The Scots Magazine - February 2025

In this issue

Taste of the Hebrides - With new star columnist Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker.

My Scotland - Wet Wet Wet bassist Graeme Clark shares his favourite places in Scotland.

Home On The Road

With more variety for campers than ever, a major SEC exhibition is bringing home comforts and convenience to your next adventure

2 mins

The Many Faces Of Mr Norton

The illustrious, talented actor has plenty of tales to tell . . . and write

6 mins

Savour A Smokie

Surrounded by stunning coastline and a rich maritime heritage, the Arbroath Smokie Trail is adding this local delicacy to the foodie map

2 mins

800 Years Of Milling

Discover the charms of Barry Mill, an operational water-driven corn mill, and the generations of people whose lives it helped to change

3 mins

A Legacy Of Caring

A Western Isles bothy and projects helping Afghan women and children are a fitting tribute to courageous aid worker Linda Norgrove

5 mins

Beauty & Austerity

These dual qualities capture Glen Coe's winter landscape, one which offers a home to predators, challengers and masters of camouflage

6 mins

Red Sky Thinking

Americana stars Red Sky July on creating cinematic soundscapes

3 mins

Dark Side Of Love

Alice Feeney on her passion for Scotland, writing in secret and the characters who won't go away

5 mins

Dealing With A Danger

The problem of drugs spiking in Scotland continues to hit the headlines – so would making it a specific criminal offence help tackle the issue?

5 mins

Shelter & Sanctuary

On the islands, stormy weather only accentuates the cosiness of my auntie's kitchen

3 mins

Affairs Of The Heart

An Edinburgh evening of warmth, romance and exquisite whisky-street food pairings proves a match made in heaven

2 mins

Web Of Wonder

Despite their perceived malevolence in popular culture, spiders are a magnificent and vital part of the ecosystem

5 mins

Embracing Winter In Scotland

Writer Helen Moat talks about the trip that changed her life – and drew her to the Highlands

4 mins

Slowing The Pace

Within easy reach of the major cities, the rolling Ochils offer a gentle reminder of the small but mighty delights to be found on our doorstep

7 mins

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The Scots Magazine Description:

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.