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 new Skye development, Britannia rules the waves and a bakery looks back

NEWS IN BRIEF

SHOP AROUND • Launching a new series on the best places to buy authentic gifts, here’s why the House of Bruar is a must-visit stop for many visitors to Perthshire

Notes from the Isles • This issue, our friend takes a leisurely stroll along the Rosemarkie coast near her home

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

The mighty MacDonalds • This issue, we follow the trail of the clan who dominated the west coast for centuries and once held almost a third of Scotland

HIGHLANDS IN HIGH-DEFINITION • Following major investment, Inverness Castle invites visitors on an immersive journey through local culture

Beyond the castle • Everything you need to know for planning your next visit to Inverness

LOVE of the LAND • Ahead of his appearance at this year’s Stranraer Oyster Festival, Outlander star Sam Heughan shares his enthusiasm for his home region of Dumfries & Galloway and his other favourite places in Scotland…

AGENT of the ESTATE • We talk to Alexandra Crichton, who looks after Monzie Castle in Perthshire with her husband, about the realities of rural laird life

AN ACT OF UNION • In his latest book, historian Marc Mierowsky explores the role Daniel Defoe played in helping to stem Scottish independence

BURIED TREASURE • The discovery of the Carnoustie Hoard sheds light on the lives of some of Scotland’s earliest settlers

GIFT OF THE GAB • How a chance encounter with a beautiful fairy changed the course of one man’s life…

Let the games begin • The Stirling Highland Games offer a chance to experience Scottish culture in all its glory while giving a little something back to the community

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Islay’s QUIET ALLURE • Away from the distilleries, the Queen of the Hebrides will enchant you with her natural beauty, nonchalant attitude and calming ambience

Ask the expert • This issue, our genealogy whizz gives his theory to the origin of the name Lowery

A MATTER OF COURSES • Foodies keen to make the most of Scotland’s rich, natural larder should take a regional culinary tour

HIGHLAND FLINGS • With cultural festivals and an abundance of clan gatherings, the summer season is a busy time for Scottish heritage celebrations

THE STORY BEHIND… • Award-winning author and musician Colin MacIntyre talks to Laura Sutherland about his new novel and how island life has inspired his Mull Mysteries crime series