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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.

Why I love Galloway

The motorsport legend David Coulthard talks to Scottish Field about his idyllic childhood in Big Sky country

Local Hero - All hail the mighty Finn

As part of our special Book Festival issue an interview with Wigtown farmer and book lover Finn McCreath. When McCreath volunteered  to help get  a 'tiny' literary event off the ground 12 years ago - he had no idea that he would end up running an iconic Scottish book festival.

In your packed August magazine

SPECIAL BOOK FESTIVAL ISSUE

Scotland has more book festivals per capita of population than any other country on earth - in this issue we find out why they are so popular here PLUS Scottish Field's choice of the Ten Best Bookshops in Scotland PLUS A L Kennedy - what makes her tick?

Summer events - your essential guide to what's on

2 for 1 tickets to FOODIES AT THE FESTIVAL

WIN A TOUR OF SILVER CLOUD AND A SLAP-UP LUNCH FOR FOUR

NEW LOOK Properties of the month

Prarie style at Cambo

From a conventional space full of fruit and veg, Catherine Erskine is transforming the walled garden of her home into a place where plants and grasses blend in spectacular fashion.

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A grand house in the Borders

With its silver staircase and formal gardens, Manderston House near Duns is one of the grandest of Edwardian mansions - but to Lord and Lady Palmer it's just home.

 

 

 

The saddest story in the history of golf

150 years after the first Open Championship, the tragedy of Old Tom and Young Tom Morris, the early game's greatest exponents, is as raw as ever

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The bogey men

The spectre of Compulsory Purchase Orders  has destroyed the last shreds of credibility surrounding 'the world's greatest golf course'

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