The new issue of Scotland is out now. We’ve packed it with historic tales, stories of Scottish heritage, age-old traditions and travel inspiration. Find out what’s inside here
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Our May/June issue is here! This issue, as festival season approaches we explore the very best of Edinburgh, plus we uncover the story of the real Macbeth, and visit the beautiful island of Lismore…
Welcome to the July/August issue of Scotland! This issue, with festival fever in the air, we’ve decided to zone in on our capital city with not one but three special articles on Edinburgh. We round up some of our favourite places to visit in the city, which you could try and squeeze into your trip this summer if you’re heading to the festival, and we tell the backstory on the city’s grandest spectacle of all, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Ans Kirsten Henton shares her personal connection to the Royal Family’s former yacht, and we couldn’t resist sending Euan Myles along to the Royal Yacht Britannia to get some exclusive photos, too.
Elsewhere, we meet some of the locals of another of Scotland’s lesser-visited isles, Lismore, and in the next on our series of early Scottish kings, we uncover the story of the real Macbeth, and his family – the House of Dunkeld.
Plus you could be in with a chance of winning a luxury stay in St Andrews!
Get your copy of the issue here.
Cover information: A view of the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle, sitting proudly on Castle Rock, in the background. We explore more of Edinburgh’s best sites on page 16. © Frank Fell/Alamy
A taste of issue 129
The best things to do in Edinburgh
Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Edinburgh from the Gothic atmosphere of the Old Town to the Georgian grandeur of the New Town and beyond…
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: The greatest show in Scotland
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is renowned the world over for its spectacle and precision. But this iconic show had surprisingly humble beginnings…
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Inside the Royal Yacht Britannia
We explore how the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s former yacht, became one of Britain’s best-loved attractions…
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Lismore: Living in the great garden
Our writer travels to Lismore to hear what life is like on this small west coast island known for its lush landscapes…
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The real Macbeth and the House of Dunkeld: Early kings of Scotland
In the next part of a series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we pick up the story with the family of the real Macbeth…
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Win a luxury stay in St Andrews
Here’s your chance to win a luxury stay at Rufflets St Andrews, one of the historic town’s oldest hotels…
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Also inside the issue:
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Jeremy Flint meets the craftsmen making the best curling stones in the world in Ayrshire
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Ancestry expert Dr Bruce Durie tells us the story of one of Scotland’s great Lowland families, the Lockharts…
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Our writer explains why Scotland’s only lake has, Lake of Menteith, has always been one of his favourite places to visit
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We learn how a new whisky tasting room on Orkney Mainland is paying homage to the heritage of the Orkney Islands
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Scottish fiddler Iain Fraser explains how his new album tells the remarkable story of 800 Highlanders who crossed the globe in search of a better life
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Published six times a year, every issue of Scotland showcases its stunning landscapes and natural beauty, and delves deep into Scottish history. From mysterious clans and famous Scots (both past and present), to the hidden histories of the country’s greatest castles and houses, Scotland‘s pages brim with the soul and secrets of the country.
Scotland magazine captures the spirit of this wild and wonderful nation, explores its history and heritage and recommends great places to visit, so you feel at home here, wherever you are in the world.