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Scotland Magazine author Marieke SmegenIslands of lost soulsScotland 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 investigates Scotland’s national tourist organisation, VisitScotland, says there are 790 Scottish islands, whereas Hamish Haswell-Smith, author of the book The Scottish Islands, a Comprehensive Guide to Every Scottish Island says there are 165, but that’s because he only counts islands that are bigger than 40 he... Scottish History from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 A Rum idealOne of the most impressive houses in Scotland can be found on the remote Isle of Rum. Marieke Smegen pays it a visit Imagine an extravagant 19th century house, built by 300 people, during a period of three years. The house is built to impress - and only the most privileged people are allowed to visit. This describes Kinloch Castle: an imposing house on the remote Isle of Rum. The castle was built in 1897 for Sir ... Best of Scotland from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Historically hauntedEdinburgh’s underground vaults attract historians as well as mediums. Are the rumours true that this is the most haunted place in Britain? Marieke Smegen tries to find out Edinburgh’s underground vaults have always intrigued me. It is incredible to think that they were created more than 200 years ago, and they are still standing. The vaults form the base of the South Bridge in the Old Town. This bridge was built to cross a deep ravine south of the High Street. The la... Haunted Scotland from Issue 25 published on 17/02/2006 Go wild in the countryMarieke Smegan argues that wildlife alone is worth visiting Scotland for Scotland has an amazing number of animals. There are hundreds of different species of birds, mammals and sea animals, some of which are quite easy to spot. To list them all would be impossible. However, Scotland houses plenty of visitor centres and nature reserves, which make the wildlife even more ... Scottish Wildlife from Issue 22 published on 10/08/2005 The true sound of ScotlandMarieke Smegen finds the best places for a traditional tune Scotland is famous for its traditional music. Wherever you go, you have a good chance of coming across some local musicians playing a tune. The musical tradition goes back hundreds of years. At first, people gathered in their houses for so-called ceilidhs: an event with music, dance and poetry. Now... Scottish Music from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 |  | ||||||||||||
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