Scotland Magazine

Published 6 times a year every issue of Scotland Magazine delves in to the history of Scotland; from the mysterious clans to the great leaders, from the spirited creative individuals to the historical life of Scotland’s greatest castles and houses. Filled with the wonderful hidden secrets of the country, Scotland Magazine captures the spirit of this great nation, explores its history and heritage and recommends great places to visit.

Scotland Magazine

Editor’s letter

CLAN COURIER • Sample Michelin-worthy menus at a castle and join a long-overdue clan reunion

EDITOR’S DIARY • This issue our editor reflects on some of her favourite spots along the North Coast 500 route, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025

HIGHLANDS AT HOME • Want to bring memories of Scotland into your abode? Here’s how…

Notes from the Isles • An alternative Christmas sees our friend exploring the Black Isle even more fully than usual

WE’VE GOT MAIL • A selection of messages from our readers across the globe

Understated Ullapool • This attractive port on the North Coast 500 route is so much more than just a launchpad for the Outer Hebrides

Rosslyn INVITES YOU IN • The restoration of a crumbling castle has resulted in a unique place to stay, just outside Edinburgh

Rise and shine • Our writer shares a potted history of that most Scottish of breakfast foods: porridge

Find your tribe • Attending Scottish-themed events can help you feel part of a community, as our writer discovered at his first Highland games

WRITTEN IN STONE • Our storyteller discusses the theory that the Holy Grail was hidden somewhere in the grounds of Rosslyn Chapel by the Knights of Templar

A PONY TALE • Our photojournalist travels to the Northern Isles to meet a breeder of one of Scotland’s most beloved animals: the Shetland pony

THE MAGICAL UNICORN • Our Scotsman examines the background of our otherworldly national animal

An expert’s guide to… PERTH • With historic links, great cultural offerings, and easy access to the Highlands, Perth has it all

SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE • Our writer reports back from the west coast where locals are fighting to protect Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon

Win a luxury stay at Links House • Enter our competition for your chance to win a stay at the UK’s most northerly luxury hotel

Ask the expert • Have a family mystery you want solved or wish to discover more about your clan? Dr Bruce Durie is here to help – this issue, he answers a question about the family Davidson…

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THE THISTLE & THE ROSE • Our historian reflects on a marriage that played a pivotal role in promoting peace between two rival dynasties

SPIRITED AWAY • Sample a dram and get acquainted with malts, stills and the angel’s share on any of these whisky distillery tours

SCOTTISH SOCIETIES • If you are interested in joining any of these Scottish Societies, please contact them at the address shown and they will be happy to provide you with membership information

HIGHLAND FLINGS • Each season, many clan celebrations and Scottish-themed events take place across the world – here are some of the best

THE STORY BEHIND… • Poet, playwright, novelist, and former Scots Makar, Jackie Kay, talks to Laura Sutherland about how her rich childhood memories and emotional adult experiences came together in her new picture book