The Scots Magazine May Issue – Out Now!


 


 

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CONTENTS

My Scotland Take a tour of the country with the broadcaster and writer John MacKay

Explore the top attractions in Lanarkshire

A Wee Blether with… Scots actor Ross Anderson, star of popular Netflix series The Last Kingdom

Around Scotland your pick of the best events across the country this month, plus top Scottish podcasts

The song of little terns over the Hebrides reminds Jim Crumley of an unusual childhood memory

A-Z Of Great Scots Humanitarian Victor de Spiganovicz left many legacies for Scotland’s young people

 

Jump to lightspeed and meet the Scots of Star Wars

 

 

The Perth Festival of the Arts celebrates 50 years

The Great Eight Unique Scandinavian relics abound at Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland

Breaking Taboos Douglas Stuart explores sexuality and sectarianism in his latest novel Young Mungo

Scottish Bookshelf The best in brand-new fact and fiction out this month

Urban Adventurer Michael Shanks eased lockdown angst by running every street in Glasgow

 

 

Read our exclusive interview with BBC Breakfast weather presenter and novelist Carol Kirkwood

 

 

Songs For Survivors Kathryn Joseph’s music seeks to comfort those struggling with domestic abuse

Scottish Bookshelf The best in brand-new fact and fiction to read this month

Slàinte Mhath New methods create success for craft brewers Vault City

Scottish Kitchen Cheddar and Szechuan pepper burnt cream is on the menu this month

Eat, Sleep, Drink… A boutique lochside escape and fine Highland dining

 

Travel the Heart of Scotland touring route, taking in top sights in Stirling, the Trossachs and Highland Perthshire

 

 

The Mighty Moth Polly Pullar reveals how to help moths in your garden

Hills For The Soul Cameron McNeish banishes negative thoughts with a trek in the Cairngorms

Arrochar Alps Four A summit of four Munros in an extreme race training day

Planting For The Planet Wee Forests project helps youngsters engage with nature

Freedom Fighter Zachary Macaulay was the power behind the British Empire’s abolition of slavery

Scotland’s Islands Enjoy an escape to the isle of Erraid for sunshine and amazing scenery

 

 

 


 

 

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