Garry Fraser, Author at The Scots Magazine

Scozzesi at their debut concert in the Winter Gardens. Photo by Robin Mitchell

Scozzesi Hit The High Notes!

What’s the collective name for eight male opera singers? An assembly? A gathering? A school? As far as we know, it’s none of the above but add two equally talented […]

Community

Take A Hike… to Ben Lomond

The fourth Scots Magazine hike took place on September 13 on Ben Lomond, amidst glorious sunshine. There were 31 walkers on our hike of 2014, of varying ages and levels […]

Outdoor Scotland

A Ferry Good Job!

Dave Wheeler has the sort of job boys (of all ages!) dream about – he’s in charge of The Hjaltland, the massive NorthLink ferry which sails between Scotland, Orkney and […]

Culture

The Braemar Gathering

A visit to the Braemar Gathering is like a glass of the finest malt – one you’ve had a taste, you want more! Such an analogy is pertinent as I […]

What’s On

A Climber’s Four-Footed Friend

A man’s best friend is his dog, or so the saying goes. In a search and rescue capacity, dogs have been invaluable over the years, used in the First World […]

Authors

Garry Fraser

My interests lie, primarily, in music and I am equally happy either listening or performing. However, since starting work on the Scots Magazine just over three years ago I have […]

Outdoor Scotland

The Only Way Is Up… Scotland’s Via Ferrata

Did you know that Scotland has it’s own Via Ferrata? It is simply a question of mind over matter, fighting the doubts that niggle inside you and going for […]

Take A Hike

Take a Hike… to Ben A’an

Ben A’an is often called a mountain in miniature – but the word miniature doesn’t mean it’s lacking in challenge. Far from it, in fact! From the Duke’s Pass this […]

Biking Trails

The Pitlochry Biking Trail

From the bustling high street of Pitlochry to the empty quiet of Farragon Hill, few rides pack in as much variety as this loop in Highland Perthshire. It’s a […]