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Scotland Magazine Issue 15Published on 18/7/2004 Contents
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On the isle of Islay with Mr ToadDominic Roskrow visits one of the greatest centres for malt whisky. One of the most disturbing aspects of modern Scotland is the fact that there is a net migration of people, and those people that are coming to the country are doing so part-time and buying homes to be... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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My kinda town...Roddy Martin talks... So what were my New York Moments during Tartan Week 2004? Sky scrapers, tartan taxi cabs, diminutive Highland dancers, Scotty dogs wearing tartan waistcoats, and Gutty Slippers, a wacky bagpipe and dr... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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A special house of hope and gloryCharles Douglas visits the oft-ignored Hopetoun House, just north of Edinburgh As the most spectacular William Adam mansion in Scotland, Hopetoun House has set the pace for Scottish stately homes since it first opened to the public more than 45 years ago. Located near Edinburgh... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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The Summers IslesThis issue we look at the favourite place of award-winning solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie, with words and photography by Andy Hall As a native of the North East of Scotland, I was delighted to enlist the participation of Evelyn, whose roots are firmly set in Buchan. She has enjoyed fantastic worldwide success as a musician since... By Andy Hall in the section Scenic Scotland
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Royal castles and palacesJohn Hannavy’s castle trail takes him to the very best royal castles and palaces Our subjects this month are Scotland’s two greatest castles, and the country’s three finest palaces. Between them, they have embraced centuries of Scottish history, and visiting them today presents a ... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Castles
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A history pursued religiouslyUnsurprisingly for a country where religion has meant so much, Scotland has some stunning churches. David Gordan visits some of them Throughout history, Scotland has found itself involved in religion. This important history can be seen in the number and variety of religious buildings and sites throughout the country, from the small... By David Gordon in the section Scottish History
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Scottish resident with a sweet toothPine martens used to be common but not any more. Graham Holliday goes in search of the elusive distant relative of the stoats and weasel The Pine marten, with its distinctive cream coloured throat, was once widespread throughout Britain. As a result of deforestation, hunting and persecution, numbers of this carnivorous mammal were seve... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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The Darien disasterJames Irvine Robertson looks at one of the worst misjudgements in Scotland’s commercial and economic history There are only eight Commandments in Scotland as there is nothing to covet or steal ran the grim jest in London at the end of the 17th century. After James VII abandoned his throne to the Protestant W... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Great Scott! It's the write way to cross the borderSir Walter Scott Way is a 93 mile long footpath. Sue Kendrick was among the first to complete it. Here she reports on her amazing journey The way was long, the wind was cold …” The Lay of the Last Minstrel is one of Scott’s most famous Border poems and this line describes, with uncanny prescience, the Sir Walter Scott Way, a new long d... By Sue Kendrick in the section Scottish Journeys
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Icons comes of age in downtown New YorkCelebrities and politicians attended a glittering awards night in the heart of New York as a highlight of Tartan Week. Dominic Roskrow reports Crazy place, New York. Crazier still when it’s packed from one end to the other with Scotsmen. So it was for Tartan Week, which imposed itself on the Big Apple in some style. Pride of place in a week... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Icons of Scotland
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In search of Peter PanAs Peter Pan reaches his centenary, Nicola Lisle traces his Scottish roots At the Duke of York’s Theatre in London, on 27th December 1904, a capacity audience crammed in to enjoy the first performance of a play by the celebrated novelist J.M. Barrie – the enchantingly whimsi... By Nicola Lisle in the section Scottish Roots
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The most royal of families (Stewarts)In the latest in our series on the great clans of Scotland James Irvine Robertson looks at the Stewarts The historic House of Stewart takes its name from the medieval office of hereditary Great Steward of Scotland, a title which is still held by their descendant in the female line, H.R.H. Prince Charles... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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The good, the true and the beautifulCraft and gift shops selling quirky, one-off or uniquely Scottish products are found all over Scotland. Kate Patrick provides a short-cut to some of the best What is it about quaint Victorian girls’ names that makes them so well-suited for shops that sell interesting, quirky or one-off pieces: the perfect rose-quartz necklace, or a sequined wrap, or a gree... By Kate Patrick in the section Scottish Shopping
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Culture on the ClydeGlasgow may not be the obvious destination in Europe for a cultural city break but it has enough art, architecture and style to rival the likes of Barcelona argues Kate Ennis When picking a destination in Europe for a cultural city break, Paris with its wealth of art galleries or Barcelona with its fabulous Gaudi architecture, instantly spring to mind. Where else would yo... By Kate Ennis in the section Regional Focus
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Glasgow and the Clyde ValleyThe best places to visit, stay and eat, by Kate Ennis What to do and see Central Glasgow Clydebuilt King’s Inch Road The Scottish Maritime Museum’s newest attraction tells the story of Glasgow and the Clyde from tobacco to shipbuilding. Tel: +44 (0)141... By Kate Ennis in the section Regional Focus
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Scotland's all weather foodYou can’t guarantee the weather in Scotland. But as Sue Lawrence reports, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on barbecues It was early June, 1989 and we had taken a hort holiday to the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland, with the children who were all quite small. Anticipating downpours and gales, we were we... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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Going green to keep it cleanThe remote island of Orkney is leading the way when it comes to conserving the landscape for future generations. Graham Holliday reports You recycle your empties, you’ve dabbled in organic apples and you ease your conscience with recycled toilet paper occasionally, and that’s as far as it goes. But now you can take a holiday with a con... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Trends
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A touch of grandeurGRAND VALUE ROOMS - Where to stay for far less pay! This month’s top three tips in association with HotelReviewScotland.com Glenapp Castle Near Ballantrae, Ayrshire Tel: +44 (0)1465 831 212 Glenapp may be a relatively recent addition to highly prestigious Relais & Chateaux membership but the castle itself is no less than ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Fancy a fling?The Highland Games are where storybook Scotland and the real thing meet in a spectacular coincidence of colour, pageant and competition. Simon Walton finds out that just about every other genuine Scottish community is touched by the tradition The diminutive figure of Queen Victoria is hardly the quintessential image of the Highland Games. The toss of the caber, the skirl of the pipes, and the dervish whirling of the highland dancers could ... By Simon Walton in the section Best of Scotland
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Room with a viewCairnGorm Mountain has reinvented itself as a destination for all seasons. Dominic Roskrow reports Damn the tabloid journalist in me! I just can’t help myself. Tell me that winters just aren’t consistent enough to make ski-ing in Scotland worthwhile and every pun tumbles out like I’m Lou Grant or s... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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All things to all peopleEdinburgh’s The Dome has something for everyone says Dominic Roskrow The Dome is one of those magical places which balances decor, decadence and indulgence in equal amounts; the sort of place that no matter what age you are, whatever reason you find yourself in the cen... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Making golf a family affairScotland’s leading golf hotels are now going to considerable lengths to be more family-friendly. Dominic Roskrow visited four of the best-known. Their reputation precedes them; the sort of Scottish destination hotels so famous for their golf that the mere mention of their names evokes images of sun-stroked championships or stimulates a frisson... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Trends
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Exhibition previewsPaolozzi at 80 and Anne Redpath and the Edinburgh School Paolozzi at 80 29th May – 31st October 2004 Eduardo Paolozzi is one of Scotland’s leading living artists. He celebrated his 80th birthday this year, and the first major retrospective of his work is n... By Kate Ennis in the section Scottish Antiques
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Morris tapestry sells for £180,000The rising interest in pieces from the arts and crafts movement was reinforced recently at a Decorative Arts auction in Edinburgh held by Lyon and Turnbull. The rising interest in pieces from the arts and crafts movement was reinforced recently at a Decorative Arts auction in Edinburgh held by Lyon and Turnbull. A rare tapestry by William Morris, the mos... By Kate Ennis in the section Scottish Antiques
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Searching for ShirrapburnOne of the most popular paintings in the National Gallery of Scotland, One of the most popular paintings in the National Gallery of Scotland, Shirrapburn Loch, a landscape by William Dyce, has for years proved a mystery to art experts who have tried to name the real Scot... By Kate Ennis in the section Scottish Antiques 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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