Heritage
Burns, Set In Stone
Memorials to the Bard exist all around the world MANY years ago I met with members of the Atlanta St Andrews Society in Georgia, USA. They told me how, […]
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Burns
An Homage To Burns
In 1796 Scotland mourned the death of Robert Burns, and so too did The Scots Magazine, dedicating six pages to his obituary. Here is its final message… Upon the whole, we […]
What’s On
The Cannae Miss List: Jan 19 – 25
Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events in Scotland this weekend and in the coming week Frank Turner and Will Varley At the […]
Outdoor Scotland
Cairngorms Focus: Loch Insh
Loch Insh is the focus of our bonus article from February issue’s 9-page guide to Aviemore and the Cairngorms – the Gateway to the Great Outdoors Glenmore and Cairngorm […]
Burns
1786 Burns Poetry Review
For Burns Night we’ve dug deep into our archives to find our first printed review of the poetry of Robert Burns, published in The Scots Magazine way back in December 1786… Surprising effects […]
Community
Take A Hike… To Crail!
The Scots Magazine hiking club ticked off another section of the Fife Coastal Path with record attendance! What was the attraction of the last Scots Magazine walk that attracted […]
What’s On
The Cannae Miss List: Jan 12 – 18
Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events in Scotland this weekend and in the coming week Big Burns Supper! The nine-day community-led celebration […]
Competitions
Unlock Your Past
We’ve got a great prize from Scottish Roots Ancestral Research Service to be won! Ever wondered who your ancestors were, and how they lived? Edinburgh-based Scottish Roots Ancestral Research […]
Outdoor Scotland
The Best of 2017…
David picks his top highlights of a year on Scotland’s history trail Perhaps in unconscious defiance of the travails of 2017 I made sure to spend the year checking […]
Competitions
Win A Haggis For Burns Night!
You just can’t have a Burns Night without your haggis, neeps and tatties – and we’re giving away one of the best ones on the market! Balgove Larder farm shop, […]
