The first issue of The Scots Magazine
was the January issue, published on 9th February 1739 as a 48-page
pamphlet, price sixpence monthly. It was edited and printed in
Edinburgh. Throughout the 18th century it prided itself on its news
service, both foreign and domestic. Long parliamentary reports were
published, the names of speakers being given fictitiously, this
being a device to circumvent the ban on the reporting of
parliamentary proceedings.
Through its pages the
people of Scotland often obtained their first news of major events
involving their country. Among such was an account of the defeat of
the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The sympathies of
the magazine, and of most people outside the Highlands, were with
the Hanoverians.
In the early years of the 19th century the influence of the magazine
declined, owing largely to the livelier editorial policy of
newcomers, such as Blackwood's Magazine. In 1826 The Scots Magazine
ceased publication. The title does not appear to have been used
again until 1888. The Scots Magazine was published from then until
1893, the printers being S. Cowan, Perth. The magazine, much the
same size as at present, had apparently been published for two and a
half years as The Scottish Church before reverting to The Scots
Magazine.
In its present form,
The Scots Magazine dates from April 1924 when it was re-established
by the St Andrew Society (Glasgow) as the official organ of the
Scottish Societies throughout the world. The firm of D. C. Thomson &
Co., Ltd., Dundee, took it over in April 1927, since when it has
been published continuously.
The Scots Magazine is
widely read in Scotland and among Scots overseas. Many visitors to
Scotland find that it appeals to them, and become subscribers.
The object of the
magazine today is to present a picture of Scotland as a nation. We
seek to keep alive the best of our traditions and to remember the
history that has made Scotland distinctive. We provide authoritative
articles about the Scottish countryside and its natural history, and
in recent years there has been an emphasis on top-quality colour
photography. We also publish short stories and reminiscent articles
which bring out the flavour of Scottish character. With a
multi-national readership of over 190,000, The Scots Magazine is the
world's best-selling Scottish-interest publication.
D. C. Thomson & Co.,
Ltd., are also know for The Dandy
and The Beano and also Oor Wullie and The Broons as well as The
Sunday Post newspaper and other publications in there over 100 years
in business.
Click here to see an issue of Oor Wullie
and The Broons
See additional
information on the Scots Magazine at
http://www.scotsmagazine.com/
Many copies of the Scots Magazine are available on the Internet
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