Scottish Blethers

While out and about in Scotland in the days and weeks leading up to the 12th of July it’s not unusual to see - and hear - a spectacle that divides communities and opinion. The flutes and drums, marche...

12 Heinä 202234min

As two guiding worlds collide we get the rare opportunity to blether together about places and events we’ve encountered on our travels. In this episode Helen reflects on a recent visit to Blair Castle...

5 Heinä 202234min

Liz takes timeout from her Scottish season to travel with friend and fellow guide Francisco Glaria through areas less-travelled across Spain. From Madrid to Pamplona, across Castile and through the Ba...

21 Kesä 202238min

In this week’s episode Liz flies solo as she blethers about her recent tour of the Western Isles. From translucent waters over white shell beaches to going to church on Sunday, the islands each have t...

14 Kesä 202241min

Scottish Blethers are back guiding, Liz has journeyed to the Western Isles while Helen has stayed closer to home. In this episode Helen blethers to you about her travels to Mull and Iona, her thought...

1 Kesä 202226min

After two years of practically no guiding work Liz and Helen have both completed their first extended tours. This week we chat about where we have been, the changes that we have to make to keep our t...

17 Touko 202234min

This week we reflect on the past 2 years and look forward to the changes we need to embrace as the world opens up to travel once again. We are aware that as we return to guiding our time will be more...

26 Huhti 202227min

This week we tackle the emotive and controversial subject of Scotland’s involvement in slave trade and the profits made from the labours of enslaved people. From plantation owners, merchants, lawyers ...

19 Huhti 202243min