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August 2010

When David Coulthard was growing up, he lived in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. This month, as he writes of his ‘idyllic’ childhood in Twynholm, he tells us why he believes that Galloway is Scotland’s hidden gem. The motorsport legend is one of several exciting new writers we will be introducing over the coming months. Another is Tom English, who, in the month when the 150th Open Championship is staged in St Andrews, recounts the unbearably tragic tale of Old Tom Morris and his son, Young Tom. Theirs is a story of two giants of the game of golf in its formative years who were laid low by life. It’s a sad story, brilliantly told.

This month’s issue also sees another landmark. It is 50 years since Gavin Maxwell wrote Ring of Bright Water, a seminal novel which changed our attitudes towards wildlife forever. Polly Pullar looks at the life and times of the book’s remarkable author.

August also marks another highlight of the country year, the Glorious Twelfth. To mark the occasion we talk to John Dodd, the Angus grouse moor owner who remains the most controversial figure in Scottish field sports.

Finally, we unveil a new feature which gives readers the chance to become hotel reviewers for a night. Take a look at pages 100-101 – if you’re a subscriber and you and your partner fancy a luxury night away on us, then you know where to come.



Richard Bath, Editor.