Borders Bletherings

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Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its shipyards and Edinburgh and the New Town Enlightenment. But what of the Borders? A published historian and archivist, Mary, and her friend, Doug, explore the less well-trodden paths of Scottish history and folklore as they shine a light on some of the best kept secrets of times past and present in the Scottish Borders. Join them as they chat and natter about the chequered history of the Borders regi...

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Lowland Clearances 07.11.2022 34:10

The Lowland Clearances: the so-called agricultural improvement that changed the traditional system of farming in the Borders and forced thousands from the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bite-sized return 30.10.2022 10:16

A bite-sized blether after the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bite-sized 26.06.2022 7:21

A bite-sized blether before the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mungo Park 12.06.2022 39:50

Mungo Park - Influential African explorer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gododdin 29.05.2022 36:56

The Goddodin - a dive into the deep history of the Borders and their ancient people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darien (part 2) 15.05.2022 34:25

The Darien Venture: how the Scots set out to create an overland route to connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darien (part 1) 01.05.2022 33:44

The Darien Venture: how the Scots set out to create an overland route to connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crusades 17.04.2022 38:27

Christian knights, infidels, battles, Constantinople and an elephant - the story of the Crusades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pilgrimage 04.04.2022 41:05

Pilgrimage in the Borders - listen as Mary and Doug wander the medieval pilgrim routes and discover the realities of pilgrimage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Tams 20.03.2022 27:33

The stories of Thomas the Rhymer and Tam Lin, come with Mary and Doug in this instalment as they explore the shadowy and definitely magical world of the Scottish Borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Death 06.03.2022 48:37

The Great Pestilence in the Borders, how Bubonic Plague shaped social and economic life in the 14th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Scottish? 20.02.2022 45:15

How Scottish is the Scottish Borders Region? In this podcast, Mary and Doug debate this question and explore what it really means to be Scottish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Burns 06.02.2022 39:07

The braw lads o' Galla Water - Robert Burns' great visit to the Borders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gypsy (part 2) 23.01.2022 21:08

Doug and Mary continue the story of Scotland's Gypsy Kings and Queens in part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gypsy (part 1) 09.01.2022 31:41

The rich story of Scotland's Gypsy Kings and Queens. (The word 'Gypsy' is used here in its historical sense and no disrespect is intended in its use) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midwinter Magic 26.12.2021 34:42

As the light fades outside, gather round for some tales of Midwinter Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter Scott 12.12.2021 34:26

Walter Scott, lawyer, poet, novelist and the inventor of Scottish History? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mills 28.11.2021 31:07

From sheep on the hills to looms in the Mills, how the Borders clothed the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navvy Riots 14.11.2021 28:56

1848 saw the coming of the railway in the Scottish Borders. This opened up the region and helped the mills to flourish. The railway company shareholders made fortunes while the Irish Navvies faced prejudice with every mile of track they laid. This is their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween 31.10.2021 32:35

All about Halloween and 'Samhain' in Scotland, with special guest Rhiannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Witches 17.10.2021 28:20

Tales of witches and witchcraft in the Scottish Borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common Ridings 03.10.2021 27:11

Doug and Mary discuss the Common Riding festivals of the Scottish Borders and their origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taster 29.09.2021 3:47

In this taster episode, get introduced to your hosts and with what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices