A Celebration of Darkness - Winter in Scotland

A Celebration of Darkness - Winter in Scotland

'A Celebration of Darkness' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the December episode. Today's episode is a little different. It consists of five short vignettes that celebrate winter in Scotland. Across three stories, we'll explore Scotland's wintery folklore. We'll hear about the winter goddess Beira and her grip on the seasons, I'll tell you the story of the "Nimble Men" up in the sky, and we dive into stories of the Winter Solstice. I'm also taking you with me on an early mor...

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Island Hopping - An Adventure to Iona, Staffa and Treshnish Isles

Island Hopping - An Adventure to Iona, Staffa and Treshnish Isles

How many islands can you visit in one day? Turns out, quite a few! The islands surrounding the Isle of Mull make for great island hopping on the west coast. “Island Hopping” tells the story of a day t...

31 Mar 32min

A Winter’s Morning - The Lochs & Glens of Argyll in Winter

A Winter’s Morning - The Lochs & Glens of Argyll in Winter

'A Winter's Morning' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the February episode. In this story, I take you to one of my favourite regions in Scotland. We rise early for a golden sunrise at...

17 Feb 26min

The First Seven Years - Robert Burns & Alloway

The First Seven Years - Robert Burns & Alloway

'The First Seven Years' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the January episode. In this story, we travel to Alloway, an unassuming suburb of Ayr on the southwest coast of Scotland. In 1...

20 Jan 32min

Shetland Archaeology & Crofting with Chris Dyer

Shetland Archaeology & Crofting with Chris Dyer

Join me for a conversation with Shetland-based archaeologist and crofter Chris Dyer from Garths Croft in Bressay. Chris Dyer is a professional archaeologist, military historian, crofter, drystone maso...

9 Des 20251h 6min

Anything But Grey - Aberdeen in Winter

Anything But Grey - Aberdeen in Winter

'Anything But Grey' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the November episode. In this story, we head to the northeast coast and explore Scotland's third-largest city, Aberdeen. Our urban...

18 Nov 202528min

Reimagining the Highlands with Will Sadler & Fiona Mackenzie

Reimagining the Highlands with Will Sadler & Fiona Mackenzie

Join me for a conversation with podcast producer Will Sadler about his work on the "Highlands Reimagined" series. Will explains his process of making a show about life in the Highlands and how his wor...

4 Nov 20251h 9min

There’s nothing quite like it - Travel Tips for Perthshire in Autumn

There’s nothing quite like it - Travel Tips for Perthshire in Autumn

There’s nothing quite like it' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the October episode. In this story, we're immersed in Scotland's Big Tree Country as we explore the history and woodlan...

21 Okt 202529min

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