Scotland’s new online current affairs magazine, the Scottish Review, is the latest initiative of the Institute of Contemporary Scotland. Born in the summer of 2000, ICS is devoted to the intellectual, social, economic and cultural advancement of Scotland. ICS, which has charitable status, is independent, socially inclusive, and non-party-political. Its starting point is the need for a new enlightenment in Scotland accessible to all. It fulfils this vision through an annual programme of activities, including:
Young Scotland Programme
Every year, ICS organises week-long residential courses which aim to "stretch the minds, broaden the horizons and stir the consciences" of people in the early stages of their professional lives. Around 400 delegates from a wide range of organisations have successfully completed this challenging programme since it was launched in November 2002.
Scottish Academy of Merit
An annual awards scheme recognising significant individual achievement in modern Scotland. Each year, 12 distinguished men and women, Scottish-born or living in Scotland, are admitted as Fellows of ICS’s Scottish Academy of Merit and known as Scots of the Year. On the day of the awards, each of the award-winners presents a paper.
ICS Young Scot of the Year
An award for outstanding work in the community by a young person between the ages of 18 and 30. It is made in memory of Arnold Kemp, the former editor of The Herald.
How to join ICS
ICS receives no public subsidy and depends to a large extent on the support of members and friends. If you would like to support ICS’s valuable work by becoming a (non-voting) member, please e-mail us at icsadmin@contemporaryscotland.com or call Islay McLeod on 01563 530830. The annual subscription of £30 entitles you to receive the print version of the Scottish Review as well as advance information on all ICS events and activities.
ICS publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.
Visit www.contemporaryscotland.com
The Scottish Review
Scotland’s magazine of good writing, established in 1995, combines penetrating commentary and stylish entertainment. As newspapers, driven by commercial pressures, devote more and more space to vacuous lifestyle and personality features, the Scottish Review appeals to that discriminating minority of readers who long for a more reflective and intelligent alternative.
"It infuriates, it irritates, it grates, it stimulates, it makes you think. And every so often it makes you do something. Not many publications do all of that. So it’s worth subscribing." – Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (George Robertson)
"A great magazine." – Tom Morton, Radio Scotland
"Admirable." – Allan Massie writing in Prospect
"A magazine devoted to all things Scottish and upholding the best traditions of the written word." – The Herald
Now the Scottish Review is online as Scotland’s weekly current affairs magazine.
TWIST
IN THE
PLOT
Comment:
Kenneth Roy on
a Book Festival saga
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TAKE
THE
FLOOR
Photo essay:
Part II of Islay McLeod’s Hebridean journey
[click here]
LET’S
START
AGAIN
Religion:
R D Kernohan on a bold solution
to Christian division
[click here]
SAFE
IN THE
AIR?
International I:
Andrew Hook on helicopters in Helmand
[click here]
IMPOTENT
ABOUT
IRAN
International II:
Alan Fisher on the election protests
[click here]
The Scottish Review
is published on
Tuesday and Thursday
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The
Scottish Review
is proud to be associated with
Third Sector Young Thinker
of the
Year
An annual competition for outstanding
young talent
working
for
voluntary organisations