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CONTENTS

 

Cover Story…
Balmoral and beyond, beloved Scottish home of Queen Elizabeth II

 

 My Scotland weather presenter and TV personality Seán Batty shares his favourite Scottish places

#OutAndAboutScotland Your top pics shared with us on social media

A Wee Blether With… Stand-up comedian Darren Connell on how TV series Scot Squad changed his life

 Around Scotland The best events, concerts and activities across the country

From The Vault Latest tale tells of an escaped polar bear in Dundee!

 

Explore the best of Ayrshire, where adventure awaits, with our 14-page special

 

 Operatic Odyssey Scottish Opera celebrates 60 years with 60 shows!

 Banishing The Terror How art helps heal horrific Bosnian War trauma

A Scottish Enterprise Uncovering the secrets of the ill-fated Darien scheme to Panama in the 17th century

 A-Z Of Great Scots Private Bill Millin marched his bagpipes through France during the Second World War

Jim Crumley’s reflections on the swans of Edinburgh

Scotland’s Islands Take in the ancient history and wildlife of Great Bernera

 

Read our exclusive interview with gritty Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh

 

 Scotland The Brand The global success story of vegan “cheese” from the beautiful Isle of Bute

 Sound of Scotland Trad band Fara’s new album is inspired by Orkney’s renewables revolution

Scottish Bookshelf Interview with award-winning Edinburgh poet Michael Pederson, and the best new releases

 Slàinte Mhath A new award-winning brand from Indie Scotch whisky firm

Scottish Kitchen Try your hand at this recipe for the late Queen’s favourite, Dundee cake

Kenny MacAskill The story of Mary Macarthur, a pioneering union leader

Soak up the spirit of the festive season at Oban Winter Festival

 

 Eat, Sleep, Drink… The Reviews Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa and The Old Inn, Pitlochry

Living On The Edge Naturist Polly Pullar on the plight of Scotland’s wild flora

 A Royal Pedigree Discover the late Queen’s love of Highland cattle and ponies

 A Natural High Cameron McNeish considers our changing attitude to the Scottish mountain landscape

Into The Wilderness Fiona Russell hikes coast-to-coast in the remote north

 Wild And Free Camping under the stars on a family bivvy adventure

 

 

 


 

 

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