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.

Nov / Dec 2017

Mary Queen of Scots- how today's historians view the queen's rule, face to face with an ancient Pict, plus Glenkens rising of 1666

On Sale: 07 October 2017

Digital Edition: £4.99

Sep / Oct 2017

Behind the scenes at Edinburgh Castle, new online atlas maps and Kings of the Clyde!

On Sale: 12 August 2017

Digital Edition: £4.99

July / August 2017

Scots in Australia, launch of the James I project, plus a spotlight on the Miner's library

On Sale: 10 June 2017

Digital Edition: £4.99

May / June 2017

Exclusive new column from National Records of Scotland; Coal, cottages and canals; PLUS re-enacting the past with the Great War Living History Society

On Sale: 08 April 2017

Digital Edition: £4.99

Mar / Apr 2017

FREE 40-PAGE GUIDE on the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. PLUS, we launch a new column as National Records of Scotland share treasures from the nation's archives

On Sale: 11 February 2017

Digital Edition: £4.99

Jan / Feb 2017

Zeppelins over Edinburgh in World War I, an exploration of the medieval burgh of Cromarty, PLUS a spotlight on the Edinburgh University Adam Smith Collection

On Sale: 10 December 2016

Digital Edition: £4.99

Nov / Dec 2016

NEW RESEARCH on a portrait miniature of King Charles I, Zeppelins over Edinburgh, PLUS the latest research news from the Carved Stones Project

On Sale: 08 October 2016

Digital Edition: £4.99

Sep / Oct 2016

Hunting in Scotland, the isotope results from Viking Age cemeteries on the Orkney Isles and Isle of Lewis, PLUS a spotlight on the Hidden Kirkwall Project

On Sale: 13 August 2016

Digital Edition: £4.99