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 • Highlanders help needed, a murder mystery explored and a new knitwear brand to watch

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue our editor gives the heads up on some of the hottest tickets this summer, so it’s time to get booking…

FEELING GOOD • Enhance your self-care routine with these gorgeous Scottish beauty brands

Notes from the Isles • Our friend shares some of her favourite family stories from over the years – and frets about pronunciations!

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

Unbeatable base •  Our editor on why Fort William is the smart choice for holidaymakers looking to take in lots of Scotland’s most iconic sights during their stay

Seal of approval • Our writer meets some of the craftspeople at one of Edinburgh’s Royal Warrant holders, jewellery and clock specialists Hamilton & Inches

DISCOVER DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY • As a new destination spa opens in the region’s main town, we look at some of the best reasons to visit southwest Scotland

KING IN HIDING • Our storyteller considers the contradicting theories as to where Robert the Bruce spent the winter of 1306

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An expert’s guide to… ABERDEEN • This city by the sea, packed with history, is surely Scotland’s most underrated urban area

SHORT & SWEET • We go inside the Walker’s factory to learn all about the legacy of this iconic shortbread brand

MURDER MOST SCOTTISH • We delve into the cultural phenomenon that refuses to die: tartan noir

THE LION RAMPANT • Our Scotsman recounts the history of Scotland’s ‘other’ national flag

Back to nature

Win a stay at one of Scotland’s most iconic coastal hotels • Enter our competition for your chance to win a stay at The Pierhouse Hotel, in Argyll

ASK THE EXPERT • This issue, in his quest to answer some of your family and clan queries, our expert considers the oft-repeated claim to Robert Burns by the Campbells

THE BLACK DOUGLASES • Our history writer charts the rise and fall of one of Scotland’s most notorious families

ENGAGE ALL THE SENSES • Get to know Scotland on another level with tours that take you on an experiential journey via land, water, sky… even tastebuds

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

THE STORY BEHIND… • Award-winning writer and historian Alistair Moffat talks to Laura Sutherland about what inspired him to trace the history of Scotland’s northernmost clans from their Celtic origins to the present day