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Scotland Magazine Issue 24Published on 05/01/2006 Contents
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Thrilled to chillDominic Roskrow on the joys of a Scottish winter I have always loved winter more than summer and unlike just about everybody else I know, I look forward to late Autumn and the falling of the leaves with glee. I anticipate lighting the first fire of... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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Scotland’smaritime legacyThe exhibition Books on Ice: the British and American Literature on Polar Exploration which was due to be held at the Grolier Club in New York City over Christmas and New Year marks the end of an impr... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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The Isle of HarrisPhotographer Andy Hall captures the favourite place of the Queen’s artist These rocks are the oldest rocks in the world, Lewisian gneiss, looking across the Golden Road on the east coast of the Isle of Harris, towards Scalpay and in the far distance, the Shiant Islands. I ... By Andy Hall in the section Scenic Scotland
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House on the hillCharles Douglas visits Hill Houser, Helensburgh, a house purpose-built for a lover of ‘the plain style’ IT sits on a hill enjoying views of the Firth of Clyde and the west coast town of Helensburgh, hence its name ‘The Hill House.’ The site is situated north west of Glasgow, and it was here that the pro... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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A glimpse of scott's EdinburghPart six of our journey through Scott’s Scotland. Written and photographed by John Hannavy When Henry Fox Talbot published Sun Pictures in Scotland in 1845 – the first picture book dedicated to the life and works of Sir Walter Scott – he concentrated almost exclusively on Scott’s beloved bo... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Landscapes
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The most famous FillanThere have been 16 Saint Fillans. James Irvine Robertson recalls the eighth century one According to Saints of Scotland, a list of those important to the spiritual life of Scotland, there are 16 saints named Fillan. They were all priests of the Celtic Church which operated in Brittany, ... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Getting your goatThe primitive goat is becoming a rare sight. Graham Holliday gives hints as to where to see one The wild, feral or officially named British primitive goat arrived in Scotland with the very first neolithic farmers. The shaggy haired species ruled with a cloven hoof until the late 18th century whe... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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A perfect tenWhat are the best newer places to visit in 2006? Kate Patrick picks her favourites World leaders may have thrown the spotlight on to Gleneagles in July, but for lesser mortals planning a visit to Scotland, here are some all-new ideas. Flying visit The commercial Concorde was too ... By Kate Patrick in the section Scottish Destinations
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Family day out in a city of literatureEdinburgh is awash with literary references. Kate Patrick planned a family day out On the day Harry Potter hysteria hit Edinburgh, I took my 13-year-old son Jamie to browse among the city’s antiquarian bookshops, searching for thumbed, mildewed editions of John Buchan’s 39 Steps, Ro... By Kate Patrick in the section Scottish Expeditions
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Scotland’s ‘big county’ (Perthshire)Perthshire has often found itself at the epicentre of Scottish events, not least because of its geographical location. Ian Buxton acts as tour guide Located in the very centre of Scotland and known to all as ‘the big county,’ Perthshire has seen some of the major events in Scottish history. It’s also one of the fastest growing and most affluent ar... By Ian Buxton in the section Regional Focus
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A labour of loveCastle Venlaw is a fairytale hotel a few miles south of Edinburgh. Sally Toms stayed there Twenty three miles south of Edinburgh, in the beautiful and quiet border country, lies Peebles – an ancient and Royal Burgh in the valley carved out by the river Tweed. On a hill overlooking the town... By Sally Toms in the section Best of Scotland
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All up in smokeAlex Mead looks at how Arbroath became world-famous for smoked haddock Meddling magistrates and local councils have, forever it seems, been a thorn in somebody’s side somewhere and none more so than in Auchmithie, a small fishing village on Scotland’s east coast – three ... By Alex Mead in the section Best of Scotland
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Festival of musicCeltic Connections is a breeding ground for new talent. Helene Dunbar reports Thirteen years ago, a Celtic music festival was launched in Glasgow to fill a hole in the Royal Concert Hall’s winter schedule. Glasgow in January is typically a cold and grey place and there wasn’t ... By Helene Dunbar in the section Best of Scotland
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Hidden luxury in the HighlandsAlladale is a vast estate packed with natural beauty. It can also host visitors in luxury. Ian Mitchell visited it Set in the gorgeous Northern Highlands, close to the Sutherland/Ross-Shire border, Alladale Estate is so remote that I had some difficulty locating it on the map before visiting. Remote – yet accessi... By Ian Mitchell in the section Best of Scotland
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Bite-size delightsCanapés have an important role to play at parties, says Sue Lawrence. But keep them simple Canapés have evolved throughout the last century. From the end of the Victorian and during the Edwardian era, there was a sense of glamour and sophistication at parties, with many culinary influences ... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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Festival of fireThe Up Helly Aa Festival makes for one of the most visually stunning events on the planet. Maggie Stanfield went along What on earth is this? I have watched aghast the fire-throwing delinquents setting ablaze a beautiful and elaborately decorated Viking longship, and gazed in awe as several hundred pyromaniacs torched... By Maggie Stanfield in the section Scottish Events
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On a historical Roller coaster (Clan MacNab)James Irvine Robertson looks at the history of Clan MacNab Land charters are the skeletons on which much Highland history is based. In them you can find out who owned what, from when and, usually, who your ancestors were. The witnesses to such charters can a... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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Saints,sinners and cuddly ducksSt Cuthbert’s Way is a pathway stretching more than 60 miles. Sue Kendrick went for a stroll As a boy he saw angels carrying the soul of a man into Heaven. As a man he healed the sick and restored the minds of the insane. In death he became a saint and 600 years later he is still remembered i... By Sue Kendrick in the section Scotland Expeditions
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Capital’s military connectionIn the final part of our series on Scotland’s army regiments, Mark Nicholls looks at the Edinburgh-based Royal Scots, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the role of the Scots Guards Edinburgh is a city steeped in the military history of Scotland. Few locations hold that closer than Edinburgh Castle, soaring above the capital. It hosts two regiments – the Royal Scots and the Royal... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scottish Regiments
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Spirtual journeyIn the first of a new series on Scottish holy buildings Ian Mitchell visits Iona The best time to see Iona Cathedral, or Abbey, is at sundown on a summer evening, when the wind of the day has died and the roar or rustle of the sea – depending on the strength and direction of the w... By Ian Mitchell in the section Scottish Islands
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No longer a a destination nightmareScotland is benefiting from greatly improved transport facilities. Sally Toms looks at how to travel to, from and around Scotland With four international airports and three major ferryports to choose from, getting to Scotland couldn’t be easier. Scotland has excellent air links with a number of European hubs including London, A... By Sally Toms in the section Scottish Travel
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Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up the latest shows and exhibitions Cow parade Up to 100 cows will descend on Edinburgh next Summer as CowParade, the world’s largest public art event, makes its first foray into Scotland. The city’s artists are challenged to turn ea... By Sally Toms in the section Scottish 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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