Scottish Blethers

If last week's episode on elections to the Scottish Parliament was enough to drive you to drink then in this week's episode we have the perfect remedy - Scotland's Cheese and Wine! From traditional cr...

18 Mai 202132min

In this episode we are inspired by the recent elections to the Scottish Parliament to reflect on the road travelled by the Scots to arrive where we are today. From the Declaration of Independence to t...

11 Mai 202134min

In this episode we are joined by our good friend and Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria to explore connections, past and present, between our countries. From medieval alliances and deathbed pacts to what ...

4 Mai 202142min

In the week that marked Earth Day and John Muir Day we chose to explore the topic of Scottish explorers. For a small country, Scotland has had more than its share of trail blazers. From John Muir and ...

27 Apr 202135min

We reflect on some of the many links he developed with Scotland over the course of his remarkable life, and reminisce about our own experiences of the man his grandson Harry called a "Legend of Banter...

20 Apr 202130min

Tartan Day is a global celebration of Scottish Heritage, but how did it originate and why is it celebrated on 6th April each year? Find out the answers to these questions, and much more besides, on th...

13 Apr 202128min

As the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is revealed as Scotland's top tourist attraction in 2020, we take a tour around some of Scotland's myriad of gardens. From the big blockbusters to the hidden g...

6 Apr 202131min

Last week saw Scottish Blethers focus on tea - which puts us in the mood for cake! In this week's episode we explore some of the many regional cakes to be found across Scotland- from Kirriemur Gingerb...

30 Mar 202128min