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 • Success for Scottish cider, Kelso Abbey reopens and a long-lost Burns portrait returns home

NEWS IN BRIEF

SHOP AROUND • This issue we visit an Edinburgh shop that brings some of Scotland’s most beautiful textiles together under one roof

Notes from the Isles • Our friend reports back on the realities of rural Scottish life

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

HIGHS & the LOWS of the FRASERS • From the heart of the Highlands to the Aberdeenshire coast, the two branches of this family held huge influence

Holding the fort • David Hunter, the Garrison Sergeant Major based at Edinburgh Castle, talks to us about his high-ranking role

Edinburgh’s Grand Dame • We step inside The Balmoral hotel, which has been an iconic part of the capital’s skyline for more than 120 years

EDINBURGH MADE EASY • Whether you’re visiting in festival season or thinking of a visit for another time, here’s how to plan the perfect trip to Edinburgh

Search for a STAR • A new book tells the story of a little terrier from the Outer Hebrides who became a global superstar

WIN a luxury Edinburgh escape •  Enter our competition for your chance to win a royally good trip to the capital

THE SCOTTISH INVASION • We explore the impact some Scottish emigrants had on America’s bid for freedom, both good and bad

CREATURES OF THE SEA • Sailors in the Outer Hebrides have long known that you cross the notorious ‘Blue Men’ of the Minch at your peril

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Hidden HEROES • The author of a new book shines the spotlight on 10 forgotten Scots who have impacted the world immensely

WHAT LIES BENEATH • Don’t be fooled by its serene shores, scratch the surface of Loch Rannoch and you’ll find layers of turbulent history

Tomb of the Eagles • How a local family’s dedication inspired a community to step in to save one of Orkney’s most incredible ancient sites

Ask the expert • This issue, our genealogist considers what led some 19th-century Scottish families to emigrate to Nova Scotia

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE • Get up close to Scotland’s wildlife on these immersive nature tours

HIGHLAND FLINGS • Celebrate the start of autumn with events infused with Scottish heritage and culture

THE STORY BEHIND… • Author Robert James Ryan talks to Laura Sutherland about his connection with Skye and how it inspired his new novel, Fragments of Silk