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Scotland Magazine Issue 20Published on 10/04/2005 Contents
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Sign of spring timesDominic Roskrow marks the end of winter by returning to his beloved West Coast In the four years when I lived in New Zealand, the thing I missed most about Britain was the change in seasons, and particularly the adjustment from winter to spring. In Britain spring arrives symbol... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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Politics alive and well in ScotlandWith the United Kingdom in the grips of General Election fever, I am not at all surprised that some of my trans-Atlantic and pan-European friends remain baffled by the defining differences between our... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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Book ReviewsSally Toms reviews a selection of Scottish books. The Munro Almanac This handy rucksack-sized book is a comprehensive guide to all of Scotland’s munros (mountains over 3,000ft). Details some 284 peaks and their localities. Boundless technical informa... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Reviews
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Edinburgh FringeAnd you can’t have the Edinburgh International Festival without the Edinburgh Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. While the EIF focuses more on opera, ballet and classical music, the Frin... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Events
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Edinburgh International FestivalThe dates of the 59th world-class Edinburgh International Festival have been confirmed. For three weeks Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage si... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Events
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Black pearlDuart Castle on the Isle of Mull is well sited as a defensive fortress. Charles Douglas reports The fortress looms, dark and formidable, a sentinel guarding the waterways between the Hebridean island of Mull, mainland Scotland, and the neck of the Firth of Lorne. Long, long ago, Norse and Viking... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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Benachally PerthshireSinger songwriter Dougie MacLean adores the view over Benachally. Main text and pictures by Andy Hall The view from Benachally near Dunkeld in Perthshire has the highest ratio of beautiful but different views of any vantage point that I know. It is the favourite place of Dougie MacLean, one of Scotlan... By Andy Hall in the section Scenic Scotland
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More wanderings in Scott’s stepsJohn Hannavy on the trail of Sir Walter Scott’s landscapes One of the most enduringly appealing aspects of Sir Walter Scott’s writings was his ability to evoke the various faces and moods of the Scottish landscape in his works. Read some of his descriptions –... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Landscapes
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A call to armsHeraldry was the way you identified yourself in battle. James Irvine Robertson looks at its significance Heraldry is about who you are. In the midst of battle a thousand or more years ago, it was no use putting on a name tag because only priests could read and not many of them were fighting. It was no u... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Salmon killers on the looseWild salmon are under threat from among other things, pollution and hundreds of thousands of farmed salmon that have escaped and are causing mayhem. Graham Holliday reports Scotland’s salmon are famed internationally, but the species is under threat. Many rivers where salmon could once commonly be seen leaping are seeing fewer and fewer fish. In January 2005, the World ... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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Variety is the key to Icon awardsTartan Week 2005, and New York was abuzz for the Scotland Magazine Icons of Scotland awards dinner held in the Starlight Room of the Waldorf=Astoria on Manhattan’s Park Avenue. Held in tandem with th... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Icons of Scotland
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A matter of common scentsScotland has some excellent cheeses and some excellent cheese dishes. Sue Lawrence suggests some options There is something incredibly alluring about molten gooey cheese – the sight, smell, taste, texture – all somehow make us want to smile in anticipation, which is perhaps why photographers use the word... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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Where all of Scotland meetsDominic Roskrow argues that the area between Loch Lomond and Stiirling encapsulates all facets of Scotland If you were given just 24 hours to get a taste of Scotland where would you go? Where best would you be able to experience everything that makes Scotland special to you? The history? The beauty? The in... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Regional Focus
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Stirling, Loch Lomond & The TrossachsSally Toms provides another round-up of the area’s top restaurants, hotels and visitor attractions ** What to do and see ** Stirling Argyll’s Lodging Castle Wynd, Stirling Scotland’s finest surviving renaissance mansion. Features an interpretative tour and displays about the past inhabitants. Tel... By Sally Toms in the section Regional Focus
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Ten places you have to visitWhen it comes to tourists sites, there is plenty of choice. Here Ian Buxton picks the ones you just can’t afford to miss It’s not hard to find somewhere special to visit in Scotland. City or countryside alike, there’s a rich variety of museums, galleries, attractions, heritage sites, countryside and places of interest t... By Ian Buxton in the section Exploring Scotland
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Great clansmen (Cameron)The Cameron clan comes under the spotlight in this issue. James Irvine Robertson reports The image of a clansman is recognised across the world as personifying Scotland. No other country, particularly a small northern European country, has a similarly powerful symbol of its nationhood. T... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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A walk on the wild sideAt this time of year Scotland is ablaze with wild flowers. Lindsay Mackinlay explains what you should be looking for Scotland is quite rightly famous for its whisky, its rebellious history, lochs, hills and the hospitality of its people. It is less well known for the beauty and diversity of its wildflowers, yet the... By Lindsay Mackinlay in the section Scottish Wildlife
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Success comes from running a tight ChipThe Ubiquitous Chip is celebrating 30 years at its current location. Dominic Roskrow visited Thirty years in the restaurant business is impressive anywhere. In Glasgow it represents a lifetime. Back in the 70s the city had little at all in the way of a dining culture. What it did have tended ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Joys of living on an islandIn exclusive association with HotelReviewScotland.com Kilmichael House Glen Cloy, Isle of Arran Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 219 The Isle of Arran is renowned these days for several principal things: quality food and drink produce; it’s the family home of first ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Famous across the worldIn our continuing series on the great Scottish regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the origins of the Black Watch and the part of Scotland it calls its own The very name provokes so many questions... Why the Black Watch, what were its origins, its history and how did this gathering of clansmen come to be known across the world as one of the most famous o... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scottish Regiments
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The true sound of ScotlandMarieke Smegen finds the best places for a traditional tune Scotland is famous for its traditional music. Wherever you go, you have a good chance of coming across some local musicians playing a tune. The musical tradition goes back hundreds of years. At first... By Marieke Smegen in the section Scottish Music
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Worth a visit?It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago public access to a distillery was rare. Now many offer tours or tastings and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Dominic Roskrow reports Later this year our sister title, Whisky Magazine, will publish its 50th issue and reach its sixth birthday. Inevitably it will look back at the world of whisky and what has changed. Almost certainly... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Whisky
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A date with DaliSalvador Dali’s legendary painting Christ of St John of The Cross will return to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum when the building reopens in Summer 2006. The Dali original was bought for Kelvingr... By Sally Toms in the section Art and Antiques
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Exhibition previewsFrancis Bacon: Portraits and Heads and Monet & The Impressionists Francis Bacon: Portraits and Heads June 4th – September 4th 2005 Francis Bacon is celebrated as one of the most important British artists of the 20th century. The human figure was a dominant subject ... By Sally Toms in the section Art and Antiques
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High price for Nelson left-handerAletter written by Admiral Lord Nelson has sold for £42,000 at a Lyon & Turnbull auction recently. Dated December 8th 1797, the letter was anonymously written to a London Reverend – penned with Nelson... By Sally Toms in the section Art and Antiques 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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