A message from Iain Martin, Editor of Scotland on Sunday

Scotland on Sunday (SOS) / Scots in London (SIL)

Dear Friend,

Visit Scotland every Sunday, just by strolling to your newsagents.

As a Scot-in-exile, it's hard to believe. But since you left, things haven't been the same. Of course, you're sorely missed, but it's what's changed, and what you're missing, that matters most. There's just such a lot going on back home.

Now you've got an easy way to stay abreast of what's going on in Scotland, and in the world, from a Scottish perspective. Simply pick up a copy of Scotland on Sunday - yes, a real quality Scottish paper available from 3,000 retailers across London - and luxuriate in a day of rest that's better than the rest.

SPORT, An unrivalled section covering Scottish sport from Aberdeen to Gretna. Whether it's the classic Old Firm struggle or the eccentric goings-on at Hearts, it's what matters to Scottish sports fans home and away

NEWS, VIEWS, ANALYSIS, what's really going on in Scotland, UK and beyond

SPECTRUM, the who's-who and what's-what of contemporary Scottish life-style

PROPERTY, if you're thinking of moving back, investing in the Scottish market or just curious about today's property values in your old area*At Home is Scotland's award-winning Homes and Interiors magazine

APPOINTMENTS, hundreds of top jobs in Scotland. Well, you never know

REVIEW, the cutting-edge of world Arts, Cinema and Culture distilled like only the Scots know how

BUSINESS, from Adam Smith to No. 11 Downing St., economy is our business

With 3,000 stockists in London, it's easier than ever to find Scotland on Sunday. But if Scotland's favourite Sunday paper isn't at your local newsagents, simply ask them to get it in regularly for you from their wholesaler. It's that easy. Any problems, or indeed comments, email us at london@scotlandonsunday.com and we'll get back to you.

Hope all is going well for you in The Big Smoke. Stay in touch.

Iain Martin

Scotland on Sunday

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