Hannah McLaren, Author at The Scots Magazine

Granite Noir 2024 returns to Aberdeen Performing Arts this month. Image is a promo shot for David Suchet's 'Poirot and More' show which will be at Granite Noir 2024. In the background are a series of actors dressed as characters from his stories. They are under a faded blue layer. An image of David Suchet has been placed on top of this. He is in full colour wearing a black suit jacket. His name and the title of his show is in white text, which has been positioned over his chest.

Granite Noir 2024: Full Crime Writing Festival Programme

Granite Noir 2024 returns to Aberdeen Performing Arts this month, from 20-25 February! Do you dare to be there?

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Love Letters To His Wife

Charles Rennie Mackintosh wrote many love letters to his wife Margaret. Here are some heart-warming and heart-racing excerpts.

Community

The Scots Magazine March Issue – Out Now!

This month, embark on an Orkney odyssey, read our exclusive interview with Two Doors Down star Kieran Hodgson and laugh out loud at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

up helly aa included women for the first time this year. Image shows procession during the day led by the Jarl and alongside him is his daughter Jenna, the first female to join.

What’s On

Up Helly Aa Finally Includes Women!

For the first time in the Up Helly Aa history, women and girls were allowed to join the Jarl Squad and lead the procession.

Community

The Scots Magazine February Issue – Out Now!

This month, soak up the magic of Inverness-shire in the Highlands, cheer on Scotland at the Six Nations and read our exclusive interview with TV star Grado.

Brian Cox Interview. Image of Brian Cox attending Succession Season 4 premiere. He is wearing tinted reading glasses, a white shirt with red necker-chief and a black suit jacket.

Interviews

Brian Cox Interview: How Dundee Influenced ‘Succession’

Exclusive interview with award-winning Scots actor, Brian Cox! Discover how his Dundonian past changed key 'Succession' storylines.

Burns

Burns Night Cocktails

Shake things up this Burns Night with Burns inspired gin cocktails from Caorunn Gin. Enjoy this set of unique cocktails as an alternative to whisky heavy tipples we're used to.

Burns

Burns Supper Playlist

Get ready to celebrate Burns Night on January 25 with our very own Burns Supper playlist...

Outdoor Scotland

Where To Spot The Northern Lights In Scotland

You don't have to go to Iceland to see the northern lights, it's possible to catch a glimpse here in Scotland! Here are some of the best places to spot them.