The Scots Magazine June 2021 Issue – Out Now!


 


 

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CONTENTS

My Scotland Writer and comic A L Kennedy reveals her favourite places from across Scotland

Celebrate 20 years of Shrek with a round-up of the best and most beloved Scottish animated characters

This month’s best events from across Scotland, both in-person and online

The Great Eight Gladstone’s Land in Edinburgh holds many secrets of capital life in the 17th century

A-Z of Great Scots Jennie Lee, MP, journalist and the founder of the Open University

 

 

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Still Game and River City funnyman Sanjeev Kohli

 

 

Jim Crumley tells the story of Scotland’s only venomous snake

Wee Blether Tom Kitchin, Michelin-starred chef based in Edinburgh

Finnieston Clothing, the Glasgow menswear company celebrating the city’s heritage

Paramotor along the North Coast 500 with Dan Burton

Scottish Bookshelf from around Scotland in fact and fiction to get your hands on this month

 

 

Make it the best of the west with a Focus On Ayrshire

 

 

Fiona Russell races against the clock on Arran, to Goatfell summit and back in three hours

Kerry MacPhee breaks the record for the fastest cycle of the West Highland Way

Polly Pullar talks to Helena Cochrane, a photographer capturing stars and galaxies

Sound Of Scotland up-and-coming Scottish artists on collaborating to make music for Tenement TV

Carina’s Kitchen our resident chef makes mouth-watering burgers

 

Head down to V&A Dundee to catch their exciting new exhibition, Night Fever

 

Slàinte Mhath exploring the rich whisky history of Campbeltown single malts

Take a bike ride into the past at Sinclair Bay, near Caithness

This month, take a virtual trip to the tranquil and spiritual Isle of Iona

Cameron McNeish on the many myths about Scotland’s garden birds

Author Fiona Erskine challenges stereotypes to create a female James Bond

 

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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