Our Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in Scotland (Alison Fraser)
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| 25 Nov 2024 | S3E9 Exploring the rich history of The Machars - bookshop owner Jayne Baldwin on Wigtown and its surrounds | 00:51:13 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and in this episode I’m joined by Jayne Baldwin, a bookseller, writer and publisher who lives in Dumfries and Galloway. Jayne originally trained and worked as a journalist. She now brings those skills, researching and a nose for a good story, to her non fiction books. She says she’s fascinated by social history and although not an historian, she tries to give a voice to those people that have been overlooked or ignored. Jayne carries that over to this podcast in which you will learn more about the place Jayne calls home. Jayne’s links: https://foggietoddlebooks.co.uk/ https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jayne-Baldwin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJayne+Baldwin Places Jayne took us: Torhouse Stone Circle: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/torhouse-stone-circle/ Wigtown: https://www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk/ The Machars: www.themachars.co.uk Bladnoch Distillery: https://uk.bladnoch.com/ Port William: https://portwilliam.com/ Ring of Bright Water statue: https://themachars.co.uk/?Monreith Barhobble Church: https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Dumfries-Galloway/churches/barhobble.htm Isle of Whithorn: http://isleofwhithorn.com/ Cruggleton Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruggleton_Castle Garlieston: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlieston Food and drink: ReadingLasses (books by and about women and seriously good cake) https://www.facebook.com/readinglasses17 Five Kingdoms Brewery: https://www.fivekingdomsbrewery.com/ The Harbour Inn, Garlieston: https://the-harbour-inn.co.uk/ The Hive in Garlieston https://www.facebook.com/thehivecoffeeshopgarlieston/ Jura Whisky: https://www.jurawhisky.com/en/
Books: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1912014696?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz Ring of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1910065099?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz Music: The Proclaimers The Bluebells: Young at Heart Deacon Blue: Dignity The Associates The Bookshop Band https://www.thebookshopband.co.uk/ Our Scotland season 3 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eCdQdEKOJbMtNQvScvVc3?si=RtsKCeDBQJy9qkL4_CkmKA Mary Queen of Scots’ visit to St Ninian’s: https://www.whithorn.com/mary-queen-of-scots-visit-to-whithorn/ Mulberry Harbour Project in Garlieston: https://mulberryharbour.info/ If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | S2 E1 Author Barry Hutchison (aka JD Kirk) takes us to Islay | 00:39:31 | |
Welcome to season 2 of the Our Scotland podcast, with me, your host, Alison Fraser. We have a new name but the passion for all things Scotland remains. Going forwards you can expect to hear more about the perfect days in Scotland, you might get some ideas for a future holiday, add some Scottish fayre to your shopping list and discover some Scottish artists to listen to. We’re starting this season with a conversation with writer Barry Hutchison. Barry is a prolific author having published more than 100 titles for both children and adults. He’s known by crime fiction fans as JD Kirk, the creator of DCI Jack Logan, and today his 19th Logan novel is published. That’s called Where The Pieces Lie and links to that are in the shownotes. You’re going to hear about much of that and more, as we discover where Barry would spend his ideal 24 hours in Scotland. Barry’s links: Books by JD Kirk: https://jdkirk.com/ Books by Barry Hutchison: https://barryjhutchison.com/ Buy Where The Pieces Lie https://amzn.to/43UJxCF Barry’s 24 hours: Isle of Islay: https://www.islayinfo.com/ 12 of the best seafood shacks in Scotland: https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/food-drink/best-seafood The Proclaimers https://the.proclaimers.co.uk/ Skippinish https://www.skipinnish.com/ Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | S3E10 Chemistry professor and musician Colin Campbell (Surgeon's Hall, Loch Rannoch, Wemyss Bay, Isle of Bute, Arisaig, Skye, Harris) | 00:59:39 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and in this episode I’m joined by Professor Colin Campbell. Colin is a professor at the University of Edinburgh where he is head of organic chemistry in the School of Chemistry. Colin is also a musician currently producing an album inspired by one of his favourite places in Scotland, which you will hear more about. Colin’s links: University profile: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/professor-colin-campbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colincampbell63/ Places Colin took us: Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh: https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ Loch Oschin Youth Hostel up in the, in the, in the middle of Rannoch Moor. https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/loch-ossian/ Loch Rannoch https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/loch-rannoch-p2569791 Glen Lyon and the Bridge of Balgie https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/bridge-of-balgie.shtml Fortingall Yew https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/fortingall-yew-p2568631 Wemyss Bay https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/wemyssbay/wemyssbay/index.html Isle of Bute: https://www.visitbute.com/ Arisaig https://www.arisaiginfo.org.uk/ Five Sisters of Kintail walk https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/kintail/Fivesisters.shtm Loch Bracadale, Isle of Skye: https://scottishseakayaking.co.uk/trips/skye-raasay/loch-bracadale-wiay-island/ Macleod’s Maidens walk https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/macleodsmaidens.shtml Skyeskyns tannery https://www.skyeskyns.co.uk/ Scarasta Beach, Harris https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/traigh-scarista-p523441 Food and drink: Glen Lyon Post Office: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083019656442 The West End Cafe Rothesay https://www.facebook.com/p/The-West-End-Cafe-Rothesay-100083017428207/ Loch Bay https://www.lochbay-restaurant.co.uk/ Colin’s playlist: Inner Meet Me by The Beta Band Movin' On Up by Primal Scream Everything Flows by Teenage Fan Club Angie by Bert Jansch To Sir With Love by Lulu Make My Heart Fly by The Proclaimers Driftwood by Travis Ghosts by Lau Thunderstruck by Gordon Duncan: https://youtu.be/_EwDlUHoDFo?si=9mSpLI7-C7ApOV02 Sea of Okhotsk by Treeacherous Orchestra An Eagle in Your Mind by Boards of Canada Crossing the Minch on bagpipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjlk7KYdGLA Theid mi dhachaidh 'chrò Chinn t-sàile (I will go home to Kintail) https://youtu.be/mUZDTQNghTI?si=07B-O1Z7BPU2C0b2 Trainspotting scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCtPBFHKSNg Local Hero: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085859/ If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 20 May 2024 | S2E6 Tide Lines' Robert Robertson (Fort William, Glasgow, Barrowlands, Stirling, Ross of Mull) | 00:36:23 | |
Joining Alison is Tide Lines' front man Robert Robertson. Robert is a gold medal winner at the Royal National Mod, Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival and a former member of the band Skippinish. We chatted on the back of Tide Lines trio of sold-out gigs at Glasgow’s Barrowlands venue, and just before a stripped back tour of Scotland. Robert’s links: Website: https://www.tidelinesband.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX39m6HKC8pSzNrUkedNDQ Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal festival: https://festival.bruichladdich.com/ Robert took us to the following places: Lochaber: https://discoverhighlandsandislands.scot/en/visitor/region/lochaber Ross of Mull: https://visitmullandiona.co.uk/guides/ross-of-mull/ Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | S2E8 Gary Campbell on crofting and how it's unique and innovative (Unst, Yell, Isle of Bernaray, Barra( | 00:50:06 | |
Joining Alison in this episode is Gary Campbell, chief executive of the Crofting Commission. As well as hearing some of the places that Gary has been able to experience and enjoy through his work you’ll also find out more about crofting itself. Gary’s previous work includes 11 years with the University of Highlands and Islands and 30 years as a chartered accountant with EY where he travelled across Scotland advising commercial businesses. Crofting Commission: https://crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ Scottish Crofting Federation: https://www.crofting.org/ National Farmers’ Union, Scotland: https://www.nfus.org.uk/ Some of the places and businesses Gary mentioned: SaxaVord Spaceport: https://saxavord.com/ Unst: https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/unst Isle of Bernaray: http://www.isleofberneray.com/ Birlinn Yarn Company: https://birlinnyarn.co.uk/ Barra: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/barra-p238701 Isle of Barra Distillery: https://isleofbarradistillers.com/ Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ email alison@alisonfraser.co | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | S1 03 - New York City Tartan Week with Kyle Dawson | 00:25:36 | |
Kyle Dawson is the President of the New York City Tartan Week, the largest celebration of Scotland outside of the UK. Tartan Week is held in April and has grown from a single day to an extra-long weekend of Scottish celebrations, the main event a parade with a post-parade party. Kyle tells us how New York City Tartan Week got started, his own involvements - they are all volunteers by the way - plus how he loves to fly across the Atlantic for a long weekend of his own in Scotland. Kyle’s links: New York City Tartan Week: https://www.nyctartanweek.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nycTartanWeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctartanweek/ Kyle mentioned Inverness and Cromarty in his 24 hours. Inverness: https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/inverness Cromarty: https://www.black-isle.info/Cromarty Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | S2E2 Paige Daley and the Loch Ness Monster | 00:28:45 | |
Paige Daley is the registrar of the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register and the owner of the Loch Ness Monster Fan Club TikTok account. The Loch Ness Monster, otherwise known as Nessie, is a topic that has been talked about for as long as I can remember. Growing up I watched a cartoon series called the Family Ness and a family holiday to visit cousins in Inverness wasn’t complete without a visit to Loch Ness to go look for Nessie. Whether you believe in Nessie or not, I think you’re going to learn a lot about the mystery from Paige. Paige’s links: Other Loch Ness links: Paige’s perfect day Where: Loch Ness, starting at Dores Beach, visit Drumnadrochit, Urquhart Castle and finish at Fort Augustus Food and drink: Haggis, coffee and cake at Dores Beach Music: Peat & Diesel, Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris also got a mention Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | S1 07 Madeleine Black on making Glasgow home | 00:33:09 | |
Scottish At Heart Episode 7 Madeleine Black This episode discusses sexual violence and trauma. Madeleine Black is a Glasgow-based public speaker, courage cultivator and author of the memoir, Unbroken. Her personal story is one of sexual violence and trauma, and, ultimately, healing, forgiveness and profound personal courage. In this episode we talk about how a Jewish woman from London found herself living in Glasgow and why she will never leave. We talk about nature, munro bagging and making in a life a world away from what is familiar to you. Madeleine’s links: Her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/ Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbroken-healing-through-storytelling/id1534721507 We talked about the Outer Hebrides and Deacon Blue. Outer Hebrides: https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/ Deacon Blue: www.deaconblue.com Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 06 May 2024 | S2E4 Scottish History Podcast's Owen Innes (Orkney, including Maeshowe, Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar plus Cairnpapple, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe) | 00:40:25 | |
Scottish History Podcast host Owen Innes has been interested in history since he was a youngster and for the last eight years has been working as a tour guide bringing history to life. His podcast means he can share his love of Scottish History with more than just the folk on his bus trips. You’re going to hear about his first history trips, the history at your doorstep and more, as we discover where Owen would spend his ideal 24 hours in Scotland. Owen’s links: Orkney travel books: https://amzn.to/3THrBqI Skara Brae books: https://amzn.to/3THrBqI Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | S1 05 - Teaching the world to play bagpipes with Andrew Douglas | 00:24:56 | |
Andrew Douglas is a prolific practitioner of the bagpipe, active at the highest level of pipe bands, solo competition, teaching, and creative endeavors for the past 20+ years. Andrew is the co-founder, owner, and leader of Dojo University, the longest-running and most successful online bagpiping school in the world. Dojo U was the first online bagpiping school of its kind – and it's still the largest and most successful – where thousands of pipers from around the world learn at their own pace, engage with us and with each other, and have unparalleled access to expert knowledge, instruction, and troubleshooting on their journey to mastering the bagpipe. Andrew lives in New York state and in this episode we talk about bagpiping as a non-Scot, the pipe band world championship experience and how someone like you, the listener, can start learning. Andrew’s links: One free month of Dojo University: https://dojouniversity.com/referral.html?p=a3358&w=giveget1 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PipersDoJo/videos Piper’s Dojo Audio Experience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pipers-dojo-audio-experience/id1090952502 Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | S3E2 Travel influencer James Campbell takes us on an epic adventure (Dumfries, Loch Goil, Sango Bay, St Kilda, Skye, Loch Fyne) | 01:01:29 | |
If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible, In this episode I’m joined by James Campbell, a travel influencer from Glasgow. It’s a bit longer than normal as James has filled his day with so much, we are definitely bending time here! James’s links: Places James took us: James’s video from Castle Creavie Learn more about John Coe and Aquarius Music: If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 28 Jan 2024 | S1 E11 Is haggis necessary for Burns' Night? Prof Gerard Carruthers | 00:36:16 | |
Scottish At Heart Episode 11 - Burns Night with Professor Gerard Carruthers Across the world tonight Scots poet Robert Burns will be celebrated with a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties. Robert Burns was born on January 25 1759 and died aged 37 in 1796 yet in his lifetime he penned more than 550 poems and songs. In this episode we learn more about Robert Burns and how Burns Night came about. We also chat about memorable Burns Night suppers Gerard has attended and whether haggis is even necessary for a Burns Night support. Professor Gerard Carruthers is the Francis Hutcheson Professor of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow and General Editor of the multi-volume Oxford University Press Collected Works of Robert Burns. He is a Trustee of Ellisland Museum, an Advisor to the National Trust for Scotland and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Gerard’s links: Academia: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/gerardcarruthers/ Centre for Robert Burns Studies: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/research/researchcentresandnetworks/robertburnsstudies/ Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-burns-birthplace-museum/the-life-of-robert-burns Auld Lang Syne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne Gerard mentioned the Isle of Bute and Mount Stuart. Isle of Bute: https://www.visitbute.com/ Mount Stuart: https://www.mountstuart.com/ Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | S3E8 Crime writer Wendy Jones (Surgeons Hall, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stirling Castle and Dundee) | 00:39:58 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by crime fiction author Wendy Jones As well as being the author of the DI Shona McKenzie mysteries Wendy is the President of the Scottish Association of Writers, and a writing and marketing coach helping writers and authors realise their literary dreams. Wendy is going to take us on an adventure around Scotland - and with a bonus side trip. Wendy’s links: Places Wendy’s took us: Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh: https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ Edinburgh’s Royal Mile: https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/the-royal-mile/ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collection: http://www.acdfriends.org/ The Writers’ Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum Stirling Museum: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/stirling-castle/ Dundee: https://www.dundee.com/ Food and drink: Haggis, neeps and tatties. Bombay Joes in Broughty Ferry, Dundee: https://bombayjoes.uk/ Taza in Dundee: https://www.taza.co.uk/ Books: Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory: https://www.philippagregory.com/books/three-sisters-three-queens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley https://thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk/ If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | S3E6 Eoin Smith takes us on a magical tour (Aviemore, John Henry Anderson's grave, Applecross, Kincraig, Fringe Festival, The Tunnels) | 00:57:13 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Eoin Smith. Eoin is a multi-award-winning magician and author based in Aberdeen. As a magician, Eoin's performances have taken him across Scotland to five-star hotels, comedy and cabaret clubs, and beyond – including the stage of the 500-seater Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. As a writer, Eoin has had short stories and humour writing published around the world, including by Popshot, Two Fifty One and SANS. Press. He has also had features published by the likes of The Guardian, Q and Magic Magazine. Eoin is also an Explorer Scout Leader, and has been volunteering to provide 14-18 year olds with incredible experiences across Scotland for over 15 years. Eoin’s links: Places Eoin took us:
Aviemore https://www.alltrails.com/scotland/highlands/aviemore St Nicholas Kirkyard, Aberdeen, the grave of magician John Henry Anderson http://www.openspacetrust.org.uk/?p=646 Road to Applecross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTN46Rv6DVs Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/ Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://www.edfringe.com/ The Tunnels, Aberdeen https://www.facebook.com/tunnelsaberdeen/ Food and drink: Butteries from The Bread Guy https://thebreadguysbakery.co.uk/ Harry Gow bakery https://www.harrygow.co.uk/ Restaurant Martin Wishart https://restaurantmartinwishart.co.uk/ Music: Little Kicks https://www.thelittlekicks.co.uk/ Frightened Rabbit https://www.frightenedrabbit.com/ Eoin’s playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bHExnyMo9IigA3ovmQXI4?si=40447c9d72294ebc If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Scottish At Heart Trailer | 00:01:43 | |
Welcome to Scottish At Heart. I’m your host Alison Fraser. My name tells you I have Scottish ancestry but I don’t have the accent to match. I’ve lived all over, from my early beginnings as an army brat living on UK army bases through to emigrating to New Zealand in my 20s. But for me Scotland is home. I’m a writer, a beginner bagpiper and a fan of the Outlander books and TV show. I’ve been learning Gaelic and I drink Irn Bru. I couldn’t be any more Scottish if I tried, if only I had the accent. This podcast will be about people like me, those who have a Scottish connection but don’t necessarily live in Scotland, it will also be about the people who have made Scotland their home and embraced their inner Scot. We’ll discuss what being Scottish means, and learn how we can connect to our Scottish ancestry without leaving home. You can expect to hear from me each week. I’ll share what I’m learning, what you’re discovering and how we nurture our Scottishness for the generations to come. I started this podcast because like millions of others like me, Scotland is where my roots are and even though I’m not there now it is part of me and always will be. I hope you learn something, strengthen your connections, get further into your roots. Now grab a dram, it’s time for Scottish At Heart.
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| 09 Dec 2024 | S3E11 Literary traveller Constance Ray (Lewis, Cruden Bay, Slains Castle and Bram Stoker's Dracula, Edinburgh's literary connections) | 00:44:26 | |
My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by literary travel writer Constance Ray. Constance is from the US but is living in Germany. She did undergraduate studies in English literature and had the opportunity to study in London for a semester. She’s currently based in Europe where she started her literary travel blog. She says she believes literature is one of the best ways to have an authentic cultural experience of places. Literary travel is a trip to places given value by a literary figure or a literary work and events centered around literature. Constance’s links: https://www.awellreadwanderer.com/ https://awellreadwanderer.ck.page/signup Places Constance took us:
Isle of Lewis https://www.isle-of-lewis.com/ Hebridean Way https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/hebrideanway Calanais Stones https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/calanais-standing-stones/ Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/cruden-bay-p2564811 Slains Castle https://www.visitabdn.com/listing/slains-castle Greyfriars Kirkyard https://greyfriarskirk.com/visit/kirkyard/ Arthurs Seat https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341 Literary Pub Crawl https://www.edinburghliterarypubtour.co.uk/ Food and drink: Kilmarnock Arms https://www.kilmarnockarms.com/ Afternoon Tea https://everythingedinburgh.com/afternoon-tea-in-edinburgh/ Books: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Sunset Song by Louis Grassic Gibbon Robert Burns poetry Robert Louis Stevenson’s poetry Music: Franz Ferdinand https://franzferdinand.com/ The View https://www.theviewofficial.com/ Skippinish https://www.skipinnish.com/ Paulo Nutini New Shoes https://youtu.be/hmbUNF1Q4R8?si=CeQLC7wnH3KrElPK If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 13 May 2024 | S2E5 From Orkney to Glasgow with trad musician Graham Rorie (Old Man of Hoy, Lochinver, Glasgow, Crathes, Stromness, Orkney Folk Festival) | 00:35:42 | |
Joining Alison to share their perfect Scottish day is Orcadian fiddle and mandolin player Graham Rorie. Graham is an award-winning folk musician based in Glasgow. Nominated for ‘Musician of The Year’ at the 2023 Scots Trad Music Awards and a finalist in the 2021 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Graham has been making a name for himself as a performer, composer, session musician and producer since he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music Degree. Graham’s links: Website: https://www.grahamrorie.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi-Y9FRbL2BSuoexDf8BlQ Gnoss: https://gnossmusic.com/ Graham took us to the following: Old Man of Hoy: https://hoyorkney.com/attractions/hoy-geography/old-man-of-hoy/ Lochinver Larder: https://www.lochinverlarder.com/ Old Fruitmarket: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/venues/old-fruitmarket Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | S3E5 Lindsay Bruce talks family holidays, thin spaces and a Scottish Cup Final (Millport, Harris, Motherwell) | 00:47:53 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Lindsay Bruce, a features and obituaries writer for the Press and Journal, one of Scotland's oldest newspapers. Lindsay is a mum of two and describes herself as an avid Irn-bru drinker and crazy dog lady. During the pandemic Lindsay was treated for cancer and it was after that she and her family moved to Scotland, it had been 20 years since she had last lived there. Lindsay’s links: Press & Journal author profile: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/author/lindsaybruce/ Just Such A Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Such-Time-Reconnecting-God-given/dp/1908393750 Lindsay’s story about her Papa’s letter to her Gran after the birth of her father Places Lindsay took us:
Isle of Cumbrae: https://millport.org/ Harris: https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/lewis-harris Motherwell https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/motherwell-p237201 Motherwell FC https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/ Food and drink: Chapman’s Pies: http://jameschapmanbutchers.co.uk/shops-hours/ Music: The Proclaimers - Sunshine on Leith soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/7sfXW3fw4RHGldmx0HeLP8 Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid https://open.spotify.com/track/1kBTjMOQcmrI5tW94GpdYG Celtic Christian music: https://open.spotify.com/album/6IRrCtHJN0Wf7Amb0WjS6N Scunnered: https://www.scotslanguage.com/articles/view/id/5115/type If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | S1 E13 Get to know your host Alison Fraser | 00:10:33 | |
It’s the final episode of season 1, and to round off the first season of Scottish At Heart you can hear my Scottish story and why I wanted to create this show. You’ll hear about my family connections, family holidays and where I lived for 18 months, plus what music I like to listen to. Scottish At Heart is the outsiders guide to Scotland. We go beyond Outlander, castles and kilts to find out what makes Scotland so enchanting. Through our guests and their stories your future visits will go beyond the shortbread tin image and instead you’ll have meaningful experiences to last a lifetime. Join our clan, no ancestry to prove, no birthright required and no citizenship test to pass. We’ll be back in a couple of months with more stories from Scots, new Scots and other connoisseurs of Scotland. Get 14 days free on Ancestry: http://tinyurl.com/FraserDNA Join the Clan: https://www.patreon.com/scottishatheartpodcast/membership If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes you can email me at scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | S3E1 Scottish travel blogger Gemma Armit says Hiya Scotland (Aberdour, Glencoe Lochan, Stac Pollaidh, Applecross Inn, Cairngorms, Signet Library, Isle of Skye) | 00:46:49 | |
If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable with a fantasy 24 hours. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible.
Everything Edinburgh, is a a digital resource for locals and visitors and is hyper-focused on areas, things to do, accommodation, food, and activities by season. Hiya Scotland is a Scotland wide travel planning blog where you can get personal recommendations and join Gemma’s community to plan your trips. Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife Stac Pollaidh (Stack Polly) at Ullapool Applecross Inn for langoustines Ski-ing in the Cairngorms Afternoon tea at the Signet Library, Edinburgh Live music at either Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh or Barrowlands, Glasgow Stargazing at Carbost, Isle of Skye
Paolo NutiniBelle And Sebastian If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.
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| 11 Nov 2024 | S3E7 Writer AJ Merron on falling in love with Scotland (Edinburgh, Inverclyde, Loch Fleet, South Rona, Harris) | 00:53:04 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by writer James Merron, aka AJ Merron. James lives in Edinburgh but is originally from Lancashire. James describes himself as a hopeless romantic at heart who tends to live in a fantasy world of his own making. He writes poetry, has a YouTube channel of video essays delivered like letters of the romantics era, and a podcast where arts, media and philosophy collide. He’s currently working on plans for a creative retreat in a Highlands castle and researching the history of female monsters and demons for a fictionals book. James’s links: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ajmerron_writes Instagram: instragram.com/ajmerron_writes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ajmerron_writes Website: ajmerron.co.uk Places James took us:
Edinburgh Waverley Station https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/our-history/iconic-infrastructure/the-history-of-edinburgh-waverly-station/ Greenock, Gourock, Inverclyde https://discoverinverclyde.com/ South Rona https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Rona Shiant Isles https://www.shiantisles.net/ North Harris Eagle Observatory https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/north-harris-eagle-observatory-p530121 Huisinis https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/huisinis-beach-p523511 Food and drink: The Cove, Gourock https://thecovegourock.co.uk/ Eteaket https://www.eteaket.co.uk Music: Nina Nesbitt: https://ninanesbittmusic.com/ Seals singing: https://youtu.be/WYlLPyIeapg?si=MtFDUinWQOFGMW49 Machair Machair is a Gaelic word meaning fertile low lying grassy plain. This is the name given to one of the rarest habitats in Europe which only occurs on exposed western coasts of Scotland and Ireland. There are Machair habitats on the western shores throughout the islands. Here sand, largely made up of crushed shells, is regularly blown ashore by Atlantic gales. Over time the calcium rich shell sand and traditional Outer Hebrides crofting land practices have led to the development of a mosaic of fertile Scottish grassland habitats renowned for their Outer Hebrides wildflowers, Western Isles birds and insect life. https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/wildlife/machair If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Our Scotland Season 2 Trailer | 00:01:43 | |
If you could design your perfect day in Scotland what would it look like? Where would you be? What would you do? What food, drink and music would you enjoy? These are the questions I ask my guests in Our Scotland. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to find the best places to visit Scotland, from the eyes of the people who have experienced them for themselves. Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. In Season 1 we heard stories of connection, in this season we’re delving more into the country itself and the people who live there. As well as hearing about their perfect days you’re going to learn about the Loch Ness Monster, traditional music, the history at your doorstep, Scottish literature and so much more to give you a deeper connection to Scotland. I cannot wait to share these with you, please give this podcast a follow so you don’t miss an episode and tell your Scotland loving friends all about it too. | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | S1 04 - Julie Creffield on making sense and breaking out of generational poverty | 00:33:19 | |
After working as a freelance artist, project manager, trainer and consultant for 10 years, Julie grew her first ever online business to six figures, with her content being seen by millions of people around the world. Her story has been shared on media channels in more than 50 countries. Since then she’s worked with more than 20,000 individuals around the world helping them to think bigger and do better,by taking radical self responsibility and making more of the most valuable and limited resource that we all have - time. Julie’s authored 11 books, her newest is called How Not To Be Broke and breaking generational poverty cycles is a topic close to her chest. In this episode we talk about Julie’s Scottish grandfather, growing up in the east end of London and how it is possible for all of us to rewrite wealth in relation to our family. Julie’s links: Her website: https://juliecreffield.com/ The podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-be-broke/id1698512995 How Not To Be Broke: https://tinyurl.com/SAHJulieCreffield Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 28 May 2024 | S2E7 Gareth Davies of Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours (Dean Village, Sandwood Bay in the Highlands, Royal Mile) | 00:41:17 | |
Joining Alison is Edinburgh tour guide Gareth Davies from Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours. Gareth operates tours in and around Edinburgh, taking in the main sites and the lesser known. Gareth moved to Edinburgh for university in 1998, but as you’ll hear, has never left. Thank you Gareth for sharing what would make your perfect Scottish day. Gareth’s links: Website: https://www.edinburghexpert.com/ Gareth took us around Edinburgh, including Dean Village and the Royal Mile, as well as out to Sandwood Bay in the Highlands. Dean Village: https://www.chasingthelongroad.com/scotland/dean-village-edinburgh/ Sandwood Bay: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/sandwood-bay-p2570711 Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | S2E3 Trad musician Gary Innes (Mànran) takes us to Isle of Arran | 00:32:03 | |
In this episode we are going to hear from musician and radio presenter Gary Innes. Gary has been performing and composing music for over two decades. Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, Gary is one of the founding members of award-winning Scottish super-group Mànran, Gary is also host of longest running radio show on BBC Radio Scotland – the world renowned Take the Floor, and an ex-Scottish Shinty captain and internationalist. Gary’s links: Website: https://www.garyinnes.com/ Mànran: https://manran.co.uk/ Take The Floor: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07y72yv
Gary’s perfect day Where: Lamlash, Isle of Arran Food and drink: Cullen Skink, Speyside single malts, such as Glenlivet and Macallan Music: Runrig and Capercaillie Read up on Arran here. Books on traditional Scottish music Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com
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| 21 Oct 2024 | S3E4 Writer Patti Callahan takes us timehopping (Edinburgh, Inverness) | 00:42:31 | |
Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Seattle-based writer Patti Callahan. Patti has been a student, hairstylist, cocktail waitress, corporate professional, and small business owner. She’s also an expert multitasker who has pursued a lifelong love of travel, completed her MBA, and raised two sons. Patti maintains a blog on Medium - @novelsandtravels - and lives in the Pacific Northwest with dreams of an apartment in Europe to use as a home base for wandering the world. You’re going to hear a tale of two cities where Patti would love to spend her perfect Scottish day. Patti’s links: Blog: https://novelsandtravels.medium.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novelsandtravels Places Patti took us: Edinburgh: https://everythingedinburgh.com/ Writers Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum Grassmarket: https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/grassmarket/ Inverness: https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/ Culloden House: https://www.cullodenhouse.co.uk/ Culloden Battlefield: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden/ Music: Loreena McKennitt: https://loreenamckennitt.com/ Our Scotland Season 3 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eCdQdEKOJbMtNQvScvVc3?si=k9r6TsvkQsmiVgfmwaD-qw If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | S1 E09 - Connecting to Scots worldwide with Russell Dalgleish | 00:29:57 | |
Scotland has a population of about 5 million people, but Russell Dalgleish says there’s about another 20 to 30 million worldwide who identify as Scottish. We talk about what’s meant by diaspora, how Scottish diaspora can help Scotland and how four hours standing on a plinth in a kilt led to the Scottish Business Netowrk. Russell has a thriving career as not only a serial entrepreneur but an investor, strategist, director and member of the Advisory Board at the Scottish Government’s CivTech® Programme and to the Board of Trade. He is Founding Managing Partner of the advisory group, Exolta Capital Partners, and Founding Chair of the Scottish Business Network (SBN). Russell’s links: Russell’s website: https://www.russelldalgleish.com/ Scottish Business Network: https://www.sbn.scot/ Russell mentioned Linlithgow and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in his 24 hours, as well as The Proclaimers and a full Scottish breakfast. Linlithgow: https://mylinlithgow.com/visit-linlithgow/ Edinburgh: https://www.edfringe.com/ The Proclaimers: https://the.proclaimers.co.uk/ A Scottish breakfast: https://scottishscran.com/what-is-a-full-scottish-breakfast/ Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | S3E3 Professor Donna Heddle and great Scottish stories (Fife, Papa Westray, Iona, Lochindorb, Elderslie, St Margaret's Chapel, St Magnus Cathedral) | 01:01:37 | |
If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places. In this episode I’m joined by Professor Donna Heddle who is going to take us on a historic 24 hours around Scotland and share some fascinating stories with us, some you may know, and some you might not. Professor Donna Heddle is the Director of the Institute for Northern Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands. Based on the UHI Orkney campus, her research interests include Scottish and Northern isles cultural history, small island studies, Scottish language and literature, and Old Norse. Donna’s links: Links to papers and talks https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/cultural/institute-for-northern-studies/staff/donna-heddle/ UHI Profile https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/persons/donna-heddle Email: donna.heddle@uhi.ac.uk Places Donna took us: Cluny in Fife https://www.welcometofife.com/ Papa Westray, Orkney https://www.orkney.com/explore/papa-westray Iona http://www.welcometoiona.com/visiting-iona/ Lochindorb Castle https://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/Chatelaine/LOCHINDORB.HTM Elderslie https://paisley.is/visit/wallace-monument/ St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh Castle https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/see-and-do/highlights/st-margarets-chapel Leith for seafood https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/restaurants/edinburghs-best-seafood-restaurants Milnes Bar, Rose St, Edinburgh https://www.belhaven.co.uk/pubs/midlothian/milnes-bar St Magnus Cathedral https://www.stmagnus.org/ Torvhaug Bar https://www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/business/torvhaug Stories she mentioned: Wolf of Badenoch https://hiddenscotland.com/journal/the-wolf-of-badenoch-and-the-burning-of-elgin-cathedral Archie the Grimm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Douglas,_3rd_Earl_of_Douglas Bell the Cat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Douglas,_5th_Earl_of_Angus Robert Henderson, Testament of Cresseid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Testament_of_Cresseid Neil Gunn, Highland River http://www.neilgunn.org.uk/works/forewords/highlandriver.html Anon, Sir Patrick Spens https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/sir-patrick-spens/ Hugh McDiarmid, The Bonnie Broukit Bairn https://www.poemist.com/hugh-macdiarmid/the-bonnie-broukit-bairn Rögnvald Kali Kolsson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B6gnvald_Kali_Kolsson Music: Simple Minds https://www.simpleminds.com/2024/01/27/global-tour-2024/ Runrig - Loch Lomond (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQ1pNfbe3Q Dougie McLean - Caledonia https://www.dougiemaclean.com/ Flower of Scotland as sung by the Tartan Army https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClLLJc16Rzk The Proclaimers https://the.proclaimers.co.uk/ Johnny Cash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOpafs_mwpo ACDC - Problem Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOpafs_mwpo If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | S2E9 From New Zealand to Skye with Sonja Bolger | 00:42:01 | |
Joining Alison Fraser on Our Scotland in this episode is Sonja Bolger. Ten years ago Sonja, who is a New Zealander, moved to Edinburgh on her overseas experience. She now lives on the Isle of Skye with her husband and two children. Sonja blogs about her adventures and she also runs the Scottish Scran facebook community and website. As well as hearing about Sonja’s perfect day in Scotland you will hear some Skye visiting tips. Sonja's links: www.migratingmiss.com - original travel website and where you can find all her Scotland content www.scottishscran.com - recipe/food site www.facebook.com/migratingmiss - social for MM https://www.facebook.com/groups/isleofskyetravel - their Isle of Skye Facebook Group Sonja's day: Rose Leaf https://www.roseleaf.co.uk/ Dark Skies https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/dark-skies Andy Murray’s hotel: https://www.cromlix.com/ If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast or email alison@alisonfraser.co | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | S2E10 Laurie Goodlad's pick of the Shetlands | 00:47:16 | |
This past season has taken us from Orkney to Glasgow, Edinburgh to the north coast, around the highlands and islands and many places in between. This is our final episode for season two and joining me to share their perfect day is Laurie Goodlad. Laurie has written for the Lonely Planet and featured on travel shows, blogs and tourism campaigns. Laurie is on instagram as Shetland with Laurie, and that will give you a clue as to where we will be. Laurie’s links: Shetland With Laurie https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/ Buy the Guidebook https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/guidebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shetlandwithlaurie/ Links to places Laurie mentioned: Rowin Foula Doon by the North Ness Boys If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch. You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ or email alison@alisonfraser.co | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | S1 02 - A Scottish influence with Sue Pyper | 00:38:38 | |
In episode two we meet singer, songwriter and artist Sue Pyper. She is a London-born daughter of a Scot who now lives in Vancouver Island, Canada. Sue wrote a song called Highland Clearance, which we talk about and which Sue kindly gave me permission to share, you can hear that at the end of our conversation. In this episode we talk about growing up with a Scottish parent, choosing where to live and the inspiration to her song. Sue’s links: Music: https://suepyper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sue_pyper_artist/ Sue mentioned Applecross and Ullapool in her 24 hours. Applecross: https://visitapplecross.com/ Ullapool: https://www.ullapool.com/visit/
Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | S1 E12 Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo preview | 00:23:00 | |
The Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo is on very soon - Saturday February 10. Paeroa is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand, about a couple of hours from Auckland. If you're in New Zealand and like experiencing some Scottish culture then this really is the place to be. You can get more information and tickets here: https://paeroahighlandgames.co.nz/ Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | S1 E10 Why bagpipes should be appreciated more - Matt Willis | 00:40:21 | |
Do you remember the first time you heard bagpipes? Matt Willis does but at the time he didn’t realise how much bagpiping was going to influence his life. Matt is a born and bred Texan who is a professional bagpiper who teaches in person and online, as well as performs for a wide range of events. In this episode you will hear about his first bagpipe experience, you’ll hear some live playing of the practice chanter (the instrument all learner pipers start with) and a highlight of his bagpiping life to date. Matt’s links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattWillisBagpiper Website: https://mattpiper.com/site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwillisbagpiper/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattpiper/ Pakistani bagpipes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=KyUxVu_mis0 Matt mentioned Ben Nevis and Islay Ben Nevis: https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/mountains-hills/ben-nevis Isle of Islay: https://www.isleofislayscotland.co.uk/whisky Buy books about Islay and its whiskies. Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | S1 E01 - Making Scotland Home with Kathi Kamleitner | 00:36:56 | |
When you first hear her, Kathi Kamleitner sounds like she has lived in Scotland all her life, but then you hear another string to her accent and your interest piques. Kathi has lived in Scotland for 10 years, she made it her home after moving from Austria (via Germany) to study in Glasgow. In this episode you will hear what it was that made her feel like she was in a place she could call home, her first experience of travelling around Scotland and how she would spend her ideal 24 hours. Kathi helps people plan their trips to Scotland, she’s a range of travel itineraries ready to buy from her website so you can make the most of your time there. Kathi’s links: Wild For Scotland: https://www.wildforscotland.com/ The podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wild-for-scotland-podcast/id1554657285 Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildforscotland Watch Me See blog: www.WatchMeSee.com Kathi mentioned the Isle of Coll and the Heart of Argyll, which are both featured in season five of Wild For Scotland. Also in this first episode I mention St Andrew and the significance of why I chose to launch today.. You can read more about St Andrew here: https://www.scotland.org/events/st-andrews-day/who-was-st-andrew
Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | S1 08 Eilidh McRae on Scottish history and why it’s popular | 00:35:27 | |
Scottish At Heart Episode 8 - Eilidh McRae on Scottish history and why it’s popular Eilidh McRae, with her husband Kieran, host one of Scotland’s best loved podcasts Generally Spooky History. In this episode we hear from Eilidh about why people love Scotland’s stories so much, her favourite stories and the place she is hesitant to return to. Eilidh’s links: Generally Spooky History: https://generallyspooky.com/ The podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/generally-spooky-history/id1563188185 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generallyspookyhistory/ Eilidh mentioned Pitlochry and Sandwood Bay in the Highlands, as well as Scottish seafood, Old Pulteney whisky and Tide Lines. Pitlochry: https://www.pitlochry.org/ Sandwood Bay: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/sutherland/sandwood-bay.shtml Scottish seafood: https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/food-drink/best-seafood Old Pulteney: https://oldpulteney.com/ Tide Lines: https://www.tidelinesband.com/ Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy. Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep, Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | S1 06 - Scott Carmichael on keeping the clan alive | 00:39:51 | |
Scott Carmichael is the host of the Carmichael Clan Radio podcast and a passionate clan member. Clan Carmichael USA is a Scottish-American clan society of persons bearing the ancient name of Carmichael, or who have relatives or ancestors so named, or who are members of Carmichael families, or are persons interested in the heritage and history of the Carmichael name which originated in the 11th century. In this episode you will hear how Scott got involved with his clan, his family history and what a highland games in the USA is like. Scott is a school teacher by day but is also someone who is passionate about keeping the clan history alive. His podcast is for Carmichael Clan members and anyone with an interest in Scotland. Scott’s links: Carmichael Clan Radio blog: https://clancarmichael.substack.com/podcast Carmichael Clan Radio: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/carmichael-clan-radio/id1542678962 Clan Carmichael USA: https://www.clancarmichaelusa.com/ Scott mentioned Carmichael Estate, Lismore, whisky tasting on Islay and Nicola Benedetti in his 24 hours. Carmichael Estate: https://carmichael.co.uk/ Lismore: https://isleoflismore.com/ Islay Whisky Academy: https://islaywhiskyacademy.scot/ Nicola Benedetti: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNicolaBenedetti Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/ Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe | |||