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The Scottish History Podcast

The Scottish History Podcast

Owen Innes 133 Episodes Jul 13, 2026

The Scottish History Podcast brings Scotland's past to life through engaging storytelling, fascinating characters and remarkable events. From ancient Pictish kingdoms and medieval battles to Jacobite rebellions, scientific pioneers and modern political change, each episode explores the people and moments that shaped the nation. Hosted by Owen Innes, the podcast journeys across more than two thousand years of Scottish history, uncovering well-known stories and forgotten chapters alike. Perfect for lifelong history enthusiasts and newcomers alike, it offers a compelling exploration of Scotland's rich and often dramatic past.

Episodes

119 - The Last Jacobite Jul 13, 2026 47:38 TSHP15 for 15% off your Rabbie's tour. http://rabbies.comThis week in Scottish History saw the death of "The Last Jacobite King" - Henry Benedict Stuart.It's an absolutely bumper episode. And a very emotional story which I loved researching and telling.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See ac
118 - "Quick Fire" Questions Jul 10, 2026 25:23 Use code TSHP15 to get 15% off your Rabbie's tour at http://rabbies.comUnfortunately, time has run away from me this week, so here is a slightly "promised" Question and Answer episode.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
117 - Piper Alpha Disaster and Queens Park Football Club Jul 6, 2026 32:28 Use the code TSHP15 for 15% off ANY tour with Rabbie's - http://rabbies.comIn this week in Scottish History!6th July - The Piper Alpha Disaster - An oil rig in the North sea, pumping oil and gas, explodes.9th July - The creation of Scotlands oldest association football club - Queens Park Football Club.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook &
116 - The Second War of Scottish Independence Jul 2, 2026 40:51 TSHP15 for 15% off any Rabbie's tour - book now at http://rabbies.comIn this episode, we finally get round to talking about the SECOND war of Scottish Independence.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 115 - John Maclean, The Red Clydeside & The Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh Jun 29, 2026 34:03 http://rabbies.com - using the code TSHP15 you will receive 15% off your next Rabbie's tour!In This week in Scottish History, we learn about John Maclean and the Red Clydeside. Perhaps I'll do a deeper dive episode into the Red Clydeside at a later date.In the second half, we learn about the Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh. The men who would trim your beard in the morning, could trim off some limbs l
Episode 114 - The Battle of Bannockburn - 24th of June 1314 Jun 24, 2026 20:54 Use the code TSHP15 to receive 15% off any Rabbie's tour at rabbies.com!!!!In todays episode, it is the story of the Battle of Bannockburn fought on the 24th of June until the end of June 1314.Robert the Bruce wins the battle, which begins the case for independence in Scotland.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook, Instagram & TikTok - Scoth
Episode 113 - Bannockburn - 1313 until 23rd of June 1314 Jun 23, 2026 21:31 Use the code TSHP15 for 15% opff any Rabbie's tour booked via rabbies.com.In this episode, we are going to TODAY in Scottish History as the 23rd of June sees the first actions of the infamous Battle of Bannockburn between Robert the Bruce and Edward II of England.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook, Instagram & Tik Tok - Scothistorypodhttp
Episode 112 - Flora MacDonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie's voyage Over The Sea to Skye Jun 22, 2026 22:35 Use the code TSHP15 to receive 15% off any Rabbie's tour! http://rabbies.comThis week in Scottish history saw Flora MacDonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie make their journey "Over the sea to Skye".on the 27th of June 1746.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook, Instagram & TikTok - Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothi
Episode 111 - Robert the Bruce - The run up to Bannockburn Jun 18, 2026 20:29 Use code TSHP15 for 15% off any Rabbies tour! Visit http://rabbies.comIn this episode, at the request of Mark Mackay, we are going to begin a mini series about Robert The Bruce and Bannockburn, as the 23/24th of June marks the anniversay of the battle.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook, Instagram & TikTok - Scothistorypodhttp://scothistor
Episode 110 - Black Agnes & The Scuttling of the High Seas Fleet Jun 15, 2026 35:05 Hey folks!If you wish to take a Rabbie's tour, you can use the promo code TSHP15 to receive 15% off any Rabbie's tour from ANY departure point!This week in Scottish History we seeThe end of the siege on Dunbar Castle which was bravely defended by "Black" Agnes Randolph.The scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet, in Scapa Flow - Orkney.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscot
Episode 109 - The History of Languages in Scotland Jun 11, 2026 23:46 For centuries, Scotland has been a land of many voices. From the ancient tongues of the Picts to the modern revival of Gaelic and Scots, the story of Scotland's languages is also the story of the nation itself.In this episode of the Scottish History Podcast, we trace the fascinating history of the languages spoken across Scotland over the last two thousand years. We'll explore the mysterious langu
Episode 108 - Saint Columba & James Clerk Maxwell Jun 8, 2026 34:18 In this episode of the Scottish History Podcast, we travel across more than thirteen centuries of Scottish history to explore the lives of two remarkable Scots whose influence reached far beyond their homeland.Our journey begins in the sixth century with Saint Columba, the Irish prince-turned-monk who crossed the sea to establish a monastery on the island of Iona Abbey. The second half of the epis

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