Scottish Blethers

As the big day draws near we chat about our preparations. Decorating the house, getting "the messages" in - even meeting Santa. In the end, it's not what is under the tree that matters but who is gath...

21 Dec 202134min

While many of the festivities leading up to Christmas are now universal, Scotland retains a colourful patchwork of Pagan, Christian, Celtic and contemporary customs. From fire and candle light to pant...

14 Dec 202137min

Nothing signals the start of the festive season quite like a Christmas Tree. An ancient symbol of life and fertility, a modern emblem of community and friendship. This week's episodes debates the real...

7 Dec 202135min

Those of you who follow the Scottish Blethers Podcast will already be aware that to blether in Scotland means to talk or chat with friends. This Christmas we’re offering you the opportunity to join th...

4 Dec 20217min

This episode airs on November 30th which is traditionally the day on which we honour St Andrew, special protector of Scotland. One of Jesus Christ's twelve disciples, he literally took his master at h...

30 Nov 202133min

As we get out and about again there is less time for research but more time to experience topics to blether about. This week Helen has been out and about in Fife and Perthshire while Liz travelled bac...

23 Nov 202134min

In the week of Armistice Sunday in which we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of their country, we consider some of the estimated 10,000 war memorials across Scotland. From hug...

16 Nov 202134min

In the midst of a global pandemic and facing the challenges of potentially catastrophic climate change, we need to cast the net wide to harness all the scientific talent available. Today STEM subjects...

9 Nov 202145min