This is the fifth edition of Hidden Scotland magazine – we’re thrilled to be sharing it with you. Welcome to our Autumn/Winter 2022-23 issue.
You’re likely familiar with The Kelpies, the extraordinary steel horse-head sculptures that rear above the Forth estuary. Towering up to a height of some 30 metres, the silvery colossuses are inspired not just by local folklore but by the working heritage of the region; in their s
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This is the fifth edition of Hidden Scotland magazine – we’re thrilled to be sharing it with you. Welcome to our Autumn/Winter 2022-23 issue.
You’re likely familiar with The Kelpies, the extraordinary steel horse-head sculptures that rear above the Forth estuary. Towering up to a height of some 30 metres, the silvery colossuses are inspired not just by local folklore but by the working heritage of the region; in their scale, they capture something ineffably powerful. They’re the work of acclaimed sculptor Andy Scott, whose portfolio of work spans the globe from Falkirk to Queensland. We speak to him on page 52.
The raw grace of the Kelpies serves as a kind of totem for the issue as a whole. Elsewhere in these pages, we spend a week on the beautifully remote island of Eilean Shona, where writer JM Barrie was inspired to create Neverland. We also take a long delve into the natural glories of the Isle of Skye, exploring the nooks and crannies that make it such an iconic destination, and pay tribute to that most elusive but alluring of wild Scottish animals: the pine marten.
Elsewhere we celebrate some of the country’s most notable traditional pubs, many of which have been welcoming drinkers over their thresholds for centuries. Their collective tales weave together history, hauntings, hillwalkers, and legendary hospitality. On a related but more contemporary note, we also give due reverence to Scotland’s burgeoning artisan cider scene, which recently gave rise to the country’s first dedicated cider festival.
And there’s much, much more. We share the lowdown on the unforgettable prospect of castle accommodation, explore the edges of Edinburgh, and hand-pick some of the best off-the-beaten-track experiences around Scotland. We also venture into the storied past of Culross, a village with newfound fame after appearing on screen in Outlander, and as ever, we champion the independent makers, craftspeople and food producers that make this country such an extraordinary one.
Happy reading, and enjoy the journey. Slàinte mhath.
Read lessEilean Shona Island : Neverland Found
Discovery Roundup : Traditional Scottish Pubs
Knit Power : the Contemporary Craft Movement
The Edges of Edinburgh : Beyond Scotland’s Capital Without a Car
Andy Scott : Scotland’s Leading Sculptor
Exploring With an Open Mind : Historic Kilbride
A Scent of the Wild: the Elusive Pine Marten
Folklore, Myths & Legends : Blue Men of the Minch
Food & Drink : Scotland’s Cider Scene
Scotland’s Bothies
The Whisky Queen of the Cairngorms : Katy Fennema
Discovering the Nooks & Crannies of the Isle of Skye
Behind the Lens With Robert Andrew
Walking Through Time in Culross
Where the Wild Things Are : Off the Beaten Track Experiences & Adventures
Ballintaggart : Where Scotland Grows
Recipe From Ballintaggart
A Bed for the Knight: Scotland’s Best Castle Accommodation
From Scotland With Love : Slow Living in a Vintage Camper Van
Shopkeepers : Meet the Locals
Hidden Scotland magazine is a source of inspiration and information on travelling to and around Scotland. We are on a mission to discover, create, and collaborate, in order to inspire travellers and Scotland’s inhabitants to get out and explore one of the most beautiful countries our planet has to offer.
With that in mind, we want to encourage conscious travel in a bid to get to the heartbeat of the awe-inspiring locations within Scotland. By encouraging meaningful experiences, travellers will begin to immerse themselves within their surroundings to establish longer lasting connections and gain a better understanding of the area they are in and its people. We want to show that sustainable travel gives something back to the communities and provides the traveller with an authentic experience. Now more than ever people want to return home from a trip feeling enlightened and transformed.
We have worked with an extremely talented group of creative people who have contributed to this issue in order to be able to tell stories, offer guidance, share tips, and give insight in travelling around Scotland.s
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