The Scottish History Podcast
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
123 - The Beano & Alexander Graham Bell
This week in Scottish History!Our first story is about my all time favourite comic book, The Beano. The reason I wanted a catapult and peashooters when I was a child. Including my obsession with whoopee cushions, often given as toys with the comic books!Our second story is about the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell. We learn that it wasn't just Alexander Graham Bell who had a hand
122 - The Border Reivers
TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF ANY TOUR WITH RABBIE'S - http://rabbies.comFinally, after 122 episodes, we talk about the Border Reviers. And it now makes it into my legend as the second longest episode of this podcast EVER!Please, enjoy this highly requested episode!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See
121 - The Battle of Falkirk 1298 - Wallace is defeated
TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF ANY RABBIE'S TOUR!!!This Week in Scottish history saw William Wallace's defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.Apologies for yet another Wars of Scottish Independence episode - and that there's only 1 topic again this week, but I'm just getting too much good stuff!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothi
120 - Sir Thomas Randolph, "The Black Knight of Scotland"
USE THE CODE TSHP15 TO GET 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR - GO TO http://rabbies.comIn this episode, we learn about Sir Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray and known as the Black Knight of Scotland.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
119 - The Last Jacobite
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 107 - The Scottish Enlightenment
Hello!This episode of the Scottish History Podcast is all about the Scottish Enlightenment.Discover the how, the why and the people involved.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
Episode 106 - James Hutton and Adam Smith
Hello!This Week in Scottish History saw the birth of James Hutton - known as the Father of Geology!It also saw the birth of another member of the Scottish Enlightenment and one of the closest friends of another previous topic of the podcast - Adam Smith.Next up is an entire episode explaining the Scottish Enlightenment, which I am looking forward to bringing you!Cheers,Owenhttp://scothistorypod.co
Episode 105 - The Witch Trials
Hello!In what is possibly one of the single most requested episodes since I started doing the podcast (it's only taken me like 5 years to get round to it!) we finally learn about the witch trials.How did they start? How did they end? What happened in between?Well, hopefully all is answered in this episode of The Scottish History Podcast.http://scothistorypodhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothis
Episode 104 - The Lost Honours & The Udstan Mining Disaster
Hello!This time I talk about the lost honours of Scotland and how they were discovered on this week in Scottish History, by the most famous Scottish authour of all time - Sir Walter ScottI also delve into the Udstan Mining Disaster which also happened this week in Scottish history - a tradegy in the West of Scotland.Hope you enjoy!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothisto
Episode 103 - James VIII of Scots & III of England
In episode number 103 we finally complete the series on the Jameses of Scottish History.This is the story of James Francis Edward Stuart or King James VIII of Scots and III of England.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook &a
Episode 102 - Battle of Dunnichen and Captain Kidd
A bit of a late one this week - but better late than never!This week in Scottish History brings us the anniversary of the battle of Dunnichen between the Picts and the Northumbrians.We also mark the death of Captain William Kidd in 1701. The is likely an influence for Robert Louis Stevenson's book "Treasure Island".http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comF
Episode 101 - James 7th of Scots and 2nd of England
Hello!In this, the 7th episode (technically) of the Jameses of Scottish History series - we have King James the 7th of Scots and 2nd of England.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram = Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on
Episode 100 - The Scottish Parliament and the Appin Murder
EPISODE 100!Unfortunately I didn't have time to prepare the Q&A session - however I shall extend this time out.Please send me any questions on the links below.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram = Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scoth
Episode 99 - James VI & I Part 2
Hello!Today we continue the story of King James VI of Scots and I of England in the second part.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram = Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Episode 98 - James Young Simpson & The Battle of Loudoun Hill
Hello!This Week In Scottish History we learn about Sir James Young Simpson, a medical pioneer who died on 6th of May 1870.We also look into the Battle of Loudoun Hill that took place on the 10th of May 1307 and was the battle that featured in the movie Outlaw King.Owenhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook and Instagram = Scothistorypodhttp://sco
Episode 97 - King James VI of Scots Part 1
Hey folks!Another day late episode - but this one is a good un!King James VI of Scots Part 1 focuses on James' life until 1603 when he becomes King James I of England too. That is for part 2!http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram = scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFace
Episode 96 - Henry Dundas & The Act of Union
Hello! And welcome once again to another This Week in Scottish History!!!This week we mark the birth of "The Uncrowned King of Scotland", Henry Dundas on the 28th of April 1742 and the Act of Union on the 1st of May 1707.Its a political wild ride this one!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook - Instagram - SCOTHISTORYPODEmail : scothistorypod@gmail.comThanks!Owenhttp:/
Episode 95 - King James V of Scots
On this episode we learn the fascinating story of King James V of Scots.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 94 - John Muir & David Hume
EPISODE 94 - JOHN MUIR & DAVID HUMETHIS WEEK IN SCOTTISH HISTORYhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.comStep into Scotland’s past and uncover the stories that shaped a nation.The Scottish History Podcast brings history to life through engaging, narrative-driven episodes that explore Scotland’s kings and queens, battles and rebellions, inventions, disasters, and the everyday lives of its peo
Episode 93 - James IV of Scots
Episode 93 - James IV of ScotsA Renaissance King, in a not so Renaissance ScotlandThis week we move onto our fourth James in our "Jameses of Scottish History" series - technically now, we are half way to the end!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothis
Episode 92 - This Week in Scottish History - 13th April
This Week In Scottish History - T.W.I.S.HThis week we talk about the Porteous Riots and the infamous Battle of Culloden - events that happened this week in Scottish History.To contact the podcast -http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.c
Episode 91 - This week in Scottish History - 6th of April
This Week in Scottish History - 6th of Aprilhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 90 - James III of Scots
In this episode - we continue the series on the James' of Scottish History with James III.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 89 - This Week in Scottish History - 30th March
This week in Scottish History for week beginning 30th Aprilhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 88 - This Week in Scottish History - March 23rd
Hello!This Week in Scottish History we are in the week beginning Monday March 23rd.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comFacebook & Instagram = scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 87 - This week in Scottish History
Hello!It's once again been a long time coming, but I have finally managed to find time to get this back up and running!Join me this week as we dive into "This Week in Scottish History" a new series where we explore the events of the next week in Scottish History!http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comFacebook & Instagram = scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreo
EP 86 - James II of Scotland
In this episode, we talk about King James II of Scotland. Life and Death.http://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 85 - James I of Scotland
In this episode, we begin a series on the King James' of Scottish and British history.Starting at the beginning with King James I of Scots.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comFollow on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
EP 84 - The House of Stuart
In this weeks episode, I briefly introduce the House of Stuart.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 83 - Golf
In this first episode in a long while, I have decided to talk about the game of Golf. A sport that I have recently got into playing myself.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
EP 82 - Portree & Trotternish Peninsula
In this episode we finally finish our road trip around Skye.Completing the journey we head to Portree, Uig, Fairy Glen, Museum of Island Life, Duntulm, Quiraing, Staffin, Kilt Rock and The Old Man of Storr.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Sco
EP 81 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.2
O.M.G, look who is back!So sorry for the lack of episodes folks, it's all explained in the episode so hopefully this finds you well.This episode we focus on Waternish (mainly) on the Isle of Skye featuring Hallin, Trumpan and Stein.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFace
EP 80 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.1
On this episode, we continue travelling around Skye onto the Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas. This one was a bit of a monster, so here is Part 1, tune in next time for part 2.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 79 - The Minginish Peninsula
In this episode, we journey around the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.Taking in the fairie pools, Glenbrittle and Talisker distillery.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
EP 78 - Luib to Sligachan
In this episode, we continue the road trip from Broadford toward Luib and to Sligachan!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 77 - Sleat - Isle of Skye
This week we take a wee trip around the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 76 - Strath, pt2 - Isle of Skye
In part 2 of our Isle of Skye series, we talk about the town of Broadford and the Villages of Torrin and Elgol.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 75 - Strath, pt1 - Isle of Skye
This week, we begin our "Road Trip" onto the Isle of Skye over the Skye Bridge and get as far as Breakish.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://breakishhorse.co.ukhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 74 - The Isle of Skye
I'm back!And we are going to start a little series talking all things Skye!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Little Update!!!
The Skye Boat Song - Written by Harold Boulton is used for entertainment purposes only.Cover version by Owen Inneshttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP 73 - Scotlands Mythological Creatures
After another little hiatus due to work commitments, I am back with a short episode about 3 of Scotlands mythological creatures. The Kelpies, The Selkies and The Unicorns!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See ac
EP. 72 - My First Week!
In this episode, I take you through the places we visited over 6 days in my first week back as a tour guide.It most certainly was a week to remember and I definately will not forget it!Head over to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter to see the pictures from last week!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod
EP 71 - Exciting Update!
In this weeks episode, I explain whats been happening over the last month or so and whats happening in the future!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook/Instagram/Twitter = @scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
EP. 70 - 30 Things to know before travelling to Scotland
This time I firstly explain where I have been. Short story - Brothers wedding and caught Covid.Then I go through another article, this time by Kat of https://katsgoneglobal.com, go through her article called "30 Things to Know Before Travelling to Scotland."Heres a link to the article itself. Please visit her page and give her a thumbs up! - https://katsgoneglobal.com/things-to-know-before-travell
EP 69 - 21 Things NOT to do in Scotland
Apologies as this week, I couldn't find the time to research a proper podcast history episode, but instead of not doing anything, here is an episode where I go through a well shared article written by Paul McDougal for the Travel Medium website (https://travelmedium.com) of the "21 Things NOT to do in Scotland". And in this I will list out the things and give you my opinion on them.A link to this
EP. 68 - The Tay Bridge Disaster
This week we learn about a very highly requested subject, The Tay Bridge Disaster, that occured on the 28th December 1879.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP. 67 - William Topaz McGonagall
This week, I tell you the tale of quite possibly, the Worst Poet in the World.I've even read a couple of his works for you to hear and judge for yourself.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
EP 66 - The Arthur's Seat Coffins
This week is the topic I had originally planned for Halloween week but it's out now!Currently suffering from a double ear infection with perforated eardrum with a cold on top of it, so apologies if the sound quality is'nt as good as normal. Purely because I am struggling to hear anything at the moment!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook &
Halloween Special w/ Thistle Do Nicely
This week is the annual Halloween Special with Thistle Do Nicely.This year we talk about James VI and his obsession with witches.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 65 - New Lanark
This week, we DEFINATELY finish the UNESCO World Heritgae sites of Scotland series as I forgot all about New Lanark.So here it is!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 64 - St. Kilda
This week, we complete the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Scotland series with St. Kilda!Please get in touch with me and let me know what you want to hear about next!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook, Twitter, Instagram are all /scothistorypodOwenhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook &
Episode 63 - The Heart of Neolithic Orkney
This week, I am back with another Scottish UNESCO World Heritage site.This time it is The Heart of Neolithic Orkney!!!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 62 - The Antonine Wall
This week in a rather short episode (work just been getting in the way!) We continue on the series talking about Scotlands UNESCO World Heritage Sites.This week - The Antonine Wallhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acas
Episode 61 - The Forth Bridge
This week, we continue our UNESCO "Mini-Series" and move to just outside of Edinburgh to talk about the world famous Forth Bridge.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 60 - Edinburgh New Town
This week we continue the UNESCO mini series.This week is the focus on The New Town of Edinburgh.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 59 - Edinburgh Old Town
In this weeks episode, we start another little mini series talking about Scotland UNESCO World Heritage Sites.This week we begin with The Old Town of Edinburgh.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Episode 58 - Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel
This week, we end the little Orkney "Mini-Series" we have been focusing on.In this episode its time to talk about the Churchill Barriers and the world famous Italian Chapel.Check out the Facebook or Instagram page to see my pictures from these sites.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistor
Correction
Correction to the latest episode.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 57 - The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak
This week, we stay on Orkney again for the story of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow on 14th October 1939.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 56 - The German High Seas Fleet Scuttle
In episode 56, we look into the Scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21st June 1919 by Rear Admiral Ludwig Von Reuter.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
Episode 55 - Famous Edinburgh Animals
This week we are talking about the famous animal stories of Edinburghs history.2 elephants, Greyfriars Bobby, Wojtek the Bear and Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Episode 54 - Scottish National Football Team
This week, as Scotland is about to play in it's first International football tournament for 23 years, I tell you a little about Scotlands national team from 1998 - Present.What players should you be looking out for is this years Euro 2020 tournament?Also gave me an excuse to play "Flower of Scotland" twice in one episode!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothisto
Episode 53 - Scottish Stereotypes
15 Scottish stereotypes and misconceptions - Debunked.This week I decided to focus on some of the Scottish Stereotypes that people have and debunk them.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Episode 52 - Alba to Alexander II
This week we continue on from episode 31!!!I lost my reference book and recently found it again so we can finally continue on from where we left off. We cover from Kenneth Mac Alpin to Alexander II in this episode.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Episode 51 - Scottish Things
For this weeks episode, there was a couple of requests, so I decided to fulfill these before I forget!First up, a request from Chuck Garnes, I talk about the bagpipes and give you a little background on them.Next up, is the national flower of Scotland, The Thistle.And finally, a request from (possibly) the youngest fan of the podcast, 4 Year old Finn Triggs-Miller! He requested I talk about the Un
Episode 50 - William Wallace vs. Robin Hood
I can't believe it has taken me so long to finally get round to doing this one!Requested ages ago due to me mentioning it in an episode WAY back at the beginning, here is my theory and comparisons that William Wallace was the inspiration behind the stories of Robin Hood.www.scothistorypod.comwww.patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothisto
Episode 49 - Caerlaverock Castle
This week I take you to one of my absolute favourite castles in Scotland.Caerlaverock is a magnificent structure and is definately worth a visit if you get the chance.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcasthttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook &a
Whisky Wednesday - 5 - Mackmyra "MACK"
This weeks Whisky Wednesday is brought to us by Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky!Check them out!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 48 - Stirling Castle Part 2
In episode 48 we continue on from the last episode and learn a little more about Stirling Castle.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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