The Scots Magazine - August 2023

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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.