This is the 12th issue of Hidden Scotland Magazine, and like its predecessors it shines a light on some of the many elements that make this country such a special one.

We visit the quiet bays of the Borders, travel to the green contours of the Isle of Rum, meet experts in ceramics and wildlife film-making, Gordon Buchanan fans you’re in for a treat, and turn deserved attention to everything from modern lifestyle stores to medieval castles.

A common theme in the issue is a sense of character and purpose. We round up some of the country’s best farm shops, all of which reconnect people with local produce; visit a truly stylish selection of independent boutique hotels; and take a bracing dip in some of Scotland’s most notable open-air lidos (this is, after all, the Spring/ Summer issue).

There’s much more to enjoy, too. Artist Lorna Freytag gives excellent advice on how best to spend time in and around Oban, Darcie Maher of Edinburgh’s Lannan Bakery shares a recipe for spelt jammies, while writer Laurie Goodlad rambles the shorelines to highlight the many pleasures of beachcombing.

We take a detailed look at Inverness and the surrounding area, spotlighting what to see, where to eat and stay, and how to make the most of a trip to one of Scotland’s most varied regions.

All pre-orders will come with a free A5 print of our front cover image and a Brodie Castle bookmark. A note to all our subscribers, this is also included with your magazine.