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Scotland Magazine Issue 23Published on 14/10/2005 Contents
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Great service isn’t just child’s playDominic Roskrow says a big thank you on behalf of his son, Louie Every parent knows that the shapeless lump of dirty, sticky, toy their toddler won’t let go of might not be much to most people, but is the whole world to that youngster. It’s his best friend and com... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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Wallace, Bruce and political correctnessSeven hundred years ago, on August 23, Sir William Wallace, the Scottish resistance leader, was sentenced to death in London. Thereafter, he was hung, drawn and quartered, and his body parts despatche... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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Book ReviewsTales of the Picts. Acollection of ancient tales from the Picts for the first time, taking readers into the magical past of this most ancient of Scottish tribes. The Picts, a proud tribe of warriors ,... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Reviews
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Saligo Bay, Isle of IslayPhotographer Andy Hall captures the favourite place of former NATO secretary general and Labour minister Lord George Robertson I visited Islay for the first time in the summer of 2004 in the course of taking photographs for A Sense of Belonging to Scotland: Further Journeys. Saligo Bay is the chosen place of Lord George Rober... By Andy Hall in the section Scenic Scotland
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Protecting historyCharles Douglas visits Bowhill, near Selkirk, the Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry. AS the owner of no less than four spectacular and historic houses, the 9th Duke of Buccleuch and 11th Duke of Queensberry, must, on occasion, become confused as to where he is. Each year he divides h... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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Illuminating landscapesThe fifth part of our series walking in the footsteps of Scott. Written and photographed by John Hannavy In the introduction to the first edition of The Bridal of Triermain, Scott wrote a brief essay on the role of the poet, the different styles of poetry, and the expectations of the reader. In it, he s... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Landscapes
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Many strings to their bowsScots grandees have a number of ceremonial roles based on history. One of the most prestigious is based around its pursuit of fine archery. James Irvine Robertson reports Scots grandees can be the Lord Lieutenant, the Queen’s representative in their county. Or they can be one of the 20 or so deputy lieutenants who back these up. All wear magnificent uniforms. Less for... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Well and truly hen-peckedThe hen harrier gets a hard time but keeps quiet about it. Graham Holliday reports The hen harrier is the most persecuted bird of prey in Britain. It acquired its name because of its predilection for taking poultry and grouse. The bird was driven to extinction from mainland Britai... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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A Lovers KingdomWhere would you go for a romantic break in Scotland? Christopher Fisher picks some of the best places Forget Paris, Glasgow is historically the city of love, as the remains of Saint Valentine, martyred in 269AD, were said to have been brought to Blessed St John Duns Scotus in the Gorbals by a Francisc... By Christopher Fisher in the section Scottish Destinations
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In a Scottish country gardenThe Scottish Gardener is a new book from Suki Urquhart. Here are some extracts about private gardens, with pictures by Ray Cox Garden lovers visiting Scotland will quickly find the many and varied gardens that are open to the public daily. What they may not realise is that every week (except in deepest winter) there are many... By Ray Cox in the section Scottish Gardens
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Northern delights (Aberdeen and Grampians)Aberdeen and the Grampians are a fascinating mix of land and sea. Sally Toms reports Framed between the mighty North Sea and the awe-inspiring Grampian Mountains, this area of Scotland has some of the best scenery to offer in the country. There are few lochs to speak of, but two maje... By Sally Toms in the section Regional Focus
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Solway coast is bird watchers’ paradiseSome of Britain’s rarest birds live in the vast mud flats and sands of Solway on the Dumfries coast. Anthony Toole reports The coastline of Dumfries and Galloway follows a tortuous route from Gretna to Loch Ryan. The direct distance is less than 100 miles, but the meanderings to north and south more than double this. Aro... By Anthony Toole in the section Best of Scotland
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Princess of the Scottish seasVivien Devlin finds that a life on the ocean wave improves dramatically when you’re on a small but perfectly formed luxury liner It’s a balmy June evening as the Hebridean Princess makes steady progress up the Sound of Jura, the sea calm and shimmering in the amber summer sunlight. A flock of Little Tern skim swiftly over the ... By Vivien Devlin in the section Best of Scotland
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Hogmanay hotelsIN EXCLUSIVE ASSOCIATION WITH HotelReviewScotland.com Ceilidh Place Ullapool, Wester Ross Tel: +44 (0)1854 612 103 An hour west of Inverness, the single word ‘hotel’ just isn’t enough to describe what you’ll find – for this is a unique place, one we adm... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Best of Scotland
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Making short work of it...Shortbread is a national treasure, and Sue Lawrence can’t resist it. Here she extols its versatility There I was, all trussed up in white coat, matching hat and snood, watching the Prickle Dockers at work. But as I watched them being rolled with great speed across the tray of dough then rolled back i... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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Holding sway around the Tay (Menzies)In the latest in our series on clans, James I Robertson looks at the Menzies Land was at the foundation of the wealth and power of the clans of Scotland. But Highland land today and for many years past has yielded precious little. If a clan today has a chief still living in h... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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Wacky racesSail Caledonia is funsailing with a difference. Maxwell MacLeod joined the other motley crews for a few days of mindless hedonism It’s early on a rainy Sunday morning in the Scottish Highlands and more than 50 shouting yachtsmen are gathered around (and indeed in) Neptune’s staircase, the remarkable series of canal locks that li... By Maxwell MacLeod in the section Scottish Activities
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Proof of life apres-skiAviemore was looking tired and outdated. But as Mark Nicholls discovers, the Cairngorms region and the town at the heart of them are being regenerated Across a short, dark expanse of water, the ruins of a crumbling castle stand out on an island. It was once a safe retreat, a refuge for women in troubled times, seeking shelter from danger while thei... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scotland Outings
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The pipes, the pipes are callingThe bagpipes act as a strange ambassador for Scotland. Ronald M. James looks at their chequered history After the 1745 Jacobite Rising in Scotland, anyone caught with a set of bagpipes could be executed. English forces regarded the instrument as a weapon of war because they recognised that the pipes ha... By Ronald M James in the section Scottish Music
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Set for the history booksIn the latest in our series on the Scottish regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the Royal Highland Fusiliers and Glasgow, the vibrant city where it still recruits many of its soldiers As an independent regiment, days are numbered for the Royal Highland Fusiliers. With the planned merger of Scotland’s six infantry regiments into one ‘super regiment’ next year, the RHF is set to be ... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scottish Regiments
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Scotland’s whisky islandsThe islands around Scotland’s coastline are ruggedly beautiful and home to some of the nation’s best whisky. Dominic Roskrow acts as tour guide A couple years ago I spent a very pleasurable afternoon drinking whisky with some of the staff of Royal Mile Whiskies in Edinburgh debating which country could claim to be ‘God’s Own’ – Scotland or Ne... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Journeys
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Art and antiques newsSally Toms looks at all the latest exhibitions and events from the world of art and antiques Diamond discovery sale. One of the most important sales of jewellery ever held in Scotland has taken place at Bonhams in Edinburgh. With a value totalling £300,000, the sale included some of the most ... By Sally Toms 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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