News from Scotland, book reviews, music reviews, Scotch whisky and bagpiping columns. Also timely (and money-saving) travel tips, what's new and noteworthy, calendar of Scottish events for both North America and Scotland. And, our signature "Notes from the Isles" column, a charming journal about island life.
Winter 2008 / Vol. 13 / Number 4
Notes From The Isles
by Kate Francis
An Island Journal
Bens & Glens & Heroes
News from Scotland
The Noble Instrument
by Robert Wallace
The Highland Bagpipe
Scotland In Music
by Edward Scott Pearlman
Scotland In Books
by Hamish Coghill
Reviews
Notebook
What's New and Noteworthy
In The Parish Of Peats
Scotch Whisky by
John Lamond
Calendar
Events in North America and Scotland
Scottish Societies
Next Issue
What's Ahead
Lauriston Castle
by Pat Moore
The heavy walls of Lauriston Castle
have kept out the modern world for a
hundred years.
20 Things To Love About Skye
by Stephen Mcginty
Skye is an island of big attractions and
here is a (somewhat biased) guide to
one Scot’s favorites.
Lifesavers Of The Pentland Firth
by Bruce Macgregor Sandison
When lives are in danger, the lifeboats
go out.
Putting Scotland On The Map
by Steve Mcgrail
Mapping Scotland’s complex terrain is
no easy task.
The Isle Of Bute
by Keith Aitken
Easy to get to and easy to get around,
the Isle of Bute is being
rediscovered by a new generation
of travelers.
The Knitters Of Fair Isle
by Terry Williams
Far from the Scottish mainland, the
new generation of knitters is creating
distinctive Fair Isle knitwear.
Strathnaver's Brutal Clearances
by Richenda Miers
This peaceful green valley still offers
reminders of the cruel Highland
Clearances.