Scottish Blethers

While the Highlands have their Games and the Borders have their Riding of the Marches , the communities of the mining towns and fishing villages of central Scotland come together for their annual Gal...

7 Sep 202135min

This week we continue the Sir Walter Scott theme as we chat about his beloved home on the banks of the River Tweed. With money pouring in from his writing he was able to indulge his artistic passions ...

31 Aug 202139min

August marks the birth of one of Scotland's most successful writers and in this week's episode we blether about his life, his influences, his work, his achievements and the impact he had on creating t...

24 Aug 202140min

As pupils across Scotland prepare to return to school. Susan joins us to look back at what it was like getting ready for the return in our day. Machines that X-rayed your feet and pneumatic tubes that...

17 Aug 202135min

While Helen made memories with her grandchildren exploring local gems on a staycation Liz travelled further afield to the wonderful Western Isles of Lewis and Harris. From the scent of the lavender fi...

10 Aug 202137min

As the delayed 2020 Olympic Games finally get underway in Tokyo we celebrate Scottish Olympian success, past and present. 55 Scottish athletes across a wide range of events are competing as part of Te...

3 Aug 202147min

This week we continue with the summer vibe and take you on a tour of some of our favourite Scottish beaches. With over 6,000 miles of coastline on the mainland - nearly double if you include the islan...

27 Juli 202139min

This week the Blethers team are back to full strength as Susan joins us for an update. We chat about our own individual experiences as Scotland gradually returns to a "new normal". Discussions range f...

20 Juli 202136min