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 • New castle tours in Stirling, while a stirring Lewis monument gets award recognition

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue our editor is looking forward to some festive light trails

Notes from the Isles • Our friend reflects on another wonderful trip to South Uist, but when it comes to the weather back home, she realises she should be careful what she wishes for...

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

A river runs through it • Our writer takes a journey through the Tweed Valley discover a picturesque region rich with wildlife, grati homes, ruined abbeys, and historic mills

Peat Smoke & Paris Glamour • In her new hook, Fiona J Mackenzie tells the extraordinary story of her hero, Margaret Fay Shaw, who swapped the salons of the Jazz Age for the songs of the isles

GLASGOW stays • Our pick of the best hotels and guest houses in Scotland’s busiest city

SMOKING HOT • We travel to the northeast to find out what makes Arhroath smokies so special they are considered a Scottish delicacy

Father of television • A century on from his first TV transmission, we celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s John Logie Baird

STRANGE SIGHTINGS • Our storyteller theorises on why so many UFO sightings have been reported in the small Falkirk town of Bonnybridge

JOY OF GIVING • A selection of Scottish goodies that will make perfect Christmas presents

TABLET • Our Scotsman on the peculiar Scottish attachment to this sweet treat that is definitely not fudge

Policing the Highlands • To mark the 300th anniversary of its founding, we chart the rise of the fearsome Black Watch regiment

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East of Edinburgh • Tables piled high with local produce, bracing wildlife walks, and historic villages make East Lothian one of Scotland’s best below-the-radar destinations

Ask the expert • This issue, Dr Bruce Durie helps one reader looking for answers regarding their McKichan line

THE BUTCHER OF CULLODEN • This issue, our historian delves into one of Scottish history’s most villainous characters, the notorious Duke of Cumberland

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O’ER THE WATER • Whatever your sailing style there’s a Scottish cruise to suit in 2026, with voyages taking in the very best of the country’s rich history, heritage, nature and seafood

HIGHLAND FLINGS • Over the festive and new-year period, many Scottish heritage events take place across the world - here are some of the best

THE STORY BEHIND… • Jennifer Morag Henderson talks to Laura Sutherland about the inspiration behind her biography on the Earl of Bothwell’s first wife