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Scotland Magazine Issue 8Published on 17/5/2003 Contents
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Lie back and think of ScotlandEditor DOMINIC ROSKROW gets his kit off – and his kilt on – in public One of the first things I learned as a reporter was always to try and find a new angle. And lying on my back looking up at the ceiling of New York’s Explorers Club seemed as good an angle as any. The... By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
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The Wild, Celtic WestRoddy Martine talks... Two books have recently caught my attention. The first, Adventures and Exiles by Marjory Harper (Profile Books), argues that Scots emigration during the 18th and 19th centuries was prompted not by nec... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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Making waves in the Big ApplieOUR ICONS OF SCOTLAND AWARDS, HELD TO MARK THE MAGAZINE’S OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN THE STATES, SHOWED HOW BROAD THE APPEAL OF SCOTLAND IS. DOMINIC ROSKROW REPORTS Do you know that feeling of overwhelming well-being that you get at the end of doing something that you’re really proud of? You’re dog-tired, but the weariness mixes with your contentment so that you ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Icons of Scotland
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Deep watersGRAHAM HALLIDAY KEEPS US UP-TO-DATE WHALE-WISE The number of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Scottish waters begins to swell from July. Hebridean waters in particular play host to a number of species. “Rissos and white-beaked dolphin are common... By Graham Holiday in the section Scottish Wildlife
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Unhappy UnionJAMES IRVINE-ROBERTSON LOOKS AT THE MOTIVATIONS BEHIND THE DEEPLY Constitutionally, the British Isles today is a pig’s breakfast. Ireland is an independent nation, except for the north, which, at the time of writing, is ruled by Westminster. So is England. Wales is ... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish History
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An affair of the artON ST VALENTINE’S DAY, KATE ENNIS SET OFF TO MEET THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL SCOTTISH ARTIST WITH LOVE ON HIS MIND, JACK VETTRIANO It is not perhaps the most likely scene for a meeting with Scotland’s most successful contemporary artist – a frosty Valentine’s Day morning in a picturesque English village on the outskirts of Oxford... By Kate Ennis in the section Contemporary Scotland
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Modern masterpieceCHARLES DOUGLAS VISITS SCOTLAND’S CLASSIC EDWARDIAN COUNTRY HOUSE: MANDERSTON Manderston’s appearance in Hollywood films (The House of Mirth) and on television (The Edwardian Country House/Manor House in the USA) has brought it celebrity exposure, but being located in the Scott... By Charles Douglas in the section Historic Houses
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Inverlochy CastleIN THE FIRST OF A SERIES CELEBRATING SCOTLAND’S CASTLES, DOMINIC ROSKROW LOOKS AT THE SETTING OF A FAMOUS SCOTTISH BATTLE Nestled in the woods and fields in the shadow of the imposing Ben Nevis, Inverlochy Castle has been witness to hundreds of years of Scotland’s history. Inver is Gaelic for ‘at the mouth of’, and Lochy... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scottish Castles
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So you want to buy in ScotlandIN THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES, PROPERTY WRITER JOHN CORMACK LOOKS AT BUYING IN SCOTLAND So you want to buy property or land in Scotland? Where do you start? Well, if you’re looking to come to Scotland from overseas, there are a few fundamental questions to ask yourself. Where in the coun... By John Cormack in the section Scottish Property
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Higher aspirationsSCOTLAND IS FAMOUS FOR ITS SEATS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. DANNY BLYTH INTRODUCES THEM AND LOOKS AT HOW PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD PROCEED On first thoughts, there mightn’t be too much to link the Dalai Lama with golfer Seve Ballesteros. However, somewhere in the home of each hangs an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews. T... By Danny Blyth in the section Scottish Education
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Scotland's fringe of gold (Fife)GAVIN D. SMITH EXTOLS THE VIRTUES OF THE COUNTY OF FIFE, RENOWNED FOR ITS GOLF, ATTRACTIVE COAST AND RICH HISTORY King James VI (1542 – 1625) wrote that his kingdom possessed “a fringe of gold on a beggar’s mantle”. The “fringe of gold” was a specific reference to the coast of Fife. Indeed, the county has for cen... By Gavin D. Smith in the section Regional Focus
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Josef Tarnowski's FifeORIGINALLY FROM POLAND, JOSEF TARNOWSKI TRAVELLED OVER 30,000 MILES IN AN AMAZING JOURNEY WHICH FINALLY ENDED IN ST ANDREWS, FIFE Q: Tell us a little about your life history, and how you came to settle in Fife. A: I was born in Poland. I joined the underground resistance after the country’s invasion by the Soviet Union in 1939,... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Questions and Answers
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Hit the road, JockYOUR GUIDE TO SOME SPECTACULAR SCOTTISH DRIVES, WITH PLENTY OF INTERESTING PIT STOPS, BY ANTHONY TROON So you’re here in Scotland, recently certified as one of the world’s most romantic destinations. You’ve come by car, or you plan to hire one. You are independent travellers, ready to explore. But wher... By Anthony Troon in the section Exploring Scotland
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Scottish Luxury par for the courseBRIGID JAMES REVELS IN THE LUXURY OF THE FIVE-STAR OLD The Old Course Hotel, built in 1968, enjoys a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the small historic, academic and golfing city of St Andrews, with superb views across the famous Old Course g... By Brigid James in the section ScotMag Recommends
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Rich pickingsSUE LAWRENCE GETS CARRIED AWAY WITH THE SHEER INDULGENCE Before we unwrap the packaging and indulge in a feast of chocolate, here are a few facts. Did you know that it takes the harvest of one cocoa tree to make about 20 bars of chocolate? Or that the Aztec... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scottish Food
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The great romantic heroJAMES IRVINE-ROBERTSON EXAMINES THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF A TRULY REMARKABLE SCOT: JAMES GRAHAM, MARQUIS OF MONTROSE Ileave my soul to God, my service to my prince, my goodwill to my friends, my love and charity to you all.” These were the last words of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, from the scaffold in Edinbur... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scottish Heroes
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Murder most horridLOUISE NICOLSON REVEALS THE GORY GOINGS-ON ABOARD THE RIFLEMAN ON HER VOYAGE TO AUSTRALIA IN 1873 March 16th 1873, 4.30am, middle watch. George Morgan, chief officer, walks briskly along the wooden deck. Something is wrong aboard the Rifleman. The helmsman says that most of the crew were violentl... By Louise Nicholson in the section Bizarre Scotland
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On the crest of a waveMAXWELL MACLEOD SHARES THE SECOND INSTALMENT OF HIS ADVENTURE ON THE CALEDONIAN CANAL It’s great finally to get in the sailing record books. Yep, I made it. Single-handed across Scotland in winter in a 21-foot sailing yacht. Probably the last yacht of the 2002 season to make the 60-mil... By Maxwell MacLeod in the section Outdoor Scotland
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The richest man in the worldWE PROFILE THE DUNFERMLINE WEAVER’S SON TURNED AMERICAN STEEL MAGNATE AND PHILANTHROPIST, ANDREW CARNEGIE At the age of 65, entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie sold his business, the Carnegie Steel Company, for $480 million, making him the world’s richest man. But let’s begin at the beginning … Andrew Carnegie ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Remarkable Scots Copyright Scotland Magazine © 1999-2010. 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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