Outdoor Scotland
A Sunday Stroll… In The Scottish Borders
Take a wander on the Meigle Circular at Clovenfords First of all, a wee warning: this particular Sunday Stroll around the village of Clovenfords via the Meigle Circular is […]
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Scottish Rural Parliament 2016 Convenes In Brechin
From October 6-8, the Scottish Rural Parliament 2016 will meet at the newly-opened Brechin Community Campus in Brechin, Angus. The Scottish Rural Parliament is a non-profit, apolitical organisation which is […]
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From Plot to Plate – Grow Your Own Food Takes Root Across Scotland
Edible gardening projects are springing up in gardens all over Scotland. From window boxes and crop containers to allotments and private gardens, plant enthusiasts are increasingly challenging themselves to grow […]
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The Suppliant Women – From Ancient Greece to The Lyceum
From October 1-15, one of the world’s oldest plays – The Suppliant Women – will be performed at The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. Written 2,500 years ago by the […]
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Book In For An Island Adventure!
This year’s Wigtown Book Festival, which runs from September 23 – October 2, features an island-inspired programme of author events, guided walks and, unusually for a literary celebration, a canoeing […]
Books
The Howlat Takes Flight!
The official launch of James Robertson’s new children’s book, The Buke of The Howlat, in Moray this week provided The Scots Mag with an excellent excuse for a jaunt to […]
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Ride Across Britain Arrives
From September 15-18, look out for hundreds of cyclists powering their way through Scotland when the Deloitte Ride Across Britain heads from Penrith to John O’Groats, via Hamilton, Fort William […]
Outdoor Scotland
Searching For The Roman Army In Scotland
A team of archaeologists have just arrived in the north east of Scotland to search for traces of the Roman Army in Scotland and, in particular, Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perthshire. […]
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Lost Castle Uncovered at House of Dun
Archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s House of Dun in Angus have uncovered the remains of what is thought to be a 14th century castle. The excavations were […]
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Where are Scotland’s Butterflies?
As summer comes to an end, residents of towns and cities are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for Scotland’s butterflies. Mid-August is typically peak season for our favourite […]
