The Scots Magazine February Issue – Out Now!
CONTENTS
My Scotland Wet Wet Wet bassist Graeme Clark shares his favourite places in Scotland
#OutAndAboutScotland Our readers’ eye-catching images captured on camera and shared this month
Around Scotland Fill up your calendar with these not-to-be-missed events happening in February
Pass The Popcorn! As Glasgow Film Festival marks its 21st edition, its director reflects on the event’s diversity
A Legacy Of Caring The parents of courageous aid worker Linda Norgrove celebrate her projects helping Afghan women and children
Wee Blether With… Legendary Scots music journalist Billy Sloan on a lifetime of interviewing stars
If You Go One Place…
Take a trip to amazing Angus & The Mearns
Beauty & Austerity Scotland’s top wildlife writer Jim Crumley on why he loves Glen Coe’s winter landscape
New columnist Coinneach MacLeod on the Hebrides
Sound Of Scotland Lisa-Marie Ferla’s interview with Red Sky July and a round-up of who to see
Scottish Bookshelf Best-selling author Alice Feeney on writing in secret; and your latest book releases
TSM Investigates The issue of drugs spiking and whether it should be classed as a specific criminal offence
Slàinte Mhath Our whisky columnist enjoys an evening of exquisite whisky-street food pairings
Eat, Drink, Sleep New Glasgow restaurant Margo wows; and a city hotel break in Aberdeen
If You Read One Thing…
Delve into our superb Big Interview with legendary Scots actor Alex Norton
A To Z Of Great Scots Discover how Jane Campbell became a 19th century feminist trailblazer
Web Of Wonder Why spiders are a magnificent and vital part of the ecosystem
Embracing Winter Author Helen Moat reframes thoughts on the season
Cameron’s Country Your favourite outdoor writer enjoys the delights of the Ochil Hills in Forth Valley
Gear Guide Outdoor clothing and equipment tested by the team
Munro Of The Month An Socach (Glen Ey) is a modest mountain, perfect for climbing on a short winter day
The Adventure Join award-winning landscape photographer Ian Bowie on a West Highland shoot
Wild Colonial Boy Find out more about charming outlaw Captain Melville who left a trail of crime in his wake