Scottish Blethers

This week we explore the animated films of Norman McLaren who counted Pablo Picasso amongst his greatest fans. Everything stops for tea as we reflect on Scotland’s favourite beverage. Finally, we cele...

23 Mar 202136min

March is Women's History Month and in this week’s episode we mark the contribution of three Scottish women of substance. Mary Slessor left behind her work in the jute mills of Dundee to travel as a mi...

16 Mar 202131min

In this episode we blether about The Enchanted Forest community led sound and light show in Pitlochry that takes place every October, the allure of the Scottish kilt and the beauty of the Scottish mou...

9 Mar 202131min

It's the first episode of the month so that means only one thing - a favourites episode ! We discuss all sorts of islands across Scotland and hopefully whet your appetite to want to google images of t...

2 Mar 202132min

In this week’s episode we take a stroll through Scone Palace in Perthshire, consider the many buildings that enhance Scotland’s landscape with no obvious function (called Follies) and end with an intr...

23 Feb 202129min

In honour of St Valentine's Day, we run through songs by Scottish artists about Love - whether that be for yourself, another or the place you live. We post additional content during the week on our s...

16 Feb 202124min

This week we continue to weave our way through the rich tapestry that is Scotland as we discuss our international reputation for textiles, the fascination held by our highest mountains and the unusual...

9 Feb 202128min

We've got a wee bonus for you ! Susan interviewed Alisdair Fleming as a wee teaser ahead of her Virtual Tour of St Kilda on 11th Feb at 8pm GMT / 3pm EST/ noon PT. St Kilda is 40 nautical miles from ...

7 Feb 202131min