The Scottish History Podcast

Use code TSHP15 to get 15% off your Rabbie's tour at http://rabbies.com Unfortunately, time has run away from me this week, so here is a slightly "promised" Question and Answer episode. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Use the code TSHP15 for 15% off ANY tour with Rabbie's - http://rabbies.com In 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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook...

TSHP15 for 15% off any Rabbie's tour - book now at http://rabbies.com In this episode, we finally get round to talking about the SECOND war of Scottish Independence. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram & TikTok -...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok - Scothistorypo...

Use the code TSHP15 to receive 15% off any Rabbie's tour! http://rabbies.com This 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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram & TikTok - Scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.co...

Use code TSHP15 for 15% off any Rabbies tour! Visit http://rabbies.com In 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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram & TikTok - Scothistorypod http://scot...

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 see The 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/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.c...

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 lang...

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 epi...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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, Owen http://scothistory...

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://scothistorypod http://patreon.com/scothistorypod s...

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 Scott I 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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod sco...

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/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Fa...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram = Scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod...

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/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram = Scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagr...

Hello! Today we continue the story of King James VI of Scots and I of England in the second part. http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram = Scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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. Owen http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram = Scothistorypod ht...

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/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram = scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmai...

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.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Facebook - Instagram - SCOTHISTORYPOD Email : scothistorypod@gmail.com Thanks! Ow...

On this episode we learn the fascinating story of King James V of Scots. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 94 - JOHN MUIR & DAVID HUME THIS WEEK IN SCOTTISH HISTORY http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com Step 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 it...