Celebrating the people, places, and businesses of Forth Valley
Welcome to 17 Degrees Magazine, the award-winning publication that celebrates the people, places, and businesses of Forth Valley and beyond. Since our launch on 17th January 2017, we’ve grown into a trusted source of progressive and creative content that readers love to pick up and never want to put down.
Our team
Caroline Robertson
Caroline has been in the magazine industry for 19 years, starting her career with 110 Magazine in California before launching 17 Degrees Magazine in 2017. Passionate about supporting businesses, she works closely with clients to help them grow and thrive.
Her dedication to customer satisfaction has earned her a loyal client base, and she firmly believes in the power of advertising and editorial storytelling. Alongside publishing, Caroline owns multiple local businesses in Falkirk and serves as a board member of Falkirk Delivers, championing local enterprise.
A proud mother and Nana, family is at the heart of everything she does. Through life’s challenges, she has remained resilient, always moving forward with determination and a love for her work.
Sophie Rankine
Sophie Rankine has been our Editor-in-Chief since the launch of 17 Degrees Magazine, fittingly established on her birthday in 2017. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, helping them share their stories both in print and online.
An award-winning communications expert, Sophie is also the founder of Sophie Gets Social Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of the Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, where she continues to champion business growth and community success.
Beyond her professional life, Sophie is a proud wife and mum of two, juggling family life with her love for storytelling—and plenty of coffee to keep it all running smoothly!
Jill Adams
Jill joined 17 Degrees Magazine in issue one and has been sharing her passion for books ever since. A teacher by day and a book reviewer by heart, she loves discovering and recommending a diverse range of reads—from crime fiction to biographies.
Her love for travel means she has written her column from destinations like New York, Italy, and Latvia, often sharing travel tips alongside her book recommendations. Jill has proudly represented 17 Degrees at events such as the Edinburgh Book Festival, Bloody Scotland, and Aye Write.
What started as a dream of writing for a magazine has turned into a valued role within the 17 Degrees family, where she enjoys connecting with the local community and celebrating all things Forth Valley.
Euan Robertson
A self-confessed IT geek and wine enthusiast, Euan has turned his passion into expertise. Holding WSET Level 2, Level 3, and Diploma qualifications, he has been admitted to the prestigious Master of Wine (MW) program—one of only 421 worldwide.
As a member of the Wine Scholar Guild and a Diploma Marker for WSET, he regularly leads tastings and enjoys sharing his knowledge. His mission? To encourage people to explore new wine styles beyond their usual go-to choices. After all, life’s too short for bad wine!
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