In this issue - The Grampians, Orkney and Shetland - Luxury holidays - Hogmanay Food - Gliding - Shopping for kilts - Glencoe - Golf in Perth
Published November 2003
The perfect fit
DOMINIC ROSKROW praises the benefits of the kilt
November 2003, Issue 11, page 3
Getting to grips with Gaelic
Roddy Matine talks...
November 2003, Issue 11, page 7
Floors Castle
Floors Castle is dramatic and spectacular. Charles Douglas explains why and takes us on a tour
November 2003, Issue 11, page 12
Sam Torrance
EACH 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
November 2003, Issue 11, page 13
Covert Castles on the coast
John Hannavy discovers some lesser-known gems
November 2003, Issue 11, page 16
Plenty of thrills in winter chills
With winter approaching, Graham Halliday tells us how red squirrels are the main attraction in the coming weeks
November 2003, Issue 11, page 18
The Massacre of Glencoe
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN AND SAID ABOUT GLENCOE BUT WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED? JAMES IRVINE ROBERTSON TRIES TO CUT THROUGH THE MYTHS
November 2003, Issue 11, page 20
Give them a drop of winter warmth
Winter 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
November 2003, Issue 11, page 23
The Kilted Kiwi
He'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
November 2003, Issue 11, page 28
A bird's eye view
Louise Gilbert has already viewed Scotland from a balloon. Now she's upping the ante and taking to the air in a glider.
November 2003, Issue 11, page 32
Music up close and personal
The Bein Inn is attracting world-class musicians and letting you get face to face with them. Dominic Roskrow reoprts
November 2003, Issue 11, page 36
No better place on the planet
The Scotsman and the Balmoral are the best hotels in the World to enjoy Hogmanay argues Dominic Roskrow
November 2003, Issue 11, page 38
Taking a shine to lighthouses
John Cormack looks at why lighthouses are so popular as places to live
November 2003, Issue 11, page 40
Invalid at home, Samson abroad
Isabella Bird wasn't the typical swash-buckling Scottish type of hero. But she was a hero. Sara Wilson explains why
November 2003, Issue 11, page 42
Aberdeen and Grampian – rugged, remote and remarkable
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
November 2003, Issue 11, page 46
Andrew Bradford's Grampians, Orkney and Shetland
Andrew Bradford, Manager of Kincardine Estate, gives us his views of the region
November 2003, Issue 11, page 53
Live like a Laird
Scotland is the ideal destination if you want to enjoy a truly luxurious holiday. Kate Ennis went and sample the high life.
November 2003, Issue 11, page 54
Kiltmakers
The kilt is becoming ever more popular. Kate Patrick picks out the best shops to buy one from
November 2003, Issue 11, page 62
A hole new world of golf
Everyone 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.
November 2003, Issue 11, page 64
Paisley is out of this world
In the first of a new series featuring an array of colourful characters, Lizzie Gilder writes on the Paisley rockateers
November 2003, Issue 11, page 74
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