The Scots Magazine July Issue – Out Now!
CONTENTS
My Scotland Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson reminisces about his favourite spots across the country
#OutAndAboutScotland Amazing Scottish scenes – you capture them, we publish
An Open Book Need some inspiration for the weekend? Our readers showcase their adventures
Around Scotland Your definitive guide to what’s happening across the country this July
Following The Coos Take on the latest charity art trail featuring lovable Hairy Highland Coos
Big Interview TV star Dawn Steele, of Shetland and Granite Harbour fame, shares her love of Scotland’s land and sea
The Warrior King Remembering Robert The Bruce as the country prepares to mark his 750th anniversary
Celebrating The Bruce Your round-up of interactive events for all to commemorate the King of Scots
Progressive Pioneer A Scotswoman’s trailblazing life of campaigning for child welfare, electoral reform and women’s suffrage
CASTLE COUNTRY
Northern Lights The north has spectacular strongholds – ruined, remodelled or inhabited
Jewels Of The East Magnificent buildings that command glorious settings on the east coast
To Chill The Blood The castles with their fair share of spectral sightings and hidden remains
Survivors Of The South Remaining castles in the Borders tell centuries-old stories of conflicts
Western Wonders In the west, some remarkable reminders of an often violent past
The Finest Grounds Three castles where gardens vie with the buildings for beauty
Heart Of History Central Scotland’s castles hold the secrets, turmoil and history of the nation
Love And Loss Castles with heart-stopping beauty and tales of doomed romance
A Bird With A Brain Jim Crumley’s encounters with the raven in several northern countries
Then & Now The Scots Magazine revisits Glasgow’s Mercat Cross, almost 80 years after it graced our cover
TSM Investigates Diving deeper into Scotland’s rural homes crisis and the impact on communities
A Poet’s Sanctuary How writer Dominic Cooper is inspired by the wild, stormy winters of Ardnamurchan
Action Into Words The guidebook writers who are skilled at bringing landscapes to life
Big & Wee Adventures Our explorers enjoy a trek over the Corrour Grahams and a remote bothy stay
Sounds Of Scotland Folk-dance band Niteworks aim to end their career on a high – plus new releases
Scottish Bookshelf Famed Scots writer Chris Brookmyre on his latest novel, and a round-up of new books
Slàinte Mhath It’s back to the future for whisky expert Euan who trails the dram’s historical highs
