The Scots Magazine October Issue – Out Now!
CONTENTS
My Scotland Popular history author Alistair Moffat shares his beloved corners of his homeland
#OutAndAboutScotland Scotland captured on camera – here are the highlights from our readers’ social media
Around Scotland Story-telling, porridge-making and Barbara Dickson; it’s all going on in Scotland this month
Hugs, Kisses & Swearing! New musical Glasgow Kiss is on the way and we catch up with its creator Davie Carswell
Big Interview Capercaillie’s Karen Matheson talks about the group’s staying power after 40 years at the top
Focus On… Fourteen pages of content celebrating the breathtakingly diverse county of Perthshire
A To Z Of Great Scots Discover more about how Malcolm and Angus Young founded rock icons AC/DC
Sound Of Scotland Latest music from around the country and ones to watch
Scottish Bookshelf An interview with writer Mairi Kidd plus new book reviews
Bumper Section: Spooky Scotland
Frightfully Good Fun Paisley’s Hallowe’en Festival is the place to be this month
The Real Life Exorcist Father James MacManus on 50 years of “deliverances”
From Light To Darkness The tragic tale of the Flannan Isles lighthouse keepers
Close Encounters Join us on a bone-chilling journey to Mary King’s Close
Wee Blether Tour guide Gail Renwick shares frightening moments
Truth Is Out There Mysterious UFO sightings continue to haunt Perthshire
The Barra Boy A child’s past life memories spook an island community
Presences Beyond This World Meet the Deeside Paranomal Investigators
Mound Of Death The evil presence hanging over 12th century remains
Local Lore Aberdeen storyteller Pauline Cordiner shares spooky tales
Trauma In Our Past Why Scotland is such a hotbed for the paranormal
Slàinte Mhath A whisky titan of the industrial age is brought back to life
Eat, Sleep, Drink A cosy boutique hotel in Perthshire wows while Tattu in Edinburgh tantalises
Scottish Kitchen A Highland Shakshuka recipe from Café Cùil’s Clare Coghill
Answering The Call Polly Pullar visits a wild and wonderful Perthshire hill farm
Then & Now A changing landscape at Kilchurn Castle
Canine Commandos On location on Cairngorm with Search & Rescue dogs
Quenching The Fires Top outdoor writer Cameron McNeish issues a dire warning
Blazing A Scots Trail A Big Adventure on the John Muir Way proves challenging
A Perfect Adventure A magical wild camping trip to the islands of Loch Lomond
Q Aye! Discover what a sgian dubh was meant for, and more facts
