The Scots Magazine was the first magazine published
in Scotland; it was modeled after the London magazines, which were monthly
summaries of news, politics and literature.
Other reasons for publication were the desire to cater to
Scottish interests and to give an opportunity for the free expressing of
opinions.
In Feb 1821 there appeared an article entitled 'The Genius
of the Scots Magazine to the Reader' [paraphrased]: Among this load of
vapid essays and puerile poetry, many gems are to be found which redeem my
character from the unfounded charge of hopeless and persevering stupidity.
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