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Scotland Magazine Issue 28Published on 20/09/2006 Contents
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Northern land of wonderIn the latest of island features by John Hannavy, we look at the Orkney Islands A long drive to Scrabster prefaced our crossing of the Pentland Firth to Stromness, our port of entry into the Orkney Islands. We sailed past Hoy, with its amazing rock stacks, which draw so many int... By John Hannavy in the section Scottish Islands
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The perfect endingDominic Roskrow is standing down as editor of Scotland Magazine. But he is going out on a high This is my last issue as Editor of Scotland Magazine after four wonderful years of telling people about the country’s many, many highpoints. I am not leaving Scotland behind altogether – much of my f... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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An extraordinary and enderrated heroI now realise that I have known Professor Richard Demarco OBE for more than 40 years, a startling thought which came to mind when I attended his 76th birthday party at Fingask Castle, a 16th century J... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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DrumochterThis issue, Andy Hall photographs the favourite place of Alastair Mackenzie, star of BBC television series Monarch of the Glen Most people recognise Drumochter as a high point on the A9 from Inverness to Perth, but to actor Alastair Mackenzie of Monarch of the Glen, it is much more significant than a signpost on one of Scotla... By Andy Hall in the section Scenic Scotland
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A beautifully preserved family seatCharles Douglas travels to Mellerstain, near Kelso, home to the Earl of Haddington It is widely acknowledged that the library at Mellerstain House, at Gordon in Roxburghshire, is the finest surviving example of the work of that great Scottish architect Robert Adam. It contains one ... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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A golden opportunity missedJames Irvine Robertson The Jacobite Rising of 1715 Everyone has heard of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the 1715 Jacobite Rising is much less understood. And it even seemed to baffle people at the time, because it should have ... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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Holy voley!This issue, Graham Holliday considers the rare Orkney Vole One of Scotland’s smallest, and more unique species is the Orkney Vole. It’s a subspecies of the common vole, which is found in Europe but not in Britain. The Orkney vole, as the name suggests, is o... By Graham Holliday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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Britain's last battleThis year marks the 260th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, a pivotal point in British Civil War. Sally Toms looks at how events unfolded On April 16, 1746 the last Jacobite army was bloodily defeated on Culloden Moor – bringing to an end not just eight months of rising, but also 100 years of religious and political debate. Culloden wa... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland battles
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Dare to be differentBored with bog standard hotel rooms? Cora Lydon picks out some more unusual places to stay Chances are you spend most of the year living in your lovely, but not terribly unusual, house, so when it comes to your holiday why not go for unique and curious accommodation? Gone are the days of c... By Cora Lydon in the section Scotland Accommodation
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Break for the BordersCharles Douglas investigates Scotland’s historic Border country The definition Scottish Borders is misleading since not all of the counties encompassed within its boundaries ajoin England. With its headquarters at Newtown St Boswell, the region today incorporates... By Charles Douglas in the section Regional Focus
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The Borders - What to do, Where to Stay, Where to EatThe definition Scottish Borders is misleading since not all of the counties encompassed within its boundaries a join England. How to get there BY AIR There are a wide range of national and international flights to and from Edinburgh Airport which is no more than an hours drive from the Borders heartland www.edinburghairpor... By Charles Douglas in the section Regional Focus
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Rocky mountain wayThe vast majority of Scottish distilleries are based in Speyside and the Highlands. And there’s something there for everyone, from the diehard enthusiast to the complete beginner You can argue forever where the distilleries of the Highlands begin from the south, but if you head out of Glasgow, the newly-refurbished Glengoyne is as good a starting point as any – both in terms o... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Whisky
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Perthshire perfectionRob Allanson checks in to East Haugh House in Perthshire If outdoor Scotland whispers to you as you sit in the office surrounded by concrete and cars, then it is time for a break. For those who dream of stalking a big stag or hooking the fish of a lifetime... By Rob Allanson in the section Best of Scotland
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Castle on the edge of the seaVivien Devlin visits Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a beautifully preserved baronial castle available for rent According to mythology, on the sixth day of creation God scattered the final precious fragments at random, landing in the open sea off the Scottish coastline shaped into a curving necklace of sparklin... By Vivien Devlin in the section Best of Scotland
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West coast wondersIn association with HotelReviewScotland.com ON A BUDGET Where to stay for less of your pay This month’s top three tips ABBOTS BRAE HOTEL DUNOON A great little friendly hotel set high on a hillside and with terrific views over the Clyde. ... By in the section Best of Scotland
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Would you like puffin with that?Sue Lawrence, whose latest book, A Cook’s Tour of Scotland, has just been published, selects highlights from it When I read about the St Kildans’ tradition of boiling a puffin in with their oats to flavour their porridge, I was fascinated. Having been brought up on porridge cooked with nothing more than oats a... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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The day we took the trainIn the second part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls plots a rail tour from Edinburgh Edinburgh has so many wonderful sights that it is tempting to soak them all up, at the expense of the surrounding area. But taking time to visit what lies a few miles beyond Scotland’s capital can he... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scotland by Train
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Sons of grace (Clan MacRae)In this issue, James Irvine Robertson studies the Clan MacRae If you were one of the world’s richest potentates and wanted to buy a Scottish estate, you would, presumably want it to have the requisite number of salmon, grouse, and stags. You would probably also... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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Station to stationPaul Kirkwood concludes his two-day bike ride around Perthshire by pedalling from the wilds of Rannoch Moor all the way back to Pitlochry It was nine o’clock on a Sunday night and I couldn’t work out why my fellow guests were checking out of our remote hotel. Like them, I’d just had dinner and my thoughts were turning to bed. That, as ... By Paul Kirkwood in the section Scottish Cycling
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Scott in SkyeIn the latest in our series, Ian Mitchell reports on Sir Walter Scott's love affair with the Isle of Skye There have been many visits to Skye, but few have had the impact which Walter Scott’s visit to the island in 1814 did. The wanderings of the Pretender had given Skye its romantic aura, and the visits... By Ian Mitchell in the section Scott's Islands
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Scotland's Burning passion (Robert Burns)In the latest in our series of legendary Scots, Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns His memory is celebrated every year on Burns Night. On the eve of January 25, suppers, toasts and recitations mark the occasion of the birth of Scotland’s national bard. Robert Burns was born in 17... By Mark Nicholls in the section Scottish Legends
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Five coastal villagesThere’s more to the Scotland’s coastline than meets the eye. Emma Newlands picks out some villages of interest From Plockton, in Ross-shire, made famous by the television series Hamish MacBeth, to villages such as Crail in Fife, and dolphin spotting at Cromarty near Inverness, there is plenty on offer at Scotl... By Emma Newlands in the section Scotland Villages
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Art and antiques newsSally Toms looks at all the latest news and events from the world of art and antiques New art prize for Scottish landscape painters One of Scotland’s most successful artists has launched a major new art prize for the country’s emerging young talent. John Lowrie Morrison, whose work ... 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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