Focus Archives - The Scots Magazine

Walking In Shetland

Let's focus on Shetland and explore this archipelago by foot, following the many core walking routes - from natural trails to constructed paths.

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Follow Up Focus Orkney

Scratch the surface on any of the Orkney isles and you could fulfil any archaeologist’s dream, someone once said. Here are our top historical sites there.

Abbotsford House is easily accessible from the new station at Tweedbank.

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Focus On The Borders – Sir Walter Scott’s House

Explore the borders in this month's Focus section of The Scots Magazine. Here's an added review of Abbotsford House, the home of Walter Scott.

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Spotlight: Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Step back in time in the reconstructed Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the isle of Lewis - with traditional accommodation on site! The perfect way to explore the traditional Scottish island life.

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Spotlight: “Isle of Arran Gin” Cladach Beach House

Cooried away on the breezy east coast of the Isle of Arran, a new micro distillery is bubbling away. Cladach Beach House is now home to the Isle of Arran Gin company.

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Spotlight: “In-hoose Bakery”, Kirkintilloch

In-hoose Bakery is exactly that, cooried away in a local baker's home. This new new micro bakery is situated on a quiet, residential street in the East Dunbartonshire town of Kirkintilloch and it’s very easy to walk straight past. The only giveaway is a simple, carved wooden sign by the front door.