The Scottish Review is published by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland

Editor: Kenneth Roy
Assistant Editor: Islay McLeod

Trustees of the Institute: Kenneth Roy, Fiona MacDonald, Dr Michael J. North, Tessa Ransford OBE

Charity Number: SC030680

66 John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock KA1 1BS
Tel: 01563 530830
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email: admin@contemporaryscotland.com

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.

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.