SCOTS, the lone piper who played Flowers of the Forest at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, explains why he was chosen and how it felt to have the eyes of the world watching him

PICK UP THE PIPES • It’s 25 years since the launch of The National Piping Centre in Glasgow and learning the pipes has never been more accessible

Man on a Mission • The reopening of the David Livingstone Birthplace museum is an opportunity to delve into Scotland’s relationship with colonialism and slavery through the life of its most famous explorer

The Real-Life HORSE WHISPERER • Our writer heads to the Scottish Borders to meet a man who is the embodiment of Robert Redford’s fictional character

CLAN REUNITED • Clan MacEwen has been reborn, over 500 years since it was officially disbanded

ODE to BURNS • In the bicentenary year of his death, we chart the Scottish tour that proved revelatory for that most English of poets, John Keats

DECLINE AND RISE • Our Master of Malt turns his attention to Campbeltown, one of the often-overlooked whisky regions

TASTING NOTES

TAKE PLEASURE IN SCOTLAND’S PIERS • Scotland’s rocky coastline meant its piers were more functional than fun, but vital nonetheless

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Pictures in time • Watercolours cherished by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, which depict their love and affection for Scotland, as well as each other, have gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

A RIGHT ROYAL RED HERRING • Sometimes family tree research reveals more than you bargained for

A SCATTERED PEOPLE • In the second part of our story, we look at the hard choice faced by tenants in the north Highlands, which led many to flee Scotland forever

THE LIBRARY • Double murder, proverbial wisdom and some political postulation are on our reading list this issue