April 2019 Issue – Out Now!


 



The April issue of
The S
cots Magazine
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CONTENTS

 

Discover mesmerising scenery from Glasgow to Fort William on our latest Great Scottish Journey

On The Rocks Festival brings St Andrews to life

Raise a glass to the new Tennent’s Lager visitor centre and 500 years of Glasgow brewing!

Best Scottish Gardens! Tropical wonders in the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh kick off this new series

 

Nine-page Focus on the magical Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

 

Nature expert Jim Crumley reflects on a 40-year fascination with the osprey

Four brave men set out to traverse the Arctic to honour forgotten Scots explorer John Rae

Get on your bike for a day of sunshine in Torridon

Cameron McNeish laments the tragic loss of two close friends and climbing pioneers

Take a hike along Aberdeenshire’s St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

 

Exclusive interview with top Scots comedy star Jonathan Watson

 

Humble origins of David Beckham’s favourite tipple, Haig blended whisky

Carina’s Kitchen springs into action with some food for the soul

Look into how to help restore Scotland’s ecosystems with Polly Pullar

Mark musical milestones and the stars of tomorrow in the Sounds of Scotland

 

Take a trip on the new South West Coastal 300

 

Author E S Thomson reveals her fascination with the dark, gothic underbelly of Edinburgh

We have a Wee Blether with the Editor of the recording-breaking People’s Friend magazine

Exciting new frontiers at the Edinburgh Science Festival

Kenny MacAskill looks at French-born Mary of Guise, wife of James V and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots

Last chance to enter the Spring Photography Workshop

 

Plus our pick of the best…

 

The Great Gear Guide, Around Scotland events,
and reviews of the best hotels and restaurants
will keep you right this month.

 

 


 

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