In this issue - The great outdoors - 14 Fun days out - Mail order Scotland - Skye and the Western Isles - Rob Roy - Lowland and Island whisky - Ballindalloch Castle - Clan MacLean
Published October 2006
I have the haggis to prove it
Sally Toms introduces herself as the new Editor of Scotland Magazine
October 2006, Issue 29, page 3
Up Helly Aa
January 30, 2007 Lerwick One of Europe's largest fire festivals. For 24 hours on the last Tuesday in Janurary, the people of Shetland celebrate the influence of the Vikings, who arrived there more tha...
October 2006, Issue 29, page 12
The castle in the cow pasture
This issue Charles Douglas visits Ballindalloch Castle in Banffshire
October 2006, Issue 29, page 14
Enticing isles
John Hannavy visits the west coast islands of Islay and Jura
October 2006, Issue 29, page 16
Under the great dictator
This issue James Irvine Robertson looks at a dark chapter of Scotland's history
October 2006, Issue 29, page 20
Speed kings
There is no faster animal than the Peregrine Falcon. Graham Holliday looks at where you can find them in Scotland
October 2006, Issue 29, page 22
Great Scot!
There's enough happening in Scotland to keep even the most demanding child amused on a family holiday. Cora Lydon reports
October 2006, Issue 29, page 24
Colin & Justin
The first of a new series in which Christopher Fisher will interview a different Scottish celebrity. This issue, he talks to television design duo Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan
October 2006, Issue 29, page 28
Skye & the Western Isles
Skye and the Western Isles take some reaching, but the journey is worth it. Dominic Roskrow explores the region
October 2006, Issue 29, page 30
Skye & the Western Isles
Where to visit
Skye
The Cuillins
Impressive mountain range in the south of the island which should be respected.
World class climbing for the expert, challenging walking for the fit. Great views...
October 2006, Issue 29, page 34
Send and deliver
Thanks to mail order, Scotland is never very far away. Kate Patrick stamps approval on some of the players
October 2006, Issue 29, page 38
Wild island paradise
Glengorm Castle is a luxurious retreat on the Isle of Mull. Rob Allanson visited it
October 2006, Issue 29, page 41
Beyond your wildest dreams
For the right money Dream Escape will provide your dream Scottish holiday.
October 2006, Issue 29, page 42
A hole in one
Vivien Devlin visits Archerfield, an exclusive use mansion and golf course in East Lothian
October 2006, Issue 29, page 44
Christmas & Hogmanay Hotels
New Lanark Mill Hotel Clyde Valley, Lanarkshire Tel: +44 (0)1555 66 7200
There's something more than a little magical about the hidden-in-avalley UNESCO World Heritage Site that's New Lanark village....
October 2006, Issue 29, page 46
A bit on the side
This issue, Scotland Magazine's resident chef Sue Lawrence breathes new life in to the humble salad
October 2006, Issue 29, page 48
Virtue mine honour (Clan Maclean)
This issue James Irvine Robertson considers the Clan Maclean
October 2006, Issue 29, page 52
Scotland's adventure playground
The area around Fort William and Lochaber is promoting itself as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Sally Toms looks at what's on offer
October 2006, Issue 29, page 54
The pedalling pilgrim
Paul Kirkwood traces the origins of the bicycle in Dumfriesshire
October 2006, Issue 29, page 58
Getting out and about
In the third part of our series looking at how you can get around Scotland by train, Mark Nicholls uses Glasgow as a base
October 2006, Issue 29, page 60
Scott in the Hebrides
This issue, Ian Mitchell looks at Sir Walter Scott's experiences on the islands of Harris and Eigg on Scotland's west coast
October 2006, Issue 29, page 62
Child of the Mist (Rob Roy MacGregor)
In the latest part of our series looking at Scottish characters, Mark Nicholls sets off on the trail of Rob Roy MacGregor
October 2006, Issue 29, page 65
Whisky galore
Some of Scotland's best whisky is found in the Lowlands and the islands. Dominic Roskrow acts as tour guide
October 2006, Issue 29, page 68
Everything you need to know about...wearing the kilt
In the first of a new series, Roddy Martine reveals how to look good in a kilt
October 2006, Issue 29, page 74
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