The Scots Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

Pinnacle of Piping
Hundreds of bands descend on Glasgow for the World Piping Championships.

Scottish Bookshelf
Discover the fascinating later life of Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald – plus top new book releases.

Sound of Scotland
Ravers’ daughter Hannah Laing is turning up the volume..

Around Scotland

Your pick of the top events from across the country

3 mins

The Unheard Voices

Ahead of her appearance at Fringe By The Sea, Sally Magnusson tells why her new book explores the brutal lost stories of the Clearances

5 mins

The Pinnacle Of Piping

The Worlds piping championships draw hundreds of bands from near and far - Canadian piper Zephan Knichel explains the attraction...

4 mins

Another String To Her Bow

One of Scotland's most-loved classical musicians leads the Edinburgh International Festival into its next chapter

6 mins

Edinburgh

Through the winding, cobbled streets of Scotland's coastal capital, ancient history meets a modern, vibrant world

10+ mins

The Odd Couple

Dr Johnson and James Boswell were an unlikely duo, but their landmark accounts of the post-Jacobite Highlands still entertain and inform today

5 mins

The Great Eight

It's not every day Scotland hosts a world first, but come August 3 that's exactly what will happen - and it's all about pedal power!

4 mins

What Flora Did Next

A Scottish historian shares her thrilling discovery that the Jacobite heroine went on to further dramatic exploits across the Atlantic

5 mins

Close To Home

Dennis Malcolm OBE grew up in The Glen Grant distillery and has dedicated his life to growing the distinctive brand

3 mins

Hold Back The Flood

Bamff Wildland shows the miracles that can happen when beavers' hard work allows waterways to meander once more

5 mins

A Munro Miracle

In gruelling conditions and with minimal sleep, Jamie Aarons's mammoth month-long Munro round has entered the record books

5 mins

Easy Way? No Thanks!

A boggy, heathery yomp and cycle to three summits around Corrour

4 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.