What really killed Robert Burns?
An icon of Scottish culture, Robert Burns is best known for his beautiful, moving, and humorous poetry. Born in 1759, he died just 37 years later – an early passing attributed to alcoholism. However,...
21 Jul 202333min
My life as a ranger on Scotland’s remote isles
Jackie is joined by Jonathan Grant, who after 13 years is about to retire as a ranger on three Hebridean islands. Earlier this year, when news of his resignation was announced, it was headline news ar...
14 Jul 202327min
Riches to rags: The legacy of Lady Aberdeen
In this week’s episode, Jackie follows the story of Lady Aberdeen – a woman born into wealth who became a lifelong social reformer, healthcare advocate, and champion of the underdog. By the time she d...
7 Jul 202335min
James VI: the childhood years
This week, Jackie is at Falkland Palace to learn more about the early years of James VI, one of the most influential monarchs in British history. Crowned at an early age, and separated from his moth...
30 Jun 202336min
Sir Henry Raeburn: the story behind Scotland's most famous painter
This week, Jackie’s in Edinburgh to find about one of the city’s leading lights of the enlightenment era: Sir Henry Raeburn. His work depicted some of the key figures of that time, creating an overall...
23 Jun 202334min
Diana Gabaldon: Inside the story of Outlander
As a new season of Love Scotland begins, host Jackie Bird is joined by Outlander author Diana Gabaldon to discuss her best-selling books, its TV adaptation, and how the Outlander effect has shaped glo...
16 Jun 202341min
Season 6 trailer
9 Jun 20231min
Six places that show Scotland's global impact
Six places that show Scotland's impact on the world In this week’s episode of Love Scotland – the final one of the current season – Professor Murray Pittock joins Jackie to discuss some of the Scotti...
7 Apr 202332min
