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Scotland Magazine Issue 10Published on 5/9/2003 Contents
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Tales from the riverbankDOMINIC ROSKROW discovers the delights of fishing – and swimming – in the Spey They say that the key to salmon fishing – even at novice level – is patience. Providing you’re in the right river and you’re prepared to wait, sooner or later you will encounter a game fish or two. A... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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Festival still leads the wayRoddy Martine talks... I have had an involvement with the Edinburgh International Festival since I was a teenager, except that in those days it was not quite such a large affair. Then it was almost entirely about classical... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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A rocky road to romanceCHARLES DOUGLAS LOOKS AT HOW LENNOXLOVE SURVIVED TURBULENT The very name resounds with romance, but it was not always so. Historians know this place as Lethington, the tower house allegedly built as long ago as the 12th century and acquired in 1345 by the Mai... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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Mary Queen of Scots was hereA GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC HOMES OF THE GREAT MONARCH. WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN HANNAVY The history of some of Scotland’s most spectacular castles is inexorably linked with that of Scotland’s most famous queen – Mary Queen of Scots. The romantic ruins and the tragic queen are what makes... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Castles
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Opportunity KnoxJAMES IRVINE-ROBERTSON LOOKS AT HOW THE REFORMATION TOOK SHAPE IN SCOTLAND In Scotland, the Reformation came late and, when it came, Roman Catholicism was replaced by the Protestant faith in a velvet revolution. Throughout much of northern Europe it had been a brutal, bloody... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Time to get in a flapGRAHAM HOLLIDAY PROVIDES A GUIDE TO SPOTTING THE THOUSANDS OF GREY SEALS AROUND SCOTLAND’S SHORES The islands and remote shores around the coast of Scotland heave with a proliferation of grey seals in October and November as the females arrive onshore to give birth to a single fluffy white pup eac... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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Taking care of the countrysideHAYLEY FLETCHER DISCOVERS HOW ONE HIGHLAND ESTATE IS BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN TRADITIONAL SPORTS AND MORE MODERN ACTIVITIES The tiny white church of St John the Baptist is beautiful in its simplicity, yet strikingly unusual with its plain glass windows. It was commissioned in 1913 by the 11th Laird of Rothiemurchus, who de... By Hayley Fletcher in the section Contemporary Scotland
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A touch of theatreJULIET LAWRENCE WILSON IS SET TO GIVE SCOTTISH GASTRONOMY A GLAMOUR Hold on to your haggis, but Juliet Lawrence Wilson, owner of the Stockbridge Restaurant, is aiming to put some glamour into Scottish gastronomy. Originally from Stirling but raised in Edinburgh, Juli... By Jonny Goodall in the section Scotland Profile
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Bringing History back to lifePROPERTY EXPERT JOHN CORMACK LOOKS AT HOW ONE SCOTTISH COMPANY IS METICULOUSLY RESTORING OLD CASTLES AND MANSIONS It is a sad fact that many buildings of historic and cultural interest in Scotland are in need of substantial repair and maintenance. And, it is into the care of only a handful of specialised firms of... By John Cormack in the section Scottish Property
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Go jump off a cliffFOR AN AMAZING ADRENALINE BUZZ, CLIFF-JUMPING TAKES SOME BEATING – AS LOUISE GILBERT FOUND OUT Standing on the edge of a 60-foot cliff, a group of daring Scots are preparing to face their fears. Dressed in full-length black wetsuits, they resemble something out of a James Bond movie. In fact, ... By Louise Gilbert in the section Outdoor Scotland
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A man to die and cry forDAVID STEWART WAS AN UNLIKELY HERO – BUT HIS BRAVERY EARNED HIM Short, mild in manner with thick spectacles, David Stewart made an unlikely hero. The younger son of Perthshire laird, he was born in 1772. Both his grandfathers fought at the Battle of Culloden – on... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Heroes
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Hogmanay HotelsEVERYONE KNOWS SCOTLAND IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR NEW YEAR. BUT IF YOU’RE PLANNING SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL THIS YEAR, WHERE SHOULD YOU GO? WE SOUGHT THE OPINION OF A BROAD RANGE OF SCOTTISH JOURNALISTS AND PR PEOPLE Hogmanay. Just the fact that Scotland has a special word for New Year is a clear indication that no-one on the planet celebrates it with more style. Indeed Edinburgh, always a progressivecity when it... By in the section Scottish Hotels
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First great homes of the Scots (Argyll)DOMINIC ROSKROW LOOKS AT HOW THE STUNNING REGION OF ARGYLL AND THE ISLES HAS PLAYED A ROLE IN MODERN SCOTLAND’S DEVELOPMENT In a country blessed with more than its fair share of natural beauty, the region that makes up Argyll and its Isles is, to many, the jewel in the crown. Characterised by lochs, sea and mountains, Arg... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Regional Focus
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Iona Argyll and The IslesTHE DUCHESS OF ARGYLL, WHO HAS LIVED AT INVERARAY CASTLE FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS, TAKES US THROUGH THE ATTRACTIONS OF HER HOME REGION Q: How would you describe the area to those who have never visited? A: I am fortunate enough to live in one of Scotland’s most spectacular regions. From the window of my home I can look out at Loch F... By in the section Questions and Answers
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Where the whisky flows like waterISLAY HAS A LONG HISTORY. MAIRI MACDONALD GOES BACK TO THE ISLE OF HER ANCESTORS From the Islay base on Eilean Mor in Loch Finlaggan, the Lords of the Isles ruled the west of Scotland and most of the islands for more than 300 years. They were a powerful dynasty and they were MacD... By Mairi MacDonald in the section Scottish Tours
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Racing's Ayr of distinctionJULIAN ARMFIELD, OF BBC WORLD SERVICE, EXPLAINS WHY SEPTEMBER’S WESTERN MEETING IS THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF THE COUNTRY’S RACING CALENDAR Ayr Racecourse is to Scotland what Newmarket is to England and the Curragh to Ireland. It is the ‘headquarters’ of the Scottish turf and provides racing of the highest quality, both on the flat and ov... By Julian Armfield in the section Best of Scotland
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Treasures of the deepSUE LAWRENCE TAKES YOU STEP-BY-STEP THROUGH PREPARING AND COOKING ONE OF SCOTLAND’S GREAT DELIGHTS – ITS SEAFOOD The trick is never to look it in the eye. It’s fine when the fishmonger lines it up with its mates on the slab to see which one is biggest and the odd tentacle waves at you anonymously. But when he – ... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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The true taste of scotlandWHISKY IS THE BLOOD FLOWING THROUGH SCOTLAND’S VEINS. VISITING ITS DISTILLERIES PROVIDES AN INSIGHT IN TO THE NATION AS A WHOLE. CAROLINE DEWAR AND HELEN ARTHUR OF DISTILLERY DESTINATIONS ACT AS TOUR GUIDES Travelling around distilleries in Scotland provides a great way of getting to know the country. For they are situated near the borders and as far north as the Orkney Isles with outposts on both the ea... By Caroline Dewar in the section Scottish Whisky
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The stuff on dramsIAN BUXTON OFFERS A SHORT GUIDE TO SCOTLAND’S DISTILLERIES So you’d like to visit a distillery. No problem. Around 40 of Scotland’s finest open their doors to the public and invite you to take a look around. Chances are your favourite has a guided tour, a vis... By Ian Buxton in the section Scottish Whisky
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Drinking neat and sweetDOMINIC ROSKROW AND A SMALL TEAM OF TASTERS SPENT A LUNCHTIME DRINKING LIQUEURS THE VENUE A five star hotel it may be, but The Scotsman is kooky – and we mean that in the nicest possible way. Where else is reception on the fourth floor, where you have two lifts which serve differ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Whisky Copyright Scotland Magazine © 1999-2008. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally. |  | ||||||||||||
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