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History & Legends

09
Apr
Scotland's unicorn: the strange history behind a mythical national animal

Scotland's unicorn: the strange history behind a mythical national animal

7 min read
02
Apr
Adrian Shine, a man with white hair and a long white beard, in a tweed jacket. He is next to underwater equipment.

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Inside a scientist's 50-year search for Nessie

Alberto Lejarraga talks to Loch Ness Project founder Adrian Shine as he reflects on his more than half a century of research at the shores of Scotland’s most famous loch.
6 min read
30
Mar
Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. There is a rainbow in the background and the water is silvery.

Loch Ness Monster facts: size, sightings and theories

4 min read
30
Mar
A boat sailing across Loch Ness on a bright day. The water is calm.

Monster spotting guide: How to see the Loch Ness Monster

4 min read
30
Mar
An illustration of the Loch Ness Monster.

Timeline: the Loch Ness Monster from ancient legend to modern mystery

4 min read
26
Mar
The Stone of Destiny on display in a glass cabinet. There is an illustration of a coronation projected on the wall at the back.

The Stone of Destiny: in search of Scotland's medieval kingmaker

At the crossroads of history and myth, the story of this iconic stone spans over 700 years to Scotland's royal seat in Perthshire. Beth McHugh visits Perth Museum to learn more.
7 min read
24
Mar
A date with destiny: bringing home the stone

A date with destiny: bringing home the stone

When Scotland's most famous artefact was stolen from Westminster Abbey, it shocked the world. Paul Fisher Cockburn reflects on the daring heist.
6 min read
12
Feb
Edinburgh Castle sits atop Castle Rock with greenery growing on the slopes and a park below.

A tour of Edinburgh with Mary, Queen of Scots

Join us as Daniella Theis explores Edinburgh's fascinating streets with historian Rosemary Goring, visiting the sites central to Mary’s life – inspired by the Queen's final letter written hours before her execution.
8 min read
10
Feb
A rose lying on the pages of an open book which looks aged.

From the Vault: Valentine's Day

Beth McHugh discovers a song of young love from 1756 in The Scots Magazine's archives.
2 min read
29
Jan
Graffiti written beneath a monument in Aberdeen that says 'Jane Wishart Died Here In 1597'.

Scotland’s greatest witch lives on: discover her haunting story

9 min read