The Bylines Scotland Podcast

Ronnie Barbour in conversation with Sue Palmer, Honorary President of Upstart Scotland. They talked about the importance of play in early years learning and her hopes that the UK's main parties will embrace kindergarten as fundamental to our children's education.

Bylines Scotland writer Martin Roche interviews Dr. Paul Dorfman, one of six leading experts featured in an article on why nuclear energy generation has reached its end, now available on Bylines Scotland.

Ronnie Barbour interviews William Thomson, co-founder of Scotonomics about his recent paper "A wellbeing economy - How to design an economic framework to serve people, place and planet."

Ronnie chats to poet Nazaret Ranea. Nazaret moved from her home in Malaga to Edinburgh in 2017 to study film and psychology. Poetry has always been her passion and in 2023 she gained recognition as Scotland's next generation of Young Makars. Her poems are a response to the nostalgia she feels towards her home, family and culture. They also talked about her inspirations, her creative process an...

Ronnie and Ian Stewart from the Scottish Currency Group not only talk about a life in banking counting money but also the fundamental need for plans to be in place, post independence, for Scotland to have its own monetary and payment system to reach full sovereignty.

’Ronnie Barbour and Stuart Donald discuss how modern PR experiences indicate not just better democratic representation but also improved well-being for countries that use the system'.

Ronnie Barbour talks to the Leader of the Independence for Scotland Party, Colette Walker. They discuss the party's inception and what the ISP plans for the future of democracy in Scotland are.

Martin Roche talks to Liam McLaughlin, who has recently graduated with a first class degree from the University of Edinburgh where he studied philosophy, politics and economics. They discuss Liam's exciting opportunity in taking up a place at the prestigious College of Europe.

Citizen scientist, Iain Cameron, talks about his lifelong fascination with "snow patches". His book "Vanishing Ice: Diaries of a Snow Hunter" is available from Vertebrate Publishing.

Bylines Network founder, Mike Galsworthy, celebrates Bylines Scotland's 2nd anniversary.

Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche look at Labour's first week in government. Warning...football is mentioned.

Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche interviews David Martin. David is member of the Scottish Labour Party and he was a Member of the European Parliament   from 1984 to 2019 . He's also the President of the European Movement in Scotland .They discuss the make-up of the new European Parliament, defence and what a future Labour government would have to do to achieve growth in the UK economy,

On the 75th anniversary of George Orwell's "1984", Ronnie Barbour talks to author and broadcaster, Les Wilson, about his book "Orwell's Island" which chronicles the time George Orwell lived on the island of Jura writing his classic novel.

Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss the last week of electioneering, including "Betting and Vetting"..."Where's Stephen Flynn?" and Martin's chance of a knighthood if Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister.

Martin Roche talks to Professor James Mitchell. James is Professor of Public Policy at the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. With just over two weeks left before the General Election, they discuss tactical voting and how the political landscape could look in Scotland on July the 5th.

In this week's Bylines Scotland General Election Special, Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche talk tactical voting... Brexit... and how the Euros could affect the election result. Taylor Swift and Sir Isaac Newton get a mention too!

Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche, talks to Dr. Kirsty Hughes. Kirsty is a political scientist and founder and director of the Scottish Centre on European Relations. They talked about Brexit, the European Parliament elections and the possible ramifications of another Trump presidency.

Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss the General Election campaigns and why do we bother with TV Debates?

Ronnie Barbour chats to Roy Walter, the co-author of "A Harbour Goes to War: The Story of Mulberry and the Men Who Made it Happen." and how the village of Garlieston in Wigtownshire played an important role in the D-Day landings.

The Bylines Scotland General Election Podcast. Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss the issues, mishaps and the downright bizarre episodes of 2024 General Election.

In a brand new feature, "Sound Portraits" Ronnie talks to Scots folk about their lives and what it means to be Scottish. Our first guest is Lorraine Turnbull.

Martin Roche talks about his recent Bylines Scotland article, "Political parties lack the essential qualities of real brands".

Chair of the Islay Book Festival, Charlène Busalli, talks to Ronnie Barbour about the speakers and events at this year's festival, including Clive Myrie and Andrew O'Hagan.

Bylines Scotland writer, Dr. Dan Goyal talks to Ronnie Barbour about the current state of the NHS and how he hopes it improves if the Labour Party get elected into power at the next General Election.

Bylines Scotland writer, Jennie Kermode talks about what Scotland and the SNP will look like under the leadership of new First Minister, John Swinney.