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CONTENTS
My Scotland Glaswegian author Sara Sheridan celebrates her favourite places in Scotland
#OutAndAboutScotland Amazing Scottish scenes – you capture them, we publish
Festival Of The Future Edinburgh gets ready to host one of Europe’s biggest science festivals
Around Scotland Fill your diary for the month of April with the best events happening across the country
Paddling & Popcorn Nairn’s Paddling Film Festival promises a true watersports celebration
A Decade Of Kelpies As the famous Falkirk landmark marks 10 years, we speak to creator Andy Scott
Angling For Adventure TV star Paul Whitehouse shares his thoughts and love of fishing in Scotland
Jim Crumley on ospreys in A Tactical Retreat
Focus On Explore the delights of Dundee and Angus on the east coast
A Village Evolution Visit a former Scots Magazine cover star, Killin, in our Then & Now series
A Wee Blether With… Scottish Opera’s soprano Hye-Youn Lee chats about her upcoming show, La Traviata
A-Z Of Great Scots Learn more about Arbroath inventor Alexander Shanks and his lawnmower
Great Escapes
Forty fantastic pages of staycation inspiration
Islands
Treasure Islands The volcanic landscapes of Staffa and Treshnish
Whisky Walk Three distilleries within three miles? You must be on Islay!
Highlands
Monster Hunt Loch Ness is a memorable day out for many reasons
Fantastic Fortresses Explore Castle Country in the north east
Central & East
Legends, Laughs And Folklore Tour the historic city of Stirling
Leith Life Discover Edinburgh’s most vibrant neighbourhood
Borders & South West
Floored By The View Discover Scotland’s largest inhabited castle
Acres Of Adventure Eglinton Country Park in the west is a must for adventurers
CONTENTS
Unsinkable Courage Meet mischievous adventurer Tom McClean
Life Through A Lens From Aberdeenshire to the Alps, Melody Sky on her exciting photography career
Spirit Of The Islands Cameron McNeish reveals two books that inspired his outdoor adventures
Living The High Life Enjoy a “run-hike” in the Campsie Fells
Rolling Back The Years Take a trip with the Inverclyde Time Teamers
Gear Guide We put the latest outdoor clothing to the test
Scottish Bookshelf Writer Peter Ross on “steeple chasing” and your guide to the best new book releases
Scottish Kitchen Star chef Stuart Ralston shares his recipe for Ajo Blanco
Slàinte Mhath The distillery that captures Campbeltown’s spirit
Eat, Drink, Sleep A refurbished Glasgow hotel wows while a Perthshire restaurant plates up “the best ever” steak
Q-Aye! Fascinating facts to test your knowledge of Scotland