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Loch Ness

Scotland's free magazine for independent travellers

The first issue of the Midgie has already been stuffed into thousands of back-packs and been carried all over this fair country. Here's some of our favourite articles from this month's magazine.

Samhain

Samhain

Halloween may have become a fluffy, Americanised candy-fest in the rest of the UK, but in Scotland we do things pagan-style, celebrating Halloween’s dark ancestor, the festival of Samhain.

Windsurfing

Tiree Windsurfing

The Isle of Tiree is a haven for windsurfers, it’s also the venue for the Tiree Wave Classic, the UK’s premier windsurfing competition, taking place this October.

Lykke Li

Lykke Li

Our review of the Swedish singer/songwriter's new album

Glasvegas

Glasvegas

Want the lowdown on the best new band to come out of Scotland in decades?

The Rockies

Crossing the Rockies

A tour through the glacial valleys of North America’s ancient mountain range proves a soul-stirring experience.

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Belle & Sebastian

Perhaps Scotland’s best-loved band, Belle & Sebastian’s music is inextricably intertwined with their love of Glasgow. They take The Midgie on a guided tour of their favourite haunts and hangouts around the city.

The Mighty Boosh

Julian Barrat

We quiz the Mighty Boosh star on his culinary expertise, iPod favourites and the contents of his rucksack, as well as recapping on our favourite Howard Moon quotes.

punk beer

The UK's strongest beer

Punk brewery Brewdog hit the headlines recently with Tokyo, their 12% ABV Imperial Stout.

Stephen Petronio Dance troupe

Glasgay!

Glasgay! has evolved into one of Scotland’s most successful arts festivals with a programme that this year includes the Stephen Petronio Dance troupe.

Stirling

City Guides

Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Stirling (pictured) are all covered in our short but sweet guides to the other four great Scottish cities.

Tour guide

Tour Guide speaks

The intimate secrets held by the man behind the wheel of your tour bus.

Luke Mason

Make me a drink

We demand service at Walkabout bar in Edinburgh.

live music

Edinburgh live venues

The Midgie takes a tour of some of the best small live venues in the city.

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