History Scotland
History Scotland is the world’s premier Scottish history magazine, written by a team of historians, curators, archaeologists and authors and enjoyed by thousands of readers around the world.
New and existing subscribers to the magazine now receive a monthly e-mail with exclusive interviews, discounts on books, events and products. Plus, the exhibitions and events you don't want to miss each month.
January/ February 2023
In-depth features in this issue: ‘A golden age’: craftworkers in 19th-century Scotland; the story of St Ninian – Scotland’s forgotten patron saint; new series on the Highland War (1698-91)
On Sale: 10 December 2022
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November/ December 2022
In-depth features in this issue: ‘Gilderoy’, 17th-century bandit king; the buccaneer who inspired Robinson Crusoe; deindustrialisation and the making of contemporary Scotland; the 18th-century…
On Sale: 08 October 2022
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September / October 2022: Themed special – Life in the Middle Ages
Annual themed special: life in Scotland in the Middle Ages
On Sale: 13 August 2022
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July / August 2022
Bookshops & blasphemy in 19th-century Scotland, the turbulent father-son relationships of medieval monarchs, and the centuries-long partnership between Scotland and Japan are just a few of the topics…
On Sale: 11 June 2022
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May / June 2022
May/June History Scotland brings together news, opinion and research from historians, curators and archaeologists across Scotland and beyond.
On Sale: 09 April 2022
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March / April 2022
March/April History Scotland brings together the best history, heritage and archaeology news and research from historians, curators and archaeologists around the world. In this issue take a look…
On Sale: 12 February 2022
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January/February 2022
History Scotland's first issue of 2022 is packed full of centuries of history and archaeology - from the first records of King Macbeth, through to legacies of slavery in Glasgow's southside.
On Sale: 11 December 2021
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November/ December 2021
We’re celebrating 20 years of History Scotland in our November/December issue! Join us for a look back at the best of two decades of sharing Scotland’s history, heritage and archaeology.
On Sale: 09 October 2021
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September / October 2021
Our Sep/Oct issue is packed full of centuries of history and archaeology, ranging from everyday life in the 1700s, to a bizarre diplomatic mission at the court of James VI.
On Sale: 14 August 2021
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March / April 2021
March/ April History Scotland spans centuries of history and archaeology, celebrating the people and places of Scotland from medieval times through to the 20th century.
On Sale: 13 February 2021
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