The Claymore was specifically aimed at young Scottish boys with the stated aim of strengthening their sense of national identity.
The 1930s was a significant period in Scotland. There were a large number of writers who contributed to what was sometimes referred to as ‘the Scottish Literary Renaissance’ and there were important political developments, not least the establishment of the National Party of Scotland, which ultimately became the modern Scottish National Party. Accompanying these developments, a number of journals and magazines were circulating, one of which – the Claymore – was specifically aimed at young Scottish boys and had a stated aim of strengthening their sense of national identity. This paper describes the context in which the Claymore operated, discusses the content of the magazine and its impact, and describes the later adventures of its founders.
Scottish Affairs, Volume 34, Issue 3