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28
May
The statue of Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh.

The Lost Greyfriars Bobby

Daniella Theis speaks to author Dave Hunter about the remarkable search for the real-life dog who starred in Disney’s Greyfriars Bobby – and the mission to bring him home to Edinburgh.
8 min read
27
May
Three Gordon Setter running through high grass.

A love letter to Scotland’s dogs – and a warning for their future

Daniella Theis speaks to Peter MacQueen about his new book, as well as the rich history – and fragile future – of our country's native dogs.
5 min read
21
May
A line up of Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games.

A summer of Highland Games: Join us for a gallivant around Scotland's greatest Gatherings

Morag Lindsay enjoys the lively season among cabers, pipe bands and vibrant villages to discover which event does it best.
8 min read
18
May
Rebecca Maeule holding a caber while wearing a kilt.

"Caber tossing isn't just for men" – meet the ladies who launch

6 min read
15
May
Three girls wearing red jackets and kilts, highland dancing on a stage.

From the Vault: Highland Games

Beth McHugh discovers the historic controversy about female competitors in The Scots Magazine's archives
5 min read
14
May
Alan Cumming smiles, gesturing to an auditorium and stage behind him.

Scottish actor Alan Cumming on the Highland town that changed his life

Hollywood actor and Traitors US star Alan Cumming, artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, shares his insider guide to Pitlochry, plus tales of working with Brian Cox and what he’s doing next.
7 min read
07
May
A group of 17 women celebrate the success of the sit in, with Helen being carried aloft her colleagues' shoulders.

The Scottish women workers who took on corporate America

7 min read
30
Apr
Scotland Rocks: How fire, ice and deep time made one of the world’s most beautiful countries

Scotland Rocks: How fire, ice and deep time made one of the world’s most beautiful countries

8 min read
30
Apr
An aerial view of Arthur's Seat looking across Edinburgh and to the Forth.

From the Vault: May Day

2 min read
23
Apr
Sam Heughan drinking whisky by a loch. He is wearing a kilt and a leather jacket.

Sam Heughan’s Scotland: The Outlander star’s favourite places to escape, eat and explore

Actor Sam Heughan takes us on a Gallivant through Scotland – from the lochs and beaches of his Dumfries & Galloway childhood to Edinburgh hideaways, Highland escapes and Hebridean adventures.
6 min read