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

Big Mac
With Scotland set to honour Charles Rennie Mackintosh with a major festival, Mark Nicholls looks at his legacy
June 2006, Issue 27, page 64

Border patrol
Mark Nicholls looks at the King's Own Scottish Borderers and its heartland where Scotland and England meet
August 2005, Issue 22, page 62

Capital's military connection
In the final part of our series on Scotland's army regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the Edinburgh-based Royal Scots, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the role of the Scots Guards
January 2006, Issue 24, page 62

Changing of the guards for the Scottish regiments
Scotland's historic infantry regiments are to undergo a major re-organisation. As part of our ongoing series looking at Scotland's regiments, Mark Nicholls examines the proposal and its impact on thei...
March 2005, Issue 19, page 62

Child of the Mist (Rob Roy MacGregor)
In the latest part of our series looking at Scottish characters, Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of Rob Roy MacGregor
October 2006, Issue 29, page 65

Famous across the world
In our continuing series on the great Scottish regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the origins of the Black Watch and the part of Scotland it calls its own
April 2005, Issue 20, page 56

From caverns to castles (Robert the Bruce)
Robert the Bruce is arguably Scotland's greatest monarch, Mark Nicholls sets off on his trail
February 2006, Issue 25, page 62

Getting out and about
In the third part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls uses Glasgow as a base
October 2006, Issue 29, page 60

Highland training
In the final part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls makes Inverness his departure point
February 2007, Issue 31, page 64

In search of Braveheart (Sir William Wallace)
In the second part of our series looking at where you can find out more about great historical figures, Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of Sir William Wallace
April 2006, Issue 26, page 62

In search of perfect seafood
Mark Nicholls visits the world-famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and discovers the magic of Scotland's Seafood Trail
February 2006, Issue 25, page 28

Intensive training
In the first of a new series on days out by train, Mark Nicholls takes a trip on the Eastern coast line
June 2006, Issue 27, page 52

Iron road to the Isles
In the latest part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls heads to the west coast and makes Fort William his departure point
December 2006, Issue 30, page 58

Proof of life apres-ski
Aviemore was looking tired and outdated. But as Mark Nicholls discovers, the Cairngorms region and the town at the heart of them are being regenerated
October 2005, Issue 23, page 58

Right on track
Mark Nicholls samples an unforgettable four-night rail journey across Scotland in the style of the Orient-Express
June 2007, Issue 33, page 64

Scotland's Burning passion (Robert Burns)
In the latest in our series of legendary Scots, Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns
September 2006, Issue 28, page 64

Set for the history books
In the latest in our series on the Scottish regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the Royal Highland Fusiliers and Glasgow, the vibrant city where it still recruits many of its soldiers
October 2005, Issue 23, page 65

Soldiers made of Stirling stuff
The Scottish army regiments have a long and distinguished history. Mark Nicholls looks at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the diverse attractions that lie in the regiment's traditional recru...
November 2004, Issue 17, page 56

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 Scottish King (Macbeth)
Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of the ancient Scottish king, Macbeth, to discover his true character
April 2007, Issue 32, page 64

The tragic queen (Mary Queen of Scots)
In the latest part of our series looking at legendary Scottish characters, Mark Nicholls looks at where to find out more about Mary Queen of Scots
December 2006, Issue 30, page 64

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

Tough, loyal and proud
In the second in our series looking at Scotland's army regiments, we focus on The Highlanders, the proud descendants of five famous Scottish fighting units. As Mark Nicholls discovered, they recruit o...
January 2005, Issue 18, page 44

Travelling North? Sleep on it!
Mark Nicholls overcomes the urge to fly and takes the night train to Scotland
January 2005, Issue 18, page 67

Well worth waiting for
Mark Nicholls welcomes the re-opening of Scotland's most popular museum
June 2006, Issue 27, page 42