This month, discover the magic of the west coast islands, read our interview with broadcaster Gyles Brandreth where he reveals how Edinburgh changed his life, and party at the HebCelt festival in Stornoway.

This month, head to the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston for the very best of rural Scotland, read our interview with renowned Scots acting stalwart James Cosmo and explore 14 pages of Aberdeenshire.

This month, read all about it at Boswell Book Festival, enjoy a dram at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival and read our interview with TV adventurer Simon Reeve.

This month, enjoy an epic weekend of rock 'n' roll at Bonfest, read our interview with the gold medal-winning mother and daughter duo Liz Eilish McColgan, join a sea-kayaking expedition on the scenic West Coast.

This month, book your seats and explore the thrilling new season at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre, read how Jim Crumley believes we should let wildlife manage wildlife, and discover disc golf – one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

This month, check out V&A Dundee’s new exhibition on tartan, get ready to laugh out loud at Glasgow International Comedy Festival, and step into fantasy land with Outlander star Graham McTavish.

This month, enjoy festive family fun at a traditional Scottish panto, read about the Beatles’ ill-fated tour of Scotland, and enter your best snap in The Scots Magazine’s annual Photographer of the Year competition.

This month, head to a theatre near you for Scottish Ballet’s fresh take on The Snow Queen, enjoy three secluded Christmas trail adventures, and read all about the voluntary foodbanks saving struggling Scots across the country.