Series 4 Episode 7 - Screen Tourism in Scotland
In our last episode we chatted about the tiny Fife burgh of Culross and how it has come to the world’s attention as a location for the filming of Outlander. We continue the theme in this episode and l...
8 Apr 202542min
Series 4 Episode 6 | Culross
Following on from our previous episode on Royal Burghs we take a visit to one close to home. Spelt Culross but pronounced Coo-Ross, this burgh stands in a 17th C time warp, due to a great storm that c...
11 Mars 202549min
Series 4 Episode 5 | Crusing
In this episode we take to the high seas as we explore the growing demand for luxury cruising. We look at the origins of the cruise industry in transporting mail and passengers and how it developed so...
14 Feb 202548min
Series 4 Episode 4 - Royal Burgos
Burgh. It’s the word that never fails to trip up visitors to Scotland. Is it pronounced BURG, or maybe BURROW? No - it’s BURRA. In this episode we talk about these settlements which were first establi...
28 Jan 202541min
Series 4 Episode 3 | It’s Different in Scotland
Prompted by a recent visit to the counties of Southern England, Liz and Helen reflect on their experience of life in England and the ways in which it differs from their well-kent Scottish way of life....
14 Jan 202535min
Series 4 Episode 2 | Sanat in Scotland
We are very excited - just one more sleep till Santa comes. But who is Santa? In this episode we talk about the myths, legends and facts surrounding not just Santa but also Father Christmas and try to...
25 Dec 202441min
Series 4 Episode 1 | We're Back
Scottish Blethers have had a very busy and different few months but we are back now to our podcasting ‘glory’! In this episode we chat about the past 6 six months and the various things we have been u...
24 Dec 202433min
Series 3 Episode 13 | Scots in America
In this episode we look at some of the features of the Scottish character that have enabled Scots to survive and prosper. We look in particular at the Scots who helped found the United States of Ameri...
21 Maj 202428min
