A force that demands respect
Editor Marcin Miller puts his faith in Mother Nature
September 2002, Issue 4, page 3
Festive season
I was at an American-Scottish gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, when an attractive young lady wearing a skirt, waistcoat and bonnet in the Buchanan tartan approached me and asked if I could tell her abou...
September 2002, Issue 4, page 7
A phoenix from the ashes
Roddy Martine pays a visit to the newly renovated Fenton Tower, a castle given a new lease of life
September 2002, Issue 4, page 14
Calling all the shots
Elizabeth Walton examines scottish shooting, from the thrill of the hunt through to the practical side of the experience
September 2002, Issue 4, page 22
The Right Stuff
Thanks to a changeable climate, scotland has long been a world leader in the business of producing clothing fit for any weather, as geraldine coates explains
September 2002, Issue 4, page 28
Seeds of the nation
James Irvine-Robertson wades into the ‘exceedingly murky' history of the pictish peoples, direct predecessors of the men and women who united scotland as a nation
September 2002, Issue 4, page 34
Social climbers
Kate Patrick reports on the success of pedlars mail order clothing: a smart combination of evolution and integrity
September 2002, Issue 4, page 38
A scenic dream
For many people, the real Scotland is to be found in the Highlands. Tom Bruce-Gardyne heads north
September 2002, Issue 4, page 46
Jamie McGrigor's Highlands
This issue's Q&A features jamie mcgrigor, member of scottish parliament for the highlands and islands since 1999 and owner of an extensive hill farm for over 25 years
September 2002, Issue 4, page 53
John Buchan's classic steps
Gerald Warner gives an overview of the life and works of scottish novelist John Buchan, who rose from obscurity on the merit of his talent
September 2002, Issue 4, page 54
Romantic weddings in Scotland
Susan Nickalls says ‘I do' to an in-depth examination of Scottish weddings
September 2002, Issue 4, page 58
Tea time
Sue Lawrence explores the ritual of afternoon tea the scottish way with a few tasty recipe ideas
September 2002, Issue 4, page 66
The Great Escape
Charles Douglas gets away from it all
September 2002, Issue 4, page 70
The wheel thing
Brigid James goes round and round attempting to unravel which Scotsman really invented that indispensable mode of transport, the bicycle
September 2002, Issue 4, page 82