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2012 events calendar - The Hebrides - Fasque House - 10 best Scottish lighthouses and much more...

 

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Articles from Landscapes

A changing Skye
John Hannavy visits the beautiful island of Skye

December 2006, Issue 30, page 18

A glimpse of scott's Edinburgh
Part six of our journey through Scott's Scotland. Written and photographed by John Hannavy

January 2006, Issue 24, page 18

A land of outstanding beauty
The Scottish Landscape is an ever changing canvas, John Hannavy investigates.

February 2010, Issue 49, page 18

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

A winter wonderland
John Hannavy enjoys Scotland's lochs and landscapes in winter.

October 2009, Issue 47, page 18

A working landscape
John Hannavy explores Scotland's lochs and landscape.

December 2009, Issue 48, page 18

An island of contrasts (Isle of Mull)
The Isle of Mull in Scotland's Inner Hebrides is more than just a coach ride to Iona. John Hannavy reports

April 2007, Issue 32, page 18

Arisaig
Photographer Andy Hall looks at the favourite place of singer and songwriter Gerry Rafferty

April 2006, Issue 26, page 14

Beall, Portree, Skye
This issue Andy Hall photographs the favourite place of Donnie Munro, former singer of Runrig, solo artist and Skyeman

July 2005, Issue 21, page 16

Benachally Perthshire
Singer songwriter Dougie MacLean adores the view over Benachally. Main text and pictures by Andy Hall

April 2005, Issue 20, page 16

Bread and Water
John Hannavy explores more of the rich heritage passed down to us by our ancestors

February 2011, Issue 55, page 40

By the loch's edge
John Hannavy explores the history and landscape around the loch.

August 2011, Issue 58, page 38

Drumochter
This issue, Andy Hall photographs the favourite place of Alastair Mackenzie, star of BBC television series Monarch of the Glen

September 2006, Issue 28, page 14

Enticing isles
John Hannavy visits the west coast islands of Islay and Jura

October 2006, Issue 29, page 16

Epic tales & Border ballads
John Hannavy continues his series tracing the footsteps of Sir Walter Scott

August 2005, Issue 22, page 18

Forth rail bridge
The fourth celebrity to pick a favourite place in his homeland is writer Iain Banks, with words and pictures by photographer Andy Hall

May 2004, Issue 14, page 14

Four seasons in one day
John Hannavy explores more of Scotland's lochs and landscapes.

June 2009, Issue 45, page 20

Glencoe reflections
Loch Achtriochtan may be a bit of a tongue twister (try Loch Ak-treeocktan) but its situation within the heart of Glencoe, right beside the A82 road, which splits the glen, means it commands a superb ...

August 2011, Issue 58, page 16

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

Hidden away on Harris
In the latest in our series Ian Mitchell visits st Clement's Church, at Rodel, Harris

February 2006, Issue 25, page 64

Idyllic Easdale
The first in a new series of island features. Written and photographed by John Hannavy

April 2006, Issue 26, page 18

Illuminating landscapes
The fifth part of our series walking in the footsteps of Scott. Written and photographed by John Hannavy

October 2005, Issue 23, page 18

In the footsteps in Scott part 3
In the latest chapter of Walter Scott's travels in Scotland we travel to Rob Roy country. Words and pictures: John Hannavy

July 2005, Issue 21, page 18

Industrial might
John Hannavy looks at Scotland's industrial heritage.

August 2010, Issue 52, page 18

Iron Age mysteries
The Scottish landscape is dotted with ruined stone towers known as brochs, Christopher McCooey looks how and why they were built.

March 2008, Issue 37, page 24

Island Jewel (Tiree)
Fiona Russell travels to the Hebridean island of Tiree to find out what makes it so special

December 2006, Issue 30, page 46

It has to be Harris
In the last of our series on Scottish islands, John Hannavy turns to the Hebridean Isle of Harris

November 2007, Issue 35, page 18

Jewel of the North
The Inches are islands in the Forth close to Edinburgh. David McVey visited Inchcolm and found it soaked in history

July 2005, Issue 21, page 62

Kinnoull Hill Perth
This issue successful Hollywood actor Brian Cox picks his favourite place. Main text and pictures by Andy Hall

September 2004, Issue 16, page 14

Knoydart Loch and peninsula
This issue theatre great Sir Cameron Mackintosh chooses his favourite place. Main text and pictures by Andy Hall

March 2005, Issue 19, page 16

Land of the mountain flood
In the first of a new series, John Hannavy explores Scotland's most impressive lochs and landscapes.

April 2009, Issue 44, page 22

Legendary Lewis
John Hannavy captures the beauty of the Lewis, the northern part of the largest Hebridean Island

August 2007, Issue 34, page 18

Lismore's long history
In the latest in his series on lesser known islands, John Hannavy visits Lismore

June 2006, Issue 27, page 18

Magic of the Moor
David McVey heads out onto one of the nation's last great empty spaces.

February 2010, Issue 49, page 50

More wanderings in Scott's steps
John Hannavy on the trail of Sir Walter Scott's landscapes

April 2005, Issue 20, page 18

Northern land of wonder
In the latest of island features by John Hannavy, we look at the Orkney Islands

September 2006, Issue 28, page

Now who be ye, would cross Loch Gyle? (Ulva)
John Hannavy visits Ulva, a tiny island off the west coast of Mull

February 2007, Issue 31, page 18

Pattack Falls – Strathmashie, Badenoch
Photographer Andy Hall captures the favourite place of accordonist and musical producer Phil Cunningham

February 2006, Issue 25, page 14

Port Grullain Bay, Isle of Iona
Photographer Andy Hall looks at the favourite place of actor Kevin McKidd

June 2006, Issue 27, page 14

Quality time with the Old Man
The Old Man of Storr is truly remarkable especially as it manages to stand out from the truly remarkable landscape of Skye. Sitting at the base of The Storr on Skye's most northerly peninsula of Trott...

December 2010, Issue 54, page 16

Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay
Photographer Andy Hall captures the favourite place of former NATO secretary general and Labour minister Lord George Robertson

October 2005, Issue 23, page 14

Scott in Mull and Iona (Sir Walter Scott)
The latest in our series by Ian Mitchell charting Sir Walter Scott's travels around the Scottish islands

December 2006, Issue 30, page 60

Scott in Shetland
In the first of a new series tracing Sir Walter Scott's relationship with the Scottish islands, Ian Mitchell looks at Shetland

June 2006, Issue 27, page 61

Scott in Skye
In the latest in our series, Ian Mitchell reports on Sir Walter Scott's love affair with the Isle of Skye

September 2006, Issue 28, page 61

Scott in the Hebrides
This issue, Ian Mitchell looks at Sir Walter Scott's experiences on the islands of Harris and Eigg on Scotland's west coast

October 2006, Issue 29, page 62

Secret island escape
Colonsay and Oronsay are two bleak but beautiful islands just south of Mull on Scotland's west coast. John Hannavy reports

June 2007, Issue 33, page 18

Sight over the sound
Is there a finer view than that from Crinan over the Sound of Jura? You may be hard pushed to find one. The Crinan Canal is frequently called the most beautiful short cut in Scotland, the short cut b...

February 2012, Issue 61, page 16

Snap happy
Scotland is one of the most picturesque places in the world, so Kate Ennis gets some insider information on how to capture it on camera

June 2007, Issue 33, page 54

Spirtual journey
In the first of a new series on Scottish holy buildings Ian Mitchell visits Iona

January 2006, Issue 24, page 65

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

Steaming into history
John Hannavy revisits Scotland's Loch Steamers.

December 2011, Issue 60, page 40

The Flower of kirkwall
In the latest of our series Ian Mitchell visits visits St Magnus Cathedral on Orkney

April 2006, Issue 26, page 64

The forces of nature
John Hannavy explores Scotland's dramatic landscape and the writers it has inspired.

August 2009, Issue 46, page 22

The Isle of Harris
Photographer Andy Hall captures the favourite place of the Queen's artist

January 2006, Issue 24, page 14

The Lake of Mentieth
Nick Nairn is one of Europe's top chefs and he has a cook school near Aberfoyle. Text and pictures by Andy Hall

August 2005, Issue 22, page 16

The Oxford Bar Edinburgh
Top crime writer Ian Rankin is happiest in one of Edinburgh's best bars. Main text and pictures by Andy Hall

January 2005, Issue 18, page 16

The Poet and the Engineer
John Hannavy tells the story of the poet Robert Southey's friendship with Thomas Telford

February 2012, Issue 61, page 62

The Summers Isles
This issue we look at the favourite place of award-winning solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie, with words and photography by Andy Hall

July 2004, Issue 15, page 14

The view from above
Sometimes the best way to see a city is from up high. Gary Hayden picks out the best vantage points from which you can look down on Edinburgh

August 2007, Issue 34, page 24

They came, they saw, but didn't conquer
John Hannavy explores Scotland's Roman remains

October 2011, Issue 59, page 40

Wee hill big view
Duncryne Hill

October 2011, Issue 59, page 18

Winter wonderland
Ben Nevis climbs to 4409 feet and is, by around 115 feet, the highest point in Britain (Ben MacDui in the Cairngorms is the second). It is surrounded by some of Scotland's finest mountains, including ...

December 2011, Issue 60, page 18

Scotland Magazine Issue 61

Scotland Magazine Issue 61
2012 events calendar - The Hebrides - Fasque House - 10 best Scottish lighthouses and much more....

Published February 2012.

Scotland Magazine Issue 60

Scotland Magazine Issue 60
Neidpath Castle - Aberdeen & The Grampians - 24 hours in Inverness and much more....

Published December 2011.

Scotland Magazine Issue 59

Scotland Magazine Issue 59
Brodie Castle - 24 Hours in Stirling - Leuchie House - 10 abbeys to visit and much, much more....

Published October 2011.

Scotland Magazine Issue 58

Scotland Magazine Issue 58
Perth & Kinross special - Colstoun House - The Royal Scotsman and much more....

Published August 2011.

Scotland Magazine Issue 55

Scotland Magazine Issue 55
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs - Scotland travel guide - Events planner 2011 and much more....

Published February 2011.

Scotland Magazine Issue 54

Scotland Magazine Issue 54
The Borders, Dumfries & Galloway - Gardens of delight - Daniel Defoe and much more....

Published December 2010.

Scotland Magazine Issue 52

Scotland Magazine Issue 52
10 Best Castles - Orkney & Shetland - 24 hours in Inverness - Scotland Magazine Photo Challenge and much more.....

Published August 2010.

Scotland Magazine Issue 49

Scotland Magazine Issue 49
10 Best Lochs - Edinburgh Castle - Events Calendar - Magic of the Moor - Painting - Aberdeen and Grampian and much more....

Published February 2010.

Scotland Magazine Issue 48

Scotland Magazine Issue 48
The Clyde Valley - 10 Best Easy Walks - Journeys Blend - Discovering Scotland - Broughton House - Comfort House and much more....

Published December 2009.

Scotland Magazine Issue 47

Scotland Magazine Issue 47
The Highlands Inverness - the Black Isle - and beyond - 10 Best Winter Walks - Ancient ways - Journey's Blend - Celebrity recipes - Blended Whisky and much more....

Published October 2009.

Scotland Magazine Issue 46

Scotland Magazine Issue 46
Edinburgh Castle - Whisky - Autumn Walks - Dundee & Fife- Clan Ross - Mary Slessor - Kellie Castle & much, much more....

Published August 2009.

Scotland Magazine Issue 45

Scotland Magazine Issue 45
Perthshire - The Ulster Scots - Clan Macfarlane Orkney - House of the Binns - Zeppelins and much more....

Published June 2009.

Scotland Magazine Issue 44

Scotland Magazine Issue 44
Loch Ness - Scottish Hotel Awards 2009 - Dumfries House - Stirling Castle - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs - 10 Best Traditional Scottish Pubs and much more....

Published April 2009.

Scotland Magazine Issue 37

Scotland Magazine Issue 37
Top 10 must see attractions - Northern Highlands - Self Catering Holidays - Iron Age Brochs and much more.....

Published March 2008.

Scotland Magazine Issue 35

Scotland Magazine Issue 35
10 Castles for hire - Secret Walks - Historic seaside landmarks - Earls of Argyll - Five of the best artist holidays - Aberdeen and Grampian - Winter Hotels - Tall Ships.

Published November 2007.

Scotland Magazine Issue 34

Scotland Magazine Issue 34
Striling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - Edinburgh's high spots - Discovering malt whisky - 10 Best Hotels - Border Raiders - Brodick Castle - Abandoned Islands.

Published August 2007.

Scotland Magazine Issue 33

Scotland Magazine Issue 33
Castle of Mey - Royal Scottish Retreat - Ghillie Brown - The first Highland charge - Scottish Photography - Edinburgh Tattoo - Fishing for history - National Gallery - Act of Union.

Published June 2007.

Scotland Magazine Issue 32

Scotland Magazine Issue 32
Icons of Scotland - Smuggling - The real Macbeth - Ayrshire & Arran - Caithness - Kelburn Castle - Aberdeen galleries - Bagpipes - Clan Macpherson.

Published April 2007.

Scotland Magazine Issue 31

Scotland Magazine Issue 31
Argyll & Bute - Where to go and what to see - King James IV - On the war path - World War II - Genealogy - Spooky Edinbugh - Bonnie Prince Charlie - Falkland Palace - Broughton Gallery - Highland Games - Clan MacKay.

Published February 2007.

Scotland Magazine Issue 30

Scotland Magazine Issue 30
Edinburgh - out and about in Scotland's capital - Meet the Romans - Mary Queen of Scots - Crathes Castle - Auld Friends - Hebridean island of Tiree - Soup recipes - The Cairngorms.

Published December 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 29

Scotland Magazine Issue 29
The great outdoors - 14 Fun days out - Mail order Scotland - Skye and the Western Isles - Rob Roy - Lowland and Island whisky - Ballindalloch Castle - Clan MacLean.

Published October 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 28

Scotland Magazine Issue 28
Dunvegan Castle - Sir Walter Scott's love of Skye, Rooms with a skew - Unusual places to stay, Culloden - Remembering the tragic battle - Speyside and the Highlands - A whisky lover's guide, Robert Burns - The Borders - Coastal villages - Bike and train j.

Published September 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 27

Scotland Magazine Issue 27
Kelvingrove art gallery - Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire, Explore Scotland by bike and train - Best Scottish beaches - Waterfalls - Best bookshops.

Published June 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 26

Scotland Magazine Issue 26
Glorious Glasgow - Bath time - Mountain biking - Golf and whisky hotels - Kinloch - Shinty - Ben Nevis - Jam - Scottish Beer.

Published April 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 25

Scotland Magazine Issue 25
Going out for the summer - In search of seafood - Get on your bike - Orkney and Shetlands - Rodel Church - Loch Torridon - Robert the Bruce.

Published February 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 24

Scotland Magazine Issue 24
Perthshire - New tourist attractions - Edinburgh in words - Shetland's burning - Arbroath smokies - Iona - Travel to and around Scotland.

Published January 2006.

Scotland Magazine Issue 23

Scotland Magazine Issue 23
Island Life - Scotland's finest whisky islands - A royal county - Aberdeenshire - Top 10 Romantic destinations - Scotland in Bloom - Hebridean Princess - Shortbread recipes - Solway - Bagpipes.

Published October 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 22

Scotland Magazine Issue 22
Glamis Castle - Hogmanay castles - Out in the country - Dundee and Fife - Country Houses - The Caledonian Hotel - Whisky regions - New Lanark.

Published August 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 21

Scotland Magazine Issue 21
Undiscovered Ayrshire - Out and about in Burns country - Underwater world - Top dives in Scottish waters - Jewels in the Firth - The eating revolution - Clan MacLeod - Funky fashion - Walking in Scott country - Best city hotels..

Published July 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 20

Scotland Magazine Issue 20
Heart of Scotland - Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - Top tourist sites - Scottish Music - Icons of Scotland 05 - Island Hotels - Scottish cheeses - Visiting Distilleries.

Published April 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 19

Scotland Magazine Issue 19
Cowal and Bute - Golf Hotels - Festival times - Tullibardine - Gastro Hotels - Ulster Scots - Top tourist destinations.

Published March 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 18

Scotland Magazine Issue 18
Urquhart castle - Dumfries and Galloway - St Kilda - Soccer Museums - Whisky and food - Travel to and around Scotland - The Picts - Drumlanrig.

Published January 2005.

Scotland Magazine Issue 16

Scotland Magazine Issue 16
Super Sutherland - Aviemore - Famous Battlefields - A taste of the sea - Barra - Ospreys - Border castles - Rosslyn chapel - Malt whisky special.

Published September 2004.

Scotland Magazine Issue 15

Scotland Magazine Issue 15
Wondeful Orkney - Glasgow a guide to Scotland's liveliest city - Golfing hotels - Icons of Scotland Results - Walter Scott Walk - JS Barrie - Kirks and cathedrals - Highland Games.

Published July 2004.

Scotland Magazine Issue 14

Scotland Magazine Issue 14
Supernatural Scotland - Whisky and Water - Cruising on the West coast - The magic of Edinburgh - Great car journeys - Steam boats - Who killed Darnley? - Loch Torridon.

Published May 2004.

Scotland Magazine Issue 9

Scotland Magazine Issue 9
Dunrobin castle - Sir David Steel a lifetime in politics - Scottish film locations - Weddings - Best shops - Ballooning - Loch Lomond, Stirling and The Trossachs.

Published July 2003.