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In this issue

When Music Meets Sea
A celebration of music returning to the Kintyre shore

Echoes Of War
Historian Trevor Royle on how the end of the Second World War shaped Scotland

Broths To Blessings
Coinneach MacLeod shares Scottish food-based remedies and tips for Scotch Broth

Scottish Bookshelf
Our guide to Edinburgh International Book Festival, plus our Scottish book picks

When Music Meets Sea

Set against the rugged coastline and windswept cliffs of Kintyre, Campbeltown’s annual festival celebrates tradition, talent and song

4 mins

Beyond The Line Of Duty

The Greenock-born actor is shaping the future of Scottish storytelling – on and off screen

6 mins

Turning Back Time

With its red-tiled roof and riverside setting, Preston Mill is a favourite of artists, historians and TV crews alike

3 mins

Wings Over The Forth

Thousands of northern gannets return to Bass Rock year after year, transforming it into one of Europe's greatest wildlife spectacles

2 mins

Amisfield In Bloom

Explore a tranquil blend of history and colour at this walled garden

1 mins

Net Gains

Discover where to eat the freshest seafood in the charming town of North Berwick

2 mins

Seaside Fringe

North Berwick's vibrant annual festival blends arts, music and coastal charm

3 mins

Echoes Of War

The Second World War had lasting effects on Scotland, reshaping life, identity and industry

8 mins

Broths To Blessings

From Scotch Broth to Cullen Skink, our traditional soups are simmering with more than flavour

3 mins

Making Waves

Shortlisted for the Fisherman Of The Year award, Skye’s Brooke Lamond is a rising star in a male-dominated trade

4 mins

Bound For Edinburgh

Author Martin Stewart joins an illustrious line-up to celebrate storytelling in all its forms at the international literary festival

3 mins

No Laughing Matter

Humour's debut album cements their place in Scotland's music scene

3 mins

A Wee Blether With... Tim Maskell

The film location manager finds Scottish places for feature films and TV series - including Shetland

2 mins

A Personal Blend

Whether you prefer it smoky, strong, light or mellow, your ideal whisky is just waiting to be created

3 mins

Among The Branches

Scotland’s woodlands are alive with hidden life, if you know where to look

5 mins

The High Road

For Janette Walker, completing her Munro round was about far more than bagging peaks

4 mins

The Heart Of Gaeldom

Sorley MacLean's verses evoke the untamed energy of our landscape

8 mins

Spidean A' Choire Leith (Liathach)

Traversing this mountain above Torridon is a thrilling day out

3 mins

Tossing Cabers & Chasing Kilts

Scotland's only private army, ancient games and community spirit are in action at the iconic Atholl Gathering in Perthshire

5 mins

The Road To Ceylon

James Taylor's vision for Ceylon tea transformed a struggling colony into the world's most famous tea-producing nation

4 mins

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The Scots Magazine Description:

Publisher: DC-Thomson

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

First published in 1739, The Scots Magazine is the world’s most widely-read Scottish interest title, which has evolved into a colourful, authoritative, thought-provoking monthly periodical with many thousands of readers worldwide. It’s a blend of in-depth articles and shorter pieces about Scotland past, present and future. The country and its culture are well represented, reflecting the many facets of the nation: the people, outdoors, events, music, wildlife and history.