Scottish Blethers

In last week’s episode we looked at the role of the National Trust for Scotland as custodians of Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage. This week it’s the turn of Historic Environment Scotland to c...

12 Apr 202235min

The spring weather may have been anything but predictable over the past week but one thing you can rely on with some certainty is the opening of many of Scotland’s visitor sites on the 1st of April. I...

5 Apr 202238min

As Scotland basks in warm sunshine this week we look at some of the signs that winter is on the way out and summer is just around the corner. Wildflowers, new birth and seasonal visitors - not to me...

29 Mar 202238min

In this episode we explore the difference between a tapestry and an embroidery and consider why tapestries were such prized posessions of the rich and Royals as evidenced by collections around Scotlan...

22 Mar 202237min

The Reformation may have simplified rituals associated with death and burial but across Scotland many superstitions and practices persist. In this episode we discuss everything from the efforts people...

15 Mar 202241min

This week, in the first of two episodes discussing Scottish traditions and superstitions, we take a look at births and marriages. The howdie or “handy woman” wasn’t just there to help with the deliver...

8 Mar 202239min

Longlisted in the final shortlist of eight for this prestigious title, Stirling is bidding to show the judging panel just what it can offer when it comes to arts and creativity. The theme of Stirling’...

1 Mar 202239min

A wee bonus episode as we celebrate the success of Team GB’s curling teams at the weekend. Team Muirhead brought home GB’s only gold medal in the last few hours of the games. We chat about the game an...

22 Feb 202229min