2005 Hotels of the Year
When you plan your holiday in Scotland – or even a business trip – it's sometimes a challenge to know which hotel to book. There are several guides, one of which is the leading independent website...
July 2005, Issue 21, page 58

A Golden Age
JACK MCCONNELL, SCOTLAND'S FIRST MINISTER, TALKS ABOUT HIS HOPES AND INTERNATIONAL AMBITIONS FOR SCOTLAND IN A GOLDEN AGE, BY RODDY MARTINE
March 2003, Issue 7, page 30

A perfect five
The Queen Mother's former residence in Caithness has held on to its prestigious five-stars as a visitor attraction for the second year running. Inspectors from VisitScotland, the national tourism org...
August 2008, Issue 40, page 10

A slice of luxury (Myres Castle)
Sally Toms finds out what's cooking at Myres Castle
February 2007, Issue 31, page 22

A source of inspiration
Scotland's wild, rugged and mystic landscape has been the inspiration for a number of great creative minds. Mark Nicholls looks at the impact famous locations had upon them.
February 2006, Issue 25, page 58

Ancestral home
There is a saying in Scotland that it costs you nothing to find out who your ancestors are, but it costs a fortune to keep it quiet. That may be true, but Scotland is a small country with under five m...
March 2002, Issue 1, page 7

Art and antiques news
Sally Toms looks at all the latest exhibitions and events from the world of art and antiques
October 2005, Issue 23, page 74

Ayrshire & Arran – wonders of the western coast
Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran on Scotland's west coast offer all that is best about Scotland in one place, says Sally Toms.
February 2009, Issue 43, page 31

Battlefields and beauty spots
David Gordan highlights some of Scotland's most famous battle sites
September 2004, Issue 16, page 28

Beyond your wildest dreams
For the right money Dream Escape will provide your dream Scottish holiday.
October 2006, Issue 29, page 42

Blazing a trail
CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE Tel: +44 (0)1339 883 635 www.nts.org.uk Almost Disney-esque in appearance, fairytale Craigievar Castle, all pink granite, multiple turrets, fanciful towers, gables, gargoyles and ...
April 2008, Issue 38, page 24

Breaking the habit
Scotland is full of new discoveries, says Sally Toms
November 2007, Issue 35, page 3

Come together
With VisitScotland's Homecoming Scotland initiative running throughout 2009, there is one invitation-only event in particular that to my mind stands out as totally unique. That is the seminar being ho...
June 2009, Issue 45, page 7

Cowal and Bute – Beauty and adventure on Glasgow's doorstep
You don't have to go to the Hebrides for a Scottish ferry-hopping holiday, as Ian R Mitchell explains. Cowal and Bute have castles, stately homes, churches and grand walks nearer to hand
March 2005, Issue 19, page 36

Dundee & the Kingdom of Fife
Sally Toms provides a selection of places to visit, places to eat and places to stay in the region
August 2005, Issue 22, page 37

Edinburgh & the Lothians
Where to eat, visit and stay in Edinburgh & the Lothians
December 2006, Issue 30, page 34

Experience the resurgence
Scottish Gaelic is having something of a renaissance as Scots affirm their national identity. So how can you find out more about it?
December 2009, Issue 48, page 42

Family day out in a city of literature
Edinburgh is awash with literary references. Kate Patrick planned a family day out
January 2006, Issue 24, page 28

Family ties
VisitScotland, the Scottish government agency which promotes Scotland as a tourist destination throughout the world has, in recent years, launched a series of genealogy initiatives aimed at expatriate...
April 2007, Issue 32, page 7

Get on your bikes
Scotland is adapting rapidly in to one of the best outdoor and dangerous sport destinations in the world. It's right up there with the best for mountain biking, for instance. Lewis Eckett took a crash...
April 2006, Issue 26, page 68

Getting out there
Sally Toms goes exploring in Scotland's far north west
June 2008, Issue 39, page 3

Glasgow – riverside city
Glasgow has long been a city worth seeing. But now, says Rob Allanson, it's making use of its past and focusing its appeal on the Clyde
April 2006, Issue 26, page 33

Go wild in the country
Marieke Smegan argues that wildlife alone is worth visiting Scotland for
August 2005, Issue 22, page 24

Going green to keep it clean
The remote island of Orkney is leading the way when it comes to conserving the landscape for future generations. Graham Holliday reports
July 2004, Issue 15, page 58

Going it alone
In the latest of our series on accommodation is Scotland, Richard Goslan looks at self catering.
March 2008, Issue 37, page 46

Highlands – true contrast in remote Scotland
The top third of Scotland is often grouped together but as Ian Buxton reports, the region is diverse and impressive
June 2006, Issue 27, page 32

Icons comes of age in downtown New York
Celebrities and politicians attended a glittering awards night in the heart of New York as a highlight of Tartan Week. Dominic Roskrow reports
July 2004, Issue 15, page 30

In brief...
VisitScotland has made it easier for budget-savvy holiday makers to try out new activities with the launch of the first ever Scotland-wide Adventure Pass. The free pass provides discounts and special ...
October 2008, Issue 41, page 9

In the news
Stories in stone A new art site in Scotland has uncovered stories of migration and Scottish heritage. The series of striding stone arches, at Cairnhead Forest in Dumfries and Galloway, have been cr...
August 2009, Issue 46, page 8

Islands of lost souls
Scotland has numerous islands. Some of them are inhabited, others are deserted. More than 80 of them used to have inhabitants, but the locals left for several different reasons. Marieke McBean investi...
August 2007, Issue 34, page 60

King of the castle
Whatever you are celebrating, a majestic Scottish castle is the only way to go. Natasha Reed discovers 10 of the finest Scotland has to offer
November 2007, Issue 35, page 60

Lets get funky
Scottish culture has played a major role in the fashion industry in recent years. Kate Patrick went in search of Scottish style gurus
July 2005, Issue 21, page 42

Lets go spy a kite
GRAHAM HOLLIDAY EXPLAINS WHERE TO SPOT BIRD OF PREY THE RED KITE, ONCE EXTINCT BUT NOW SUCCESSFULLY RE-INTRODUCED TO SCOTLAND
July 2003, Issue 9, page 22

Love at first sight
MADONNA'S WEDDING IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS BROUGHT TO A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE WHAT MANY OF US HAVE KNOWN FOR SOME TIME – SCOTLAND IS A PRIME SPOT FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY, BY DANNY BLYTH
July 2003, Issue 9, page 36

Making the journey
In the last issue we looked at how to about researching your family tree. But how do you go about actually visiting the home of your ancestors? Dominic Roskrow reports
April 2007, Issue 32, page 41

Making waves in the Big Applie
OUR ICONS OF SCOTLAND AWARDS, HELD TO MARK THE MAGAZINE'S OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN THE STATES, SHOWED HOW BROAD THE APPEAL OF SCOTLAND IS. DOMINIC ROSKROW REPORTS
May 2003, Issue 8, page 15

News
Harris to become new national park The Island of Harris could become Scotland's third national park in as little as two years, if the Scottish Government approves a new proposal. Only 1,800 people ...
April 2009, Issue 44, page 8

No longer a a destination nightmare
Scotland is benefiting from greatly improved transport facilities. Sally Toms looks at how to travel to, from and around Scotland
January 2006, Issue 24, page 69

On the face of it, it's chiefly good news
Roddy Marting talks...
November 2004, Issue 17, page 7

Ones not to miss
With so much to offer the visitor, how do you select the best places to visit during your travels in this wonderful country? Liz Pickering selects 10 of the best.
March 2008, Issue 37, page 54

PART ONE: ROBERT BURNS
Scotland is definitely the place to be in 2009. Commencing in January, there are more than 100 scheduled events that have been specially devised to celebrate the contributions made by Scots to the wid...
October 2008, Issue 41, page 29

PART TWO: THE GATHERING 2009
Across the world they scattered, those brave men, women and children who launched forth from the rugged coasts of Scotland to venture across the seas into the territories of the New World. They were p...
December 2008, Issue 42, page 17

Perthshire & Kinross
Perthshire & Kinross is the perfect destination for a healthy, happy and inexpensive summer holiday as our man discovers.
December 2007, Issue 36, page 32

Planes, trains and automobiles
Visiting some of the most remote and beautiful spots in the world remains a challenge. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, the options are much better than they were
December 2006, Issue 30, page 68

Relaxation Nation
In association with HotelReviewScotland.com
December 2006, Issue 30, page 62

Rosslyn on film
The mystery and legend of Rosslyn Chapel, made famous for its part in the blockbuster novel and film The Da Vinci Code, is being used as a hook to attract a new style of visitor to Midlothian. VisitS...
June 2006, Issue 27, page 9

Scottish icons are all set for honours
New York's glitterati are set to turn out in force for April's Icons of Scotland Award, staged by Scotland Magazine.
March 2005, Issue 19, page 10

See it, tough it, hear it, smell it, taste it
Vivien Devlin appraises Scotland's massive contribution to the World economy - and while whisky, tartan and haggis play a part, there's much more
July 2002, Issue 3, page 68

Skye & the Western Isles
Skye and the Western Isles take some reaching, but the journey is worth it. Dominic Roskrow explores the region
October 2006, Issue 29, page 30

Speyside – a golden triangle
Speyside is a magical mix of the very best of Scotland - and on top of that, it's the sunniest part of the country.
July 2002, Issue 3, page 50

Star of the silver screen
SUSAN NICKALLS LOOKS AT THE RICHNESS OF THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPES AND CITYSCAPES THAT HAVE PROVIDED THE BACKDROP TO MANY FAMOUS FILMS
July 2003, Issue 9, page 24

Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs – where all of Scotland meets
Dominic Roskrow argues that the area between Loch Lomond and Stiirling encapsulates all facets of Scotland
April 2005, Issue 20, page 34

Sutherland
The best places to visit, stay and eat, by Sally Toms
September 2004, Issue 16, page 38

Sutherland – seeing the sights
Sally Toms reports on the isolation, history, and variety of this unique Scottish landscape
September 2004, Issue 16, page 35

The blackhouse village
Richard Ford samples some very unique accommodation on Lewis
December 2007, Issue 36, page 25

The Borders – the beautiful South
This year will see the spotlight shine fully on the Borders and the south of Scotland. Dominic Roskrow explains why.
December 2008, Issue 42, page 31

The car's the star (Trossachs)
Join Jeremy Head for a tour of the Trossachs at the wheel of a classic British motor car
April 2007, Issue 32, page 46

The day we took the train
In the second part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls plots a rail tour from Edinburgh
September 2006, Issue 28, page 52

The devil and the deep blue sea
Gavin D Smith explores Scotland's long association with the sea
June 2007, Issue 33, page 24

The lap of luxury
Explore Scotland in a different way - from the luxurious surroundings of a cruise ship
June 2002, Issue 2, page 69

The stuff on drams
IAN BUXTON OFFERS A SHORT GUIDE TO SCOTLAND'S DISTILLERIES
September 2003, Issue 10, page 65

The true sound of Scotland
Marieke Smegen finds the best places for a traditional tune
April 2005, Issue 20, page 60

The Young Pretender (Bonnie Prince Charlie)
In the latest part of our series looking at Scottish characters, Mark Nicholls sets off to find out more about Bonnie Prince Charlie
February 2007, Issue 31, page 40

Town and country
In a new series of cycle rides for Scotland Magazine Paul Kirkwood will go mountain biking in the Borders, pedal around lochs in Perthshire and cycle to the smithy where the bicycle was born. He start...
April 2006, Issue 26, page 24

Variety is the key to Icon awards
Tartan Week 2005, and New York was abuzz for the Scotland Magazine Icons of Scotland awards dinner held in the Starlight Room of the Waldorf=Astoria on Manhattan's Park Avenue. Held in tandem with th...
April 2005, Issue 20, page 24

Victoria's Highland legacy
Dave McFadzean explores the Victorian Heritage trail in Royal Deeside.
December 2008, Issue 42, page 60

Visiting Distilleries
A VISIT TO SCOTLAND JUST ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT SAMPLING THE AMBER NECTAR – WHISKY. AND THERE'S PLENTY TO KEEP YOU AMUSED, AS IAN BUXTON EXPLAINS
November 2002, Issue 5, page 72

Where to discover Bagpipes
In the latest in our series we look at the bagpipes – where to buy them, where to learn them, and where to hear them.
April 2009, Issue 44, page 42

Where to try Falconry
In a new series we explain how best to enjoy one of Scotland's top attractions. First up we look at birds of prey.
October 2008, Issue 41, page 22