In this issue - 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
On the isle of Islay with Mr Toad
Dominic Roskrow visits one of the greatest centres for malt whisky.
July 2004, Issue 15, page 3
My kinda town...
Roddy Martin talks...
July 2004, Issue 15, page 7
A special house of hope and glory
Charles Douglas visits the oft-ignored Hopetoun House, just north of Edinburgh
July 2004, Issue 15, page 12
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
Royal castles and palaces
John Hannavy's castle trail takes him to the very best royal castles and palaces
July 2004, Issue 15, page 16
A history pursued religiously
Unsurprisingly for a country where religion has meant so much, Scotland has some stunning churches. David Gordan visits some of them
July 2004, Issue 15, page 20
Scottish resident with a sweet tooth
Pine martens used to be common but not any more. Graham Holliday goes in search of the elusive distant relative of the stoats and weasel
July 2004, Issue 15, page 22
The Darien disaster
James Irvine Robertson looks at one of the worst misjudgements in Scotland's commercial and economic history
July 2004, Issue 15, page 24
Great Scott! It's the write way to cross the border
Sir 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
July 2004, Issue 15, page 26
Icons comes of age in downtown New York
Celebrities and politicians attended a glittering awards night in the heart of New York as a highlight of Tartan Week. Dominic Roskrow reports
July 2004, Issue 15, page 30
In search of Peter Pan
As Peter Pan reaches his centenary, Nicola Lisle traces his Scottish roots
July 2004, Issue 15, page 36
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
July 2004, Issue 15, page 40
The good, the true and the beautiful
Craft 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
July 2004, Issue 15, page 42
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley – culture on the Clyde
Glasgow 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
July 2004, Issue 15, page 46
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
The best places to visit, stay and eat, by Kate Ennis
July 2004, Issue 15, page 50
Scotland's all weather food
You can't guarantee the weather in Scotland. But as Sue Lawrence reports, that doesn't mean you have to give up on barbecues
July 2004, Issue 15, page 54
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
A touch of grandeur
GRAND VALUE ROOMS - Where to stay for far less pay! This month's top three tips in association with HotelReviewScotland.com
July 2004, Issue 15, page 62
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 Scot...
July 2004, Issue 15, page 64
Room with a view
CairnGorm Mountain has reinvented itself as a destination for all seasons. Dominic Roskrow reports
July 2004, Issue 15, page 66
All things to all people
Edinburgh's The Dome has something for everyone says Dominic Roskrow
July 2004, Issue 15, page 67
Making golf a family affair
Scotland's leading golf hotels are now going to considerable lengths to be more family-friendly. Dominic Roskrow visited four of the best-known.
July 2004, Issue 15, page 68
Exhibition previews
Paolozzi at 80 and Anne Redpath and the Edinburgh School
July 2004, Issue 15, page 74
Morris tapestry sells for £180,000
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.
July 2004, Issue 15, page 74
Searching for Shirrapburn
One of the most popular paintings in the National Gallery of Scotland,
Shirrapburn Loch.
July 2004, Issue 15, page 74
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