Live Life Aberdeenshire Conversations

Local Studies podcast 17 - The Maiden Stone 30.06.2024 5:21 ↓

Join me and learn about the Maiden Stone, a three metre tall stone of Pictish origin.

Local Studies podcast 16 - Kinnaird Head Lighthouse 29.05.2024 4:56 ↓

Join me and learn about Kinnaird Head Lighthouse in Fraserburgh.

Lilith 30.04.2024 8:19 ↓

Come and listen to an extract from the book Lilith, by George MacDonald

Local Studies Podcast 15 - Richard Brunton 23.04.2024 9:16 ↓

Listen to the interesting life of Richard Brunton, the father of modern engineering in Japan.

Local Studies Podcast 14 - Rev. Alexander John Forsyth 23.04.2024 7:03 ↓

Join me and learn about the Rev. Alexander John Forsyth, inventor of the percussion gun lock.

The Princess and Curdie 22.04.2024 2:58 ↓

Listen to this excerpt from The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald

Baby, a poem by George MacDonald 17.04.2024 2:10 ↓

Listen to the poem Baby, written by George MacDonald.

Sir Gibbie 15.04.2024 3:52 ↓

Listen to an excerpt from Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald.

Phantastes 15.04.2024 4:30 ↓

An excerpt from Phantastes by George MacDonald.

Local Studies podcast 13 - The battle of Harlaw 31.03.2024 5:05 ↓

Join me and hear about the Battle of Harlaw, fought between the Lord of the Isles and the Earl of Mar.

Local Studies Podcast 12 - The colony of Bennachie 26.02.2024 5:38 ↓

Join me and learn about the colony of Bennachie

Local Studies Podcast 11- Ancestry Library Edition 29.01.2024 5:22 ↓

Join me and learn how doing a military search for an individual on Ancestry Library Edition can be useful.

Local Studies Podcast 10- Macbeth's Connection to Aberdeenshire 18.12.2023 4:52 ↓

Join me and hear about King Macbeth's connection with Aberdeenshire.

Local Studies Podcast - 9 The Monymusk Reliquary 28.11.2023 4:01 ↓

Join me and learn about the Monymusk Reliquary, one of Scotland's most ancient and revered treasures.

Santa's stories by the fire - Glen the magic puppy 21.11.2023 5:00 ↓

Sit back and relax listening to the story of Glen the magic puppy told by Santa himself.

Santa's stories by the fire - Magical magic dust 21.11.2023 5:14 ↓

Sit back and relax listening to Santa himself telling how the magical magic dust is gathered and the many uses it has!

Santa's stories by the fire - Magical Reindeer 21.11.2023 4:41 ↓

Do you know all the names of Santa's reindeer? And why they have those names? Find out on today's episode of Santa's stories!

Local Studies Podcast 8 - Dowry Brides of St. Cyrus 31.10.2023 3:36 ↓

Join me and hear about an unusual and unique wedding tradition in the village of St. Cyrus.

Interview with David Walliams 05.10.2023 21:36 ↓

Listen to pupils from Ballater, Braemar and Crathie schools interview author David Walliams. The pupils ask David about his writing and other interesting questions. David also provides the pupils with reading recommendations and advice for getting ahead with their chosen careers too.

Local Studies Podcast 7 - The Dunecht Mystery 22.09.2023 5:55 ↓

Grave robbing and ransom! Hear about the disturbing events that occurred in Dunecht in the late 19th century.

YMI Yr 20 Upload 15.09.2023 2:12 ↓

Aberdeenshire YMI Programme, Year 20.

Local Studies podcast 6 - Kinneff Church 28.08.2023 5:52 ↓

Join me and learn how the Honours of Scotland were hidden in Kinneff Church during the reign of Cromwell.

YMI Yr 20 - Discovering John Junner 13.07.2023 4:54 ↓

To celebrate the opening of the refurbished Banchory Museum, we have been learning about John Junner, an audiophile who lived and worked in the Banchory area and was a big fan of James Scott Skinner. Adam Usmani has been working with children in Banchory Primary School and Hill of Banchory School, exploring how music is made and recorded

Local Studies Podcast 5 - Mary Elphinstone 06.07.2023 5:12 ↓

Join me and hear about Mary Elphinstone, also known as Twice buried Mary.

YMI Yr 20 Sounding Out - Afghan Love Song 29.06.2023 1:06 ↓

To find out more about our YMI Programme in Aberdeenshire, go to https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/arts/youth-music-initiative/