LIFE THROUGH A LENS T. Norman Tait exposes the ground-breaking work of an early bird photographer CLOSE ENCOUNTER Roddy Simpson plays Sherlock Holmes in his search for specific photo locations HANDSOME PRINTS Say cheese! No, not in Victorian portrait photography, says Roddy Simpson FAMILY PORTRAIT A Fifer who fell for photography is profiled by Helen Cook BROUGHT TO BOOK Roddy Simpson profiles Archibald Burns, an innovative Edinburgh photographer RAGS TO RICHES Ann White celebrates Charles Jenner, Princes Street’s retail champion. ULVA, THE HARD WAY Hamish Brown recalls a rewarding visit to Mull in less than rewarding weather. MY REFUGE IN THE STORM How Alastair Barnett fell in love with Fearnan. KINGS AND KILNS Ian Neilson discovers an interesting historical past in a Fife village. POSTCARDS FROM RUM A memorable island sojourn is recalled by Kenneth Steven. WALK THIS WAY Nick Drainey, our new hillwalking guide, tackles Stac Pollaidh. STRIKING HAWK The wee birds’ worst enemy is admired by Jim Crumley. DRAM QUEEN Introducing our new whisky columnist, Penny Ellis. WINNING WAYS Ian Neilson recommends a Birnam B&B. GAME ON The first of our regular articles by Angus glen gamekeeper Andy Malcolm. GALLOWAY’S HIDDEN GARDEN Keith Fergus visits a Victorian garden reborn. DANCING IN THE STREETS OF MORTON There are some quirkily-named football clubs in Scotland, observes David McVey. COUNTRY LIFE Scotland’s countryside festival at Glamis Castle. SPIDER MAN Lorraine Wilson meets a modern-day Robert The Bruce. SERIAL THRILLER Mark Neilson meets Marion Chesney, the creator of Hamish Macbeth. BOOK YOUR PLACE The Wigtown Book Festival opens its covers once more.
