The Scots Magazine - July 2024

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The Warrior King
Remembering Robert The Bruce as the country prepares to mark his 750th anniversary.

To Chill The Blood
The castles with their fair share of spectral sightings and hidden remains.

A Bird With A Brain
Jim Crumley’s encounters with the raven in several northern countries..

Following The Coos

The latest charity art trail aims to a-moos-e and delight visitors to Perth and Kinross this summer

2 mins

All Going Swimmingly

From Tutti Frutti to Shetland, Monarch Of The Glen to Granite Harbour, Dawn Steele's heart will always be in Scotland - and the sea

6 mins

The Warrior King

On the 750th anniversary of his birth, Robert The Bruce's legacy as cultural keystone and historical enigma continues to fascinate

5 mins

A Bird With A Brain

Jim's encounters with the raven in several northern countries have only increased his respect for its intellect and ingenuity

6 mins

A Historic Centre

Glasgow's Mercat Cross may not be as old as it appears but it's still seen many changes, along with an ebb and flow in prosperity

2 mins

A Rural Housing Crisis

Across Scotland, locals are being priced out and crowded out - but communities are now working hard to address the issue

6 mins

A Poet's Sanctuary

Hidden on a hilltop, writer Dominic Cooper is inspired by the wild, stormy winters of the Ardnamurchan peninsula

5 mins

The New Oyster Cult

A community is helping to restore the once rich biodiversity of Loch Craignish, one species at a time

5 mins

The Long Way Round

When you can only just see the stepping stones under a river in spate, it's time to re-think the route, as two Highland adventurers found out

5 mins

The Bliss Of A Bothy

After a strenuous walk, a mountain shelter can offer all you need

3 mins

Northern Lights

The top of Scotland has spectacular strongholds-ruined, remodelled, or continuously inhabited...

4 mins

Jewels Of The East

These magnificent buildings command glorious settings on the east coast and are steeped in individual history

4 mins

To Chill The Blood

Some ancient walls harbour more than their fair share of spectral sightings and hidden remains

2 mins

Survivors Of The South.

The Borders have seen much conflict over the centuries-its remaining castles tell of their own parts in the story

4 mins

Western Wonders

Between the mountains and the ocean on the west coast sit some remarkable survivors of an often violent past

3 mins

The Finest Grounds

At these three castles, the gardens vie with the buildings for interest and beauty

2 mins

Heart Of History

Scattered along coastlines and across landscapes, central Scotland's stunning castles hold the secrets, turmoil and history of the nation within their ancient walls

4 mins

Love And Loss

These stunning clan strongholds are home to heartstopping beauty and tales of doomed romance

2 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.