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 • Big news for Scotland’s favourite monster, plus a campaign to save a historic ship

Notes from the Isles • This issue our friend reflects on a quieter than normal festive period and loses something very precious…

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

Made in SCOTLAND SPECIAL • This issue we turn the spotlight on some of Scotland’s best fabrics, designs, and makers

Made in Mull • A new trail helps visitors get closer to the creative side of the idyllic Isle of Mull

Orkney’s CROWNING JEWELLER • We visit celebrated jeweller Sheila Fleet’s island workshop to see how her pieces are handcrafted in the heart of Orkney

THE QUAICH • This Scottish cup, so much more than a mere drinking vessel, has been used in ceremonies for centuries

A CHEQUERED History • As a major new exhibition on tartan opens in Dundee, we look back at the rise to prominence of this most Scottish of patterns

WOVEN WITH LOVE • How one remote island became known the world over for its unique knit

Meet a CIDER Maker • We speak to Fife-born farmer Peter Crawford, whose Naughton Cider Company produces cider from apples that were planted on his family’s estate by his ancestors 120 years ago

BUY SCOTTISH • From soaps to sporrans, these Scottish brands produce highquality, handcrafted products

TRAVELS WITH TOM • This issue, our guide reflects on a medieval bargain that changed Orkney and Scotland forever

Win a holiday in a luxury Highlands hotel • Following major refurbishment, the Tongue Hotel on the world-famous North Coast 500 route, is ready to welcome guests back in true Scottish style

I’M A NORMAN, YOU KNOW (OR ARE YOU?) • In the first of a new series looking at clan names, our expert queries the vailidity of one of the oft-repeated ancestry claims…

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Go Forth • An iconic landmark, innovative wheel, and place of refuge for Mary, Queen of Scots, why Falkirk deserves not to be bypassed

THE EARLY KINGS OF SCOTLAND • In the first part of a new series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we look back at the formation of the Kingdom of Alba and the House of Alpin

Scotland’s Darkest town • Our writer visits the largely forgotten town of Moffat, once an important wool trading centre and spa destination favoured by Rabbie Burns

THE STORY OF ST KILDA • We explore what life was like for the inhabitants of these ‘islands at the edge of the world’

HIGHLAND FLINGS • The best Scottish-themed events and clan celebrations taking place across the world – start planning now

THE STORY BEHIND… • In his new book, author and historian Alistair Moffat takes a lively and charming tour of Scotland to tell stories that have been buried in history…until now