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Working For The Magic Of A Flute
The Scots Magazine

Working For The Magic Of A Flute

Composer Martin Suckling’s new work is due its première.

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February 2017
Holding Court With A Tennis Ace
The Scots Magazine

Holding Court With A Tennis Ace

While brother Andy may make most of the headlines, Jamie Murray has enjoyed a great deal of success.

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6 mins  |
July 2017
All The World's A Stage
The Scots Magazine

All The World's A Stage

Aberdeen International Youth Festival is a global phenomenon

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July 2017
Two Years On - And Business Is Booming
The Scots Magazine

Two Years On - And Business Is Booming

Local producers at opposite corners of the route share their exciting success stories with Katrina Patrick…

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July 2017
Photographer Of The Year 2017 WINNER!
The Scots Magazine

Photographer Of The Year 2017 WINNER!

Joe Gilhooley is this year’s winner in our Photographer of the Year 2017 competition. Turn over to find out more about Joe and his exceptional image of Loch Rusky in the Trossachs.

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July 2017
Jack Vettriano Restored
The Scots Magazine

Jack Vettriano Restored

Scotland’s best-loved artist has recovered from injury and depression to paint Sir Billy Connolly and look ahead with fresh optimism.

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August 2017
Fun In The Sun!
The Scots Magazine

Fun In The Sun!

Your music expert, Lisa-Marie Ferla, looks forward to an exciting month of outdoor “boutique” festivals...

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August 2017
The Scots Magazine

Who Is The Real Monarch?

The lingering ideas of Victorian romance have devastated our mountain ecosystems, argues Jim.

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7 mins  |
August 2017
The Scots Magazine

Butterfly Bagger

After the Munros John found a new quest.

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August 2017
Time To Take The Plunge?
The Scots Magazine

Time To Take The Plunge?

Wild swimming is taking off in rivers, lochs and seas…

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August 2017
An Exciting Combination
The Scots Magazine

An Exciting Combination

Nick Drainey finds history and wildlife hidden in scenic Balquhidder.

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August 2017
The Man Who Grasped
The Scots Magazine

The Man Who Grasped

The Thistle Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid has left a lasting literary legacy.

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August 2017
Chocolate - And Gin!
The Scots Magazine

Chocolate - And Gin!

An exciting Perth festival has grown into several “minifests” celebrating more local produce

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November 2017
Going On A Beaver Hunt!
The Scots Magazine

Going On A Beaver Hunt!

Taking to the Tay offers a chance to see Scotland’s most recently reintroduced species up close…

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5 mins  |
November 2017
The Longest, The Loveliest & The Loneliest
The Scots Magazine

The Longest, The Loveliest & The Loneliest

Mysterious Glen Lyon had huge significance for the pagan Celts

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November 2017
A Question Of Balance
The Scots Magazine

A Question Of Balance

Nick Drainey finds nature among the industrial past at Falls of Clyde

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November 2017
Hands-On Geology
The Scots Magazine

Hands-On Geology

There’s lots of activity going on at the Lochranza Centre, year-round

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March 2018
Mey – A Royal Legacy
The Scots Magazine

Mey – A Royal Legacy

The late Queen Mother’s Caithness castle is a many-faceted attraction

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April 2018
Jura Chemistry
The Scots Magazine

Jura Chemistry

Three women from very different backgrounds were drawn to the island – and have distilled their wisdom into gin

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April 2018
Riding Into The Wind
The Scots Magazine

Riding Into The Wind

Cameron takes to his bike for a challenging traverse of the Outer Isles from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis.

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June 2017
A Festival In Perfect Harmony
The Scots Magazine

A Festival In Perfect Harmony

The Borders Book Festival is a highlight of the literary calendar.

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June 2017
Take A Hike
The Scots Magazine

Take A Hike

Nick Drainey goes urban for a fascinating hill-to-hill hike across the city

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June 2017
Ancient And Modern
The Scots Magazine

Ancient And Modern

Explore a mind-blowing five millennia of archaeological remains.

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September 2017
Defining The Wilderness
The Scots Magazine

Defining The Wilderness

A huge majority of people want Scotland’s wild places protected, which begs the question, why aren’t these places defended more effectively?

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September 2017
The Greatest Games On The Planet!
The Scots Magazine

The Greatest Games On The Planet!

THE Braemar Gathering is an annual celebration of skill, strength and ceremony enjoyed by crowds from across the world on the first Saturday in September.

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September 2017
A Force To Be Reckoned With
The Scots Magazine

A Force To Be Reckoned With

Hero or anti-hero, Sir James “The Black” Douglas was a true brave heart

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5 mins  |
October 2017
On The Saddle
The Scots Magazine

On The Saddle

Where creaking knees will no longer go, modern cycling kit can carry!

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8 mins  |
October 2017
A Capital Idea
The Scots Magazine

A Capital Idea

Your whisky expert brings you news of a talented team aiming to bring distilling back into the heart of Edinburgh

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October 2017
Goose Season In Full Flight
The Scots Magazine

Goose Season In Full Flight

The return of migrating visitors takes Jim back to magical childhood experiences

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6 mins  |
October 2017
Storytime – With Chocolate And Whisky!
The Scots Magazine

Storytime – With Chocolate And Whisky!

Mouthwatering treats that feature both Scotland and Belgium’s most famous exports – Malt Whisky Chocolates… yum!

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April 2018