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Scotland Magazine Issue 40Published on 15/08/2008 Contents
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The red in perilSally Toms considers the plight of the native red squirrel. Where’s the year going? I can’t believe this is our October issue already. Thankfully the sun is still beating down here at Scotland Magazine HQ (albeit intermittently), but I do get quite excited abo... By Sally Toms in the section From the Editor
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A question of BritishnessThe debate that is currently preoccupying the intelligentsia throughout the United Kingdom is the future of ‘Britishness.’ A lot of this has to do with providing 21st century immigrants with a sense o... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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A perfect fiveThe Queen Mother’s former residence in Caithness has held on to its prestigious five-stars as a visitor attraction for the second year running. Inspectors from VisitScotland, the national tourism org... By Sally Toms in the section Hotel and tour News
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In brief...Controversial plans to redevelop part of Edinburgh’s historic High Street at Canongate have been given the green light. The new complex will include a fivestar luxury hotel and conference centre, an o... By Sally Toms in the section Hotel and tour News
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Royal approval for new marine centreHRH The Princess Royal has officially opened a brand new marine centre on the Isle of Mull. Taigh Solais is a new state of the art marine centre and pontoon, offering sanctuary to seafarers in the be... By Sally Toms in the section Hotel and tour News
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Scotland EventsAcross Scotland, throughout 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond has unveiled the nationwide programme for “Homecoming 2009” which will include more than 100 events to celebrate Scotland’s first ever ye... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Events
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Magical MenziesCharles Douglas visits Castle Menzies in the Valley of the Tay. As you drive along the picturesque B846 from Aberfeldy heading towards Loch Tay, you cannot fail to notice Castle Menzies. It stands defiantly against a backdrop of dark hills close to the village of ... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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The Border Abbeys and other treasuresThe medieval abbeys of south-east Scotland are a magnet for visitors, says John Hannavy. The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are the romantic setting for the tomb of Scotland’s greatest Victorian novelist, Sir Walter Scott, and attract visitors in their thousands each year just to pay homage to t... By John Hannavy in the section Scotland Churches
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The ghosts of GlencoeDo the victims of an infamous massacre still haunt this beautiful glen? Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most scenic glens. Indeed, the sheer scale, grandeur and beauty of its rugged peaks could hardly be bettered. Small wonder, then, that it attracts walkers, climbers, natur... By Gary Hayden in the section Haunted Scotland
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The Rough WooingJames Irvine Robertson delves into the history of a rough royal courtship. In his declining years, and having recently beheaded the fifth of his six wives, Henry VIII of England wanted glory, and glory was to be found in battle on continental Europe against France. But Scotl... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scotland History
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Alexander Graham BellThe latest in our series of famous Scots leads us to the inventor of the telephone. What do you think of when you hear the name Alexander Graham Bell? It’s probably safe to say that most people know the name to be synomymous with telephones; Bell was the great inventor of the telepho... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Legends
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The Merchants and their cityAileen Torrance leads us on a tour of Glasgow shaped by the historic Tobacco Lords. Glasgow’s rejuvenated Merchant City area is a magnet for both tourists and locals alike. Drawn by the opportunity to eat, drink and socialise in its plethora of trendy bars, cafés and restaurants, th... By Aileen Torrance in the section Visitor Guides
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The wild,wild woodJessie Anderson visits Mabie Forest in Dumfries,a haven for wildlife and visitors alike. With the number of butterflies and moths in serious decline in many parts of Britain, any efforts to reverse this trend must be welcome. So the opening of a new nature reserve at Mabie Forest near Dum... By Jesse Anderson in the section Scotland Wildlife
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Delicious and NutritiousSue Lawrence provides some more Scottish recipes, this time starring the humble oat. A Scottish farmer, David Henderson, who died in 1998 aged 109 swore by a diet of porridge, prunes and an improbable mixture of gin and cattle salts. I like to think it was the porridge that encouraged... By Sue Lawrence in the section Food
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The clan BuchananJames Irvine Robertson looks at the history of another of Scotland's families. The history of the Buchanans is untypical. The litany of bloody, often pointless, feuds with neighbours is largely absent. The glory of the clan does not derive from the sharpness of its swords, altho... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Clans
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10 Best MuseumsScotland has more interesting museums than you can shake a stick at, but which ones to visit? Aberdeen Maritime Museum Housed in a building that melds traditional and contemporary architecture to perfection, the Aberdeen Maritime Museum is situated at the 16th century home of Provost Ross on t... By Liz Pickering in the section Scotland Museums
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Uniquely ScottishGleneagles by Auchterarder, Perthshire Tel: +44 (0)1764 662 231 Arguably the most famous of all Scotland’s hotels, Gleneagles is a five-star international resort famed for its palatial proportions, p... By Sally Toms in the section Best of Scotland
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Exhibition for a changing nationCharles Douglas looks in on the museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. It is now 10 years since the Museum of Scotland, the core of the National Museums of Scotland, first opened its doors. Built in 1988 to complement its next door neighbour, the Royal Museum of Scotlan... By Charles Douglas in the section Scotland Galleries
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Ewan McGregorEwan McGregor has become something of a national treasure. But for a man whose career has Search for Ewan McGregor in Google and the first fact that hits you is incorrect. Most sites state that he was born in Crieff on 31st March 1971, while in fact he first saw the light of day in Perth R... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Genealogy
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A day in the life of a...fishermanDavid Fleetwood examines the hard life of the fisherman in Scotland’s once thriving herring industry The waves smack gently against the keel of the boat as it heads towards harbour. The narrow channel leading to Stein is just visible, and, as the wind begins to take the sail of the small boat, the pi... By David Fleetwood in the section A day in the life
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Everything you need to know about...Scottish weaponry Part 2: Antique guns and gunneryEffective siege weaponry employing gunpowder only started to emerge in Scottish warfare during the 15th century. With huge guns capable of hurling stones weighing as much as 350 kilograms over a dista... By Sally Toms in the section Questions and Answers 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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