Carmichael Clan Radio

On Episode 21 of Carmichael Clan Radio, I’m joined by one of the founding members of Clan Carmichael USA, Arthur Carmichael. Arthur (or “Art” as he’s known to most) is one of the most visible and respected members of Clan Carmichael USA. On the show, we talk about how he first became involved in Clan Carmichael when few in the United States had even heard of Clan Carmichael. We also learn about Ar...

It’s the spookiest season of the year, and today I’m joined by co-host of the Generally Spooky History Podcast , Eilidh MacRae, to talk about Scotland’s very spooky past. Eilidh and her husband Kieran are hosts of the Generally Spooky History Podcast where they deliver a different spooky Scottish tale each week. In this episode, we discuss a few theories about why Scotland might have such a haunte...

Today I’m excited to be joined by Coinneach MacLeod, better known throughout the world as the Hebridean Baker! Since he first began posting his recipes on TikTok, Coinneach’s life has been a flurry of activity, writing two international best-seller cookbooks, making appearances on television and in magazines , and traveling the world on book tours to meet his adoring fans. With a third book set to...

On today’s episode, I’m joined by educator, author, researcher, and whisky historian, Dr. Kieran German. Dr. German isn’t only a whisky historian, though; he also specializes in the Jacobite movement in Scotland and Britain — but as you’ll soon discover, his passion lies in exploring the history of Scotland through whisky. On the show we cover a host of different topics, such as the history of whi...

On today’s special episode, we’re finally able to let all of you in on what has been a closely-held secret in Clan Carmichael for the past several months. After having Andrew Carmichael as a guest on the podcast in January to talk about the 2023 Carmichael Gathering being held June 18-22, Clan Carmichael USA and Clan Carmichael International had the idea that something should be done to commemorat...

On today’s show, I’m joined by photographer and keynote speaker, Jon Carmichael. As you’ll hear on the show, Jon’s path into photography came almost by accident and he learned and perfected his craft with no formal training. In fact, for years Jon had never even printed a single photo, but through a series of serendipitous events found himself in the home of Sir Elton John seeing his printed photo...

On today’s show, I’m joined by Kathi Kamleitner of WatchMeSee.com . Kathi is a travel planner, videographer, storyteller, and award-winning travel blogger who, after moving to Scotland in 2013, launched WatchMeSee.com in 2016 to help travelers make the most of their visits to Scotland and hopefully fall in love with the county the same way she has since making Scotland her home. At WatchMeSee.com,...

On today’s show, I’m joined by the Rt. Hon. Alistair Carmichael — a member of the House of Commons since 2001, representing the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Mr. Carmichael was kind enough to join me from his office in London this week to talk for over an hour. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics including: what was like growing up on Islay; what guides his decision-making process as a Mem...

With National Tartan Day right around the corner, I am excited to release the second episode in my two-part series dedicated to exploring the history and significance of the Declaration of Arbroath. I was joined this week by Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow, and Professor Ewen Cameron of the University of Edinburgh for a history roundtable. These two professors each are highly r...

I’m happy to be joined this week by one of Clan Carmichael USA’s finest: “Lantana John” Carmichael. John has been a member of Clan Carmichael USA for nearly thirty years. Over that time, he has been involved as a board member, newsletter editor, committee chair for Clan Carmichael products, and widely recognized as the unofficial Clan Carmichael USA genealogist. In this episode, John tells me abou...

On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr. Laura Harrison, a Senior Cultural Resources Advisor at  Historic Environment Scotland  — a non-departmental public body in Scotland that cares for and promotes Scotland’s historic environment. While earning her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Harrison conducted research on the Declaration of Arbroath and the names it has been known by over the years.   In...

On today’s show, I’m joined by Clan Carmichael member, Adele Harrah. Some of you may already know Adele, as she has been a member of Clan Carmichael USA for over twenty years. During her time at Clan Carmichael USA, she has hosted numerous tents at Highland Games, attended clan gatherings, and when I first met Adele, she was holding things together as the chair of the CCUSA Membership Committee, e...

On today’s show, I am joined by director and co-founder of The Reivers Road , Alastair Cunningham to discuss the relatively unknown history of border reiving that took place in the border region of Scotland from the 13th century through the early years of the 17th century. We also talk about how landowners during those times had to “ride the marches” to ensure their lands had not been encroached u...

On today’s episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we’re honored and excited to be joined by Andrew Carmichael, the Younger of Carmichael. With the first gathering in six years just around the corner, we wanted to have Andrew join the show to talk about Clan Carmichael gatherings, both past and present. For his entire life, Andrew has lived in close proximity to the clan gatherings at Carmichael, so we...

On today’s episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we’re delighted to be joined by Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies . Dr. Carruthers is the Francis Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature, the Founding Director of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, and the author of multiple books, articles, and other publications. With Burns Night just around t...

On this episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we're joined by Rocky Roeger of USA Kilts. For some of you, Rocky will be a familiar voice, as he is the host of the popular USA Kilts and Celtic Traditions YouTube channel. Rocky is also the founder and owner of USA Kilts in Spring City, PA – one of the largest and best kilt-makers in the United States. In this episode we talk to Rocky about how he got st...

On today's show, Clan Carmichael Radio host Scott Carmichael reads an article he recently wrote for the Eagle Gate (Clan Carmichael USA's official newsletter) about the Hyndford Bridge. Built in 1773 and named after the 3rd Earl of Hyndford, the bridge is familiar site to Carmichaels who have visited the Carmichael Estate in Scotland and serves as a monument to the Carmichael family's long history...

On today’s show, Eagle Gate editor Leah Carmical Hargrove speaks with university professor Dr. Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiúbhart (pronounced "Donald William Stewart") from University of Highlands and Islands on the Isle of Skye, where they discuss Alexander Carmichael, who was born on the island of Lismore and is best known for traveling throughout the Scottish Highlands recording information on the loca...

On today’s show, I talk with Scottish artist and author Katie Carmichael about her latest project, a book titled My Great-Grandfather, the Alien. The book is a graphic novel tracing her great-grandfather's life from Scotland to New York as an employee of the United Fruit Company. Family legend told the story of Thomas being murdered in New York, but Katie’s research revealed that there might be mo...

On today’s show, the Clan Carmichael USA newsletter editor, Leah Hargrove, talks with West Point professor of history and Hundred Years’ War scholar, Dr. Clifford Rogers about the Battle of Baugé of 1421. This episode features a fascinating discussion about the history of the garter that appears in almost every family and clan crest, an in-depth talk about the Battle of Baugé, and a few other topi...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Carmichael Clan Radio - the official podcast of Carmichael Clan USA. In this episode, I walk listeners through the origins of the Carmichael name as described on the Carmichael Clan USA website. (Link below) New episodes are on the way, so keep in touch to find out when they are released. And last, don't forget to renew your Carmichael Clan USA memberships for 2...