When you grow up in Edinburgh, it’s hard not to do so in the shadow of Sir Walter Scott, or at least the gigantic Victorian-gothic space rocket erected to his memory in the heart of the Scottish capital. However, while allegedly the largest monument to a writer in the world (standing 200 feet six inches, […]
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Focus on… Berwickshire
Scotland’s Splendid South East Berwickshire is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, diverse wildlife, remarkable senery and tumultuous history – a forgotten gem in the Scottish Borders. EYEMOUTH Eyemouth has always earned its living from the sea, whether you’re talking about the fish–especially herring–that are still landed on its harbour quay today or the darker activities […]
In the Shadow of Rebus
It’s a “bit hectic” the day best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin speaks with The Scots Magazine. His new novel, Saints of the Shadow Bible, is officially published the following day, meaning he’s doing interviews, a talk and getting ready for a series of book tours around Scotland, England, Canada and–in the New Year–America. “My feet […]
Norman Screen Conquest
Norman Maclean is one of the great heroes of the Gaidhealtachd, admired by people across the globe, not least Sean Connery and Billy Connolly. Though born in Glasgow, the outbreak of the Second World War saw him evacuated to Lochaber, where he learned Gaelic from his great uncle Seamas. Later schooled on South Uist, Norman […]
John Barrowman – Coming Home
John Barrowman is a busy man. On the Thursday the Glasgow-born actor, singer and presenter speaks with The Scots Magazine, he’s officially promoting Dick McWhittington—his fourth panto with entertainment stalwarts The Krankies–which will draw crowds to the SECC this Christmas. It’s not exactly the day-off he deserves, after 10 long days recording 25 episodes […]
Signs of the Times
Heriot Watt University is trailblazing a new course to increase the number of British Sign Language translators. When the National Records of Scotland released long-awaited data from the 2011 census this autumn, including figures on language skills and language use across Scotland, almost all of the media focused on the relative ups and downs of […]
By Causeway to Cramond
There’s a sense of abandonment when you visit Cramond Island. While human habitation literally goes back thousands of years (a prehistoric long cist burial chamber was uncovered in the 1940s), there’s little now to show of it and Mother Nature is doing her very best to reclaim the island as her own. Once sturdy farm […]
