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Esoteric Sounds
The Scots Magazine

Esoteric Sounds

Brighde Chaimbeul on the magic of experimental melody

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3 mins  |
September 2023
The Travelling Writer
The Scots Magazine

The Travelling Writer

Thriller novelist Emma Christie is hitting the road on a great European adventure but her heart and inspiration still lies back home in Scotland

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5 mins  |
September 2023
The Big Picture
The Scots Magazine

The Big Picture

An atmospheric dawn vista from Braeriach in the Cairngorms National Park

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Stalking The Tidelines
The Scots Magazine

Stalking The Tidelines

In a magical moment of pure stillness on Skye, Jim finds himself captivated by the poise and elegance of a hunting heron

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Hiding In Plain Sight
The Scots Magazine

Hiding In Plain Sight

Thanks to the efforts of eagle-eyed walkers, the mysteries of Scotland's ancient landscape are slowly being revealed

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5 mins  |
September 2023
It Started With A Llama
The Scots Magazine

It Started With A Llama

From modest beginnings, Heads Of Ayr Farm Park has truly flourished

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3 mins  |
September 2023
FOCUS ON Ayrshire
The Scots Magazine

FOCUS ON Ayrshire

Head \"doon the watter\" for the region's top spots - including beautiful beaches, a fun farm and a special stately home

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2 mins  |
September 2023
The Right Impression
The Scots Magazine

The Right Impression

Top impersonator Alistair McGowan's fans can't believe he doesn't have Scottish roots-and neither can he!

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5 mins  |
September 2023
A Wee Blether With...C.S.Robertson
The Scots Magazine

A Wee Blether With...C.S.Robertson

The crime novelist and Bloody Scotland board member reflects on the festival and his own career

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2 mins  |
September 2023
A Different Breed
The Scots Magazine

A Different Breed

Glasgow's Dog Lover Show offers a fun, furry, informative weekend

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Courting The Crowd
The Scots Magazine

Courting The Crowd

As she gets set for her appearance at the Wigtown Book Festival, Judy Murray reveals the influences and inspiration for her ace debut novel

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4 mins  |
September 2023
Around Scotland
The Scots Magazine

Around Scotland

Your pick of the top events from across the country

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3 mins  |
September 2023
my Scotland
The Scots Magazine

my Scotland

Merryn Glover, writer-in-residence for the Cairngorms National Park, shares her top spots

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2 mins  |
September 2023
A Fiery Minister's Wife
The Scots Magazine

A Fiery Minister's Wife

Scottish socialist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd led a remarkable life

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Easy Way? No Thanks!
The Scots Magazine

Easy Way? No Thanks!

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

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4 mins  |
August 2023
A Munro Miracle
The Scots Magazine

A Munro Miracle

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

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5 mins  |
August 2023
Hold Back The Flood
The Scots Magazine

Hold Back The Flood

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

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5 mins  |
August 2023
Close To Home
The Scots Magazine

Close To Home

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

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3 mins  |
August 2023
What Flora Did Next
The Scots Magazine

What Flora Did Next

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

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5 mins  |
August 2023
The Great Eight
The Scots Magazine

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!

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4 mins  |
August 2023
The Odd Couple
The Scots Magazine

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

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5 mins  |
August 2023
Edinburgh
The Scots Magazine

Edinburgh

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

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10+ mins  |
August 2023
Another String To Her Bow
The Scots Magazine

Another String To Her Bow

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

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6 mins  |
August 2023
The Pinnacle Of Piping
The Scots Magazine

The Pinnacle Of Piping

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

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4 mins  |
August 2023
The Unheard Voices
The Scots Magazine

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

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5 mins  |
August 2023
Around Scotland
The Scots Magazine

Around Scotland

Your pick of the top events from across the country

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3 mins  |
August 2023
An Immersive Pleasure
The Scots Magazine

An Immersive Pleasure

The secret delights of wild swimming are a balm for body and mind

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2 mins  |
July 2023
A Wee Blether With...Gordon Buchanan
The Scots Magazine

A Wee Blether With...Gordon Buchanan

The Scottish wildlife filmmaker reflects on his 30-year career

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2 mins  |
July 2023
It's All Kicking Off...
The Scots Magazine

It's All Kicking Off...

The World Karate Championships are returning to Dundee, and it’s all about friendship and opportunity, says Roy O'Kane of the WUKF

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Welcome To HebCelt
The Scots Magazine

Welcome To HebCelt

The Stornoway festival’s new director paints an irresistible picture of a blended musical family, together on a journey of Celtic discoveries

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3 mins  |
July 2023