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Scotland Magazine Issue 11Published on 17/11/2003 Contents
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The perfect fitDOMINIC ROSKROW praises the benefits of the kilt I have just picked my own highly personal kilt, and I don’t think I have ever looked forward in such eager anticipation to a piece of clothing in my life. To those of you who know me, hearing that cl... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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Getting to grips with GaelicRoddy Matine talks... With no disrespect to Scotland Magazine’s readership, I wonder how many of you are aware just how important a month October is for Highlanders? Or should I say for Gaels? The thought occurs to me bec... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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Floors CastleFloors Castle is dramatic and spectacular. Charles Douglas explains why and takes us on a tour Floors Castle is one of the wildly dramatic flights of fancy which consolidated the reputation of William Playfair, architect of so many of Scotland’s more spectacular 18th century buildings. In fact... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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Sam TorranceEACH ISSUE WE FEATURE A TOP CELEBRITY’S FAVOURITE LOCATION, WITH NARRATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY FROM TOP LENSMEN ANDY HALL. HE STARTS WITH 2002 RYDER CUP CAPTAIN SAM TORRANCE Sam Torrance is a favourite son of Scotland, especially after leading Europe’s successful Ryder Cup team in 2002. I was delighted that he agreed to be a participant for my book - A Sense of Belonging ... By Andy Hall in the section Celebrity Scotland
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Covert Castles on the coastJohn Hannavy discovers some lesser-known gems Probably no more than five per cent of Scotland is well visited and well known, and no more than five per cent of Scottish castles are instantly recognisable. It follows therefore that 95 per cent of... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Castles
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Plenty of thrills in winter chillsWith winter approaching, Graham Halliday tells us how red squirrels are the main attraction in the coming weeks The chill of December and January brings with it amorous action in the forests and hills as the mating season for foxes commences and red squirrels begin their courtship rituals. It is easier to find... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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The Massacre of GlencoeMUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN AND SAID ABOUT GLENCOE BUT WHAT ACTUALLY Truth often loses out to myth. Myth is more simple, and better at rousing the emotions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692, when the Campbells treacherously fell upo... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Give them a drop of winter warmthWinter is the ideal time to invest in Scottish whisky or give it to a loved one as a gift. Dominic Roskrow picks out some of the best Excuse the sweeping generalisation, but to my mind nobody does winter better than Scotland. Oh, there are some fine places to see out the cold; The Rockies, Lapland, southern New Zealand might all ma... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Whisky
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The Kilted KiwiHe's only a bit more Scottish than national soccer manager Berti Vogts, but rugby star Brendan Laney has fallen in love with Scotland, almost as much as Scotland has fallen for him, says Alex Mead After less than two years in Scotland, Brendan Laney has achieved more than most Scotsmen dream of doing. Not only does he play professional rugby for top provincial side Edinburgh, but he’s also bec... By Alex Mead in the section Scotland Profile
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A bird's eye viewLouise Gilbert has already viewed Scotland from a balloon. Now she's upping the ante and taking to the air in a glider. The command to bail out of the glider is “Jump, jump, jump,” the instructor tells me. My parachute is strapped on and I’m listening intently. “You must be clear about this. I will not repeat it. I’ll ... By Louise Gilbert in the section Outdoor Scotland
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Music up close and personalThe Bein Inn is attracting world-class musicians and letting you get face to face with them. Dominic Roskrow reoprts Imagine the scene. It’s late afternoon and you’ve just completed an exhilarating round of golf on one of Perth’s many courses. You’ve returned to your hotel, a cosy enough place nestling in Glenfarg, ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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No better place on the planetThe Scotsman and the Balmoral are the best hotels in the World to enjoy Hogmanay argues Dominic Roskrow Scotland has long laid claim to be the perfect place to enjoy Hogmanay. Edinburgh now makes a case as the Hogmanay capital of the world. And if both those claims are true, then you could certainly ma... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Taking a shine to lighthousesJohn Cormack looks at why lighthouses are so popular as places to live Keith and Nicola Stewart love Scotland. But they are particularly attached to their home standing alone and exposed down in the south west corner of the country. Keith is so taken with it that he retu... By John Cormack in the section Scottish Property
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Invalid at home, Samson abroadIsabella Bird wasn't the typical swash-buckling Scottish type of hero. But she was a hero. Sara Wilson explains why The early years of Isabella Bird’s life were inauspicious. She was a sickly child and as a young woman suffered from debilitating illnesses which left her barely able to raise her head without the aid... By Sara Wilson in the section Scottish Heroes
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Rugged, remote and remarkable (Grampians)It's a vast area to cover in one issue, but the mainland that makes up the Grampians is a gateway to Orkney and the Shetlands. Gavin Smith reports The region that makes up the Grampians and the northern isles beyond are often neglected at the expense of the superficially more romantic Hebrides, yet anyone choosing to travel up to Aberdeen and vi... By Gavin D. Smith in the section Regional Focus
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Andrew Bradford's Grampians, Orkney and ShetlandAndrew Bradford, Manager of Kincardine Estate, gives us his views of the region Q: Why did you choose to live and work in the Grampians? A: I took over the running of my family’s estate in Deeside. I grew up here and anyone who has travelled would appreciate that it is one of th... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Questions and Answers
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Live like a LairdScotland is the ideal destination if you want to enjoy a truly luxurious holiday. Kate Ennis went and sample the high life. Few countries are better than Scotland when it comes to owning a country estate. Traditionally commanding the top land in the locality, lairds have always enjoyed the best of Scotland’s breathtaking n... By Kate Ennis in the section Scottish Holidays
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Having a Hearty HogmanayHogmanay should be as much about good food as lots of drink. Sue Lawrence provides a few pointers As a child, I used to love Hogmanay – and every year there were things that never changed. The home-made blackcurrant cordial might have been replaced by advocaat and lemonade as we became older, but ... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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KiltmakersThe kilt is becoming ever more popular. Kate Patrick picks out the best shops to buy one from Some years ago the designer Vivienne Westwood launched a ‘Highland Warrior’ tartan collection for men. The idea was to photograph the pieces on real Scotsmen. One was low-slung, to reveal the navel; ... By Kate Patrick in the section Scottish Shopping
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A hole new world of golfEveryone knows Scotland's famous cuorses but the strength of Scottish golf lies in the way the ordinary courses offer fantastic golf. Chris Losh tees off. When it comes to strength in depth, no country can beat the home of golf, and to restrict ones play to just the five-star courses is like coming to Scotland and just visiting Edinburgh castle. Beside... By Chris Losh in the section Scottish Golf
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Paisley is out of this worldIn the first of a new series featuring an array of colourful characters, Lizzie Gilder writes on the Paisley rockateers The pipes built to a crescendo then stopped. We waited expectantly in the dark. Suddenly, the sky above Bute erupted as the fireworks began. As the first rockets exploded in the shape of hearts, Lach... By Lizzie Gilder in the section Tales from the west coast Copyright Scotland Magazine © 1999-2010. 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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