The Scots Magazine July Issue – Out Now!


 


 

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CONTENTS

 

Cover Story…
Explore the Inner Hebrides with our 14-page special!

 

 My Scotland Mike Scott of The Waterboys takes you on a tour of his favourite Scots hotspots

#OutAndAboutScotland The best pics shared with us this month on social media

A Wee Blether With… Gordon Buchanan, the award-winning Scots wildlife filmmaker and presenter

Around Scotland Your top pick of events, concerts and activities across the country this month

It’s All Kicking Off Dundee welcomes the 2023 World Karate Championships for the first time in five years

Discover the magic of the west coast islands

 

Polly Pullar explores the threat of the tiny blood-suckers

 The Great Eight Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Wicker Man with facts and places

 Scottish Bookshelf Crime author JD Kirk reveals the murderous influence of the Highlands!

Sound Of Scotland Harpist Siannie Moodie on her mission to make classical music more accessible

From the Vault Our delve into the archives remembers the rowdy ways of berry pickers in Blairgowrie

A-Z Of Great Scots Aeronautical engineer and Concorde pioneer Sir James Hamilton

 

Read our interview with broadcaster Gyles Brandreth where he reveals how Edinburgh changed his life

 

Eat, Sleep, Drink Downright Gabbler, Beauly, and Pitlochry Backpackers

Head for Success The global beer brand that stays true to its Scottish roots

Hero of the Hills Mountain rescue veteran David Whalley on his service

The Maister Cameron McNeish recalls the legendary Jimmy Marshall

A Tricky Triple Our Big Adventure takes on three challenging Corbetts

 

 

Party at the HebCelt festival in Stornoway

 

 

Immersive Pleasure Revelling in the secret delights of wild swimming

A Viking Saint Fearless St Magnus is the focus of Kenny MacAskill

Scottish Kitchen Celebrate the sea in style with Andrea Bertazzolo’s seafood spaghetti recipe

Slàinte Mhath Meet Loch Lomond Whiskies’ innovative master blender

Driven to Discover David Livingstone’s legacy is controversial but extraordinary 150 years after his death

Clash of the Species Jim Crumley on the battle between bull seals and gannets on the Mull of Kintryre

 

 


 

 

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