Hannah McLaren, Author at The Scots Magazine

Images shows the Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band winning at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships. The band are full dress in their tartan and one band member is holding the trophy up high above his head while they all celebrate.

World Pipe Band Championships In Glasgow: The Pinnacle Of Piping

The World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green this weekend. Bands travel from near and far to compete. Canadian piper Zephan Knichel explains why.

Outdoor Scotland

Scientists Discover That The Stonehenge Altar Stone Is From Scotland Not Wales

Recent analysis of the Altar Stone at the centre of Stonehenge has traced its origin back to the north of Scotland instead of Wales.

Culture

Top Five Scottish Bakeries!

Autumn is every foodie's favourite! Take a look what Scottish bakeries have to offer your sweet tooth. Nothing wards off winter blues like a cosy sugar-rush.

Edinburgh

Did You Know? Edinburgh!

Think you know everything there is to know about Edinburgh? Here are five fascinating facts you might not know about the country's capital...

Interviews

My Scotland: Ray Bradshaw

In this month’s My Scotland, comedian Ray Bradshaw shares his favourite places from all around the country and all his favourite memories.

Border biscuit packaging in a variety of flavours and stacked against a solid orange backdrop. This is one of the biggest Scottish brands.

Culture

Scotland The Brand: Border Biscuits

One of the biggest Scottish brands, Border Biscuits, turned 40 this year. The plan from the beginning was simple – bake the tastiest biscuits!

People

Andy Murray Leaves Behind A Legacy: “I played tennis.”

Andy Murray exits the Paris 2024 Olympics and officially retires from professional tennis. The LTA plans to rename the Queen's centre court in his honour to 'The Andy Murray Arena'.