Abbeyhill and Colonies with Hetty Lancaster
Join me as I head out with historian Hetty Lancaster of Hetty's History Walks to discover the history of Abbeyhill and its Colonies. We toured old industrial sites, spotted ghost signs and repurposed...
12 Maj 31min
Dr Neil's Garden and spoon carving
Dr Neil's Garden is a secret space tucked beneath Arthurs Seat and beside a loch in Duddingston. Created on wild land by two doctors years ago, it's now a tranquil space with views, seating areas, me...
28 Apr 29min
St Cuthbert's Kirkyard with death historian Charlotte Golledge
St Cuthbert's Kirkyard has been a religious site since the 7th century and is one of Edinburgh's ancient graveyards. Originally outside the ancient city walls, the Kirkyard is now right in the centre...
14 Apr 33min
A Treasure Hunt: Finding the Trinity Stones
In this episode we head out to find lost stones from a church built in the 1400s which are now scattered across the city. When the church was demolished to make way for Waverley Station, the Council ...
31 Mars 33min
Railways and memories with 'Train Buff' Kenneth Williamson
Lifelong railway enthusiast and author, Kenneth Williamson, grew up in Granton. We walked around Barnton to view old railway lines and historic buildings while talking about his life and memories. ...
30 Mars 26min
Midhope Castle: Behind the Scenes at Lallybroch
Midhope Castle on the Hopetoun Estate is an old tower house packed full of history. To many people it is better known as Lallybroch, the beautiful and atmospheric ancestral home of Jamie Fraser in the...
9 Mars 29min
Nature and discovery in Astley Ainsley
The Astley Ainsley hospital site is a large area of green space in the south of the city. With wild areas, protected buildings and teeming with wildlife, it's a surprisingly special space. The Astle...
24 Feb 32min
