The Scots Magazine - September 2023

In this issue

Hiding In Plain Sight
Eagle-eyed walkers are uncovering the mysteries of Scotland’s ancient landscape.

From The Vault
This month we discover more about “taps aff” and historical heatwaves in Scotland.

Scottish Kitchen
Take a trip to chocolate heaven with these tempting recipes..

my Scotland

Merryn Glover, writer-in-residence for the Cairngorms National Park, shares her top spots

2 mins

Around Scotland

Your pick of the top events from across the country

3 mins

Courting The Crowd

As she gets set for her appearance at the Wigtown Book Festival, Judy Murray reveals the influences and inspiration for her ace debut novel

4 mins

A Different Breed

Glasgow's Dog Lover Show offers a fun, furry, informative weekend

3 mins

A Wee Blether With...C.S.Robertson

The crime novelist and Bloody Scotland board member reflects on the festival and his own career

2 mins

The Right Impression

Top impersonator Alistair McGowan's fans can't believe he doesn't have Scottish roots-and neither can he!

5 mins

FOCUS ON Ayrshire

Head \"doon the watter\" for the region's top spots - including beautiful beaches, a fun farm and a special stately home

2 mins

It Started With A Llama

From modest beginnings, Heads Of Ayr Farm Park has truly flourished

3 mins

Hiding In Plain Sight

Thanks to the efforts of eagle-eyed walkers, the mysteries of Scotland's ancient landscape are slowly being revealed

5 mins

Stalking The Tidelines

In a magical moment of pure stillness on Skye, Jim finds himself captivated by the poise and elegance of a hunting heron

5 mins

The Big Picture

An atmospheric dawn vista from Braeriach in the Cairngorms National Park

3 mins

The Travelling Writer

Thriller novelist Emma Christie is hitting the road on a great European adventure but her heart and inspiration still lies back home in Scotland

5 mins

Esoteric Sounds

Brighde Chaimbeul on the magic of experimental melody

3 mins

FROM THE VAULT

Strange tales from the archives... This month - \"taps aff\" and more shenanigans in historic heatwaves

1 min

Chocolate Heaven

Sweet treats from the brilliant Bad Girl Bakery - you won't believe they're gluten-free!

2 mins

Blended By Bees

Perthshire flora adds delicate nuances to this honey liqueur-while offering a beleaguered species a helping hand

3 mins

A Sense Of Closure

A trip to heavenly Tiree sees a return to the wild with true emotional purpose - and a vulnerable squirrel kit in tow

5 mins

The Wild Freedom

One man's quest to find the true meaning of the country's beaches

4 mins

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The Scots Magazine Description:

First published in 1739, The Scots Magazine is the world’s most widely-read Scottish interest title, which has evolved into a colourful, authoritative, thought-provoking monthly periodical with many thousands of readers worldwide. It’s a blend of in-depth articles and shorter pieces about Scotland past, present and future. The country and its culture are well represented, reflecting the many facets of the nation: the people, outdoors, events, music, wildlife and history.