The Scots Magazine

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● Low carbon adventures ● How to hike the Lairig Ghru ● Munro of the month ● Scotland’s only reindeer herd

Live In The Moment

CAN you believe that’s another year gone? I swear January comes round quicker each time. It’s probably no surprise that I celebrate New Year by climbing a hill. The Cobbler (pictured) is ideal for the short winter days. I don’t want to get all heavy...

FESTIVE FUN 15 SEASONAL EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Peace At Sunset

DAYS are short now – but that doesn’t mean adventures have to stop! I’ve had a fantastic few weeks, sharing trips all over our beautiful country with friends and family – as well as the ever-present collie dog Storm, of course. My month started with a...

Close To Home

WHAT a fantastic summer we’ve had. I’ve tried to make the most of it with lots of adventures – it’s pretty rare that we enjoy such long, warm and dry spells after all. While I’ve travelled to some fairly far-flung spots in Scotland this year, one of...

Explore Scotland

Munro fun Paddleboarding Cairngorms cycle Campervan escapes

Orkney

Island Hopping Walking Tour Standing Stones Where to Stay

In Scotland’s Backyard

IT’S often said that Scotland is the best small country in the world. I’d argue that we are the best country in the world regardless of size, but there’s no denying that we are wee. And that’s a good thing. I reckon most of the population live no...

Singing The May Blues

WELCOME to the May issue of your favourite magazine! For me, this is one of the best months in Scotland. We often enjoy a wee spell of lovely, settled weather – sunny, dry and warm. And best of all, the midges have still to appear! The long, late...

All Life Is Here!

SPRING into spring with this fantastic, cram-packed April issue of The Scots Magazine! This incredible bumper edition comes with an additional 32 pages full of inspirational content to help you get the best out of our wonderful country. The term...

Leaving It All Behind...

ILOVE an island adventure. There’s just something about getting on a ferry and heading out to sea that makes you feel like you’re leaving the everyday behind and really getting away from it all. And in Scotland, we’re fortunate to have no lack of...

AMAZING ANGUS

COASTAL TRAIL HISTORIC SITES FUNFAIR THRILLS

Brand New Beginnings

HAPPY NEW... ISSUE! Welcome to the first Scots Magazine of 2025. I know I won’t be alone in wondering how another January has arrived already. The years just whizz by. It’s a funny time, New Year. It’s a time to reflect on the months past, recall the...

Change In The Air

CHRISTMAS aside, my favourite December day is the winter solstice. I find it a time of great hope – the days are as dark and short as they’re going to get, while the light of spring, and the feeling of renewal it brings, is just around the...

WINTER WONDERS 12 MAGICAL EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER

12 WINTER WONDERS MAGICAL EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER

PAW PATROL THE DOGS SAVING LIVES IN SCOTLAND’S MOUNTAINS

BONNIE BORDERS

☑ ABBEY WAY ☑ RIVER TOUR ☑ ALPACA FUN!

The Spirit Of The Age

WHAT a fantastic, packed August issue the team’s put together for you! All eyes are on Paris this month as the world’s best athletes gather for the Olympic Games. Scotland is sending a strong contingent of competitors as part of Team GB – celebrate...