The Scottish History Podcast

Apologies as this week, I couldn't find the time to research a proper podcast history episode, but instead of not doing anything, here is an episode where I go through a well shared article written by Paul McDougal for the Travel Medium website (https://travelmedium.com) of the "21 Things NOT to do in Scotland". And in this I will list out the things and give you my opinion on them. A link to this...

This week we learn about a very highly requested subject, The Tay Bridge Disaster, that occured on the 28th December 1879. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I tell you the tale of quite possibly, the Worst Poet in the World. I've even read a couple of his works for you to hear and judge for yourself. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

This week is the topic I had originally planned for Halloween week but it's out now! Currently suffering from a double ear infection with perforated eardrum with a cold on top of it, so apologies if the sound quality is'nt as good as normal. Purely because I am struggling to hear anything at the moment! http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook &...

This week is the annual Halloween Special with Thistle Do Nicely. This year we talk about James VI and his obsession with witches. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we DEFINATELY finish the UNESCO World Heritgae sites of Scotland series as I forgot all about New Lanark. So here it is! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

This week, we complete the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Scotland series with St. Kilda! Please get in touch with me and let me know what you want to hear about next! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram are all /scothistorypod Owen http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Face...

This week, I am back with another Scottish UNESCO World Heritage site. This time it is The Heart of Neolithic Orkney!!! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in a rather short episode (work just been getting in the way!) We continue on the series talking about Scotlands UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This week - The Antonine Wall http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted...

This week, we continue our UNESCO "Mini-Series" and move to just outside of Edinburgh to talk about the world famous Forth Bridge. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

This week we continue the UNESCO mini series. This week is the focus on The New Town of Edinburgh. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode, we start another little mini series talking about Scotland UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This week we begin with The Old Town of Edinburgh. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast...

This week, we end the little Orkney "Mini-Series" we have been focusing on. In this episode its time to talk about the Churchill Barriers and the world famous Italian Chapel. Check out the Facebook or Instagram page to see my pictures from these sites. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod sc...

Correction to the latest episode. http://scothistorypod.com http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we stay on Orkney again for the story of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow on 14th October 1939. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 56, we look into the Scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow on 21st June 1919 by Rear Admiral Ludwig Von Reuter. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

This week we are talking about the famous animal stories of Edinburghs history. 2 elephants, Greyfriars Bobby, Wojtek the Bear and Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

This week, as Scotland is about to play in it's first International football tournament for 23 years, I tell you a little about Scotlands national team from 1998 - Present. What players should you be looking out for is this years Euro 2020 tournament? Also gave me an excuse to play "Flower of Scotland" twice in one episode! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scot...

15 Scottish stereotypes and misconceptions - Debunked. This week I decided to focus on some of the Scottish Stereotypes that people have and debunk them. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

This week we continue on from episode 31!!! I lost my reference book and recently found it again so we can finally continue on from where we left off. We cover from Kenneth Mac Alpin to Alexander II in this episode. http://scothistorypod.com http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

For this weeks episode, there was a couple of requests, so I decided to fulfill these before I forget! First up, a request from Chuck Garnes, I talk about the bagpipes and give you a little background on them. Next up, is the national flower of Scotland, The Thistle. And finally, a request from (possibly) the youngest fan of the podcast, 4 Year old Finn Triggs-Miller! He requested I talk about the...

I can't believe it has taken me so long to finally get round to doing this one! Requested ages ago due to me mentioning it in an episode WAY back at the beginning, here is my theory and comparisons that William Wallace was the inspiration behind the stories of Robin Hood. www.scothistorypod.com www.patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/sco...

This week I take you to one of my absolute favourite castles in Scotland. Caerlaverock is a magnificent structure and is definately worth a visit if you get the chance. http://scothistorypod.com http://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcast http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Fa...

This weeks Whisky Wednesday is brought to us by Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky! Check them out! http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 48 we continue on from the last episode and learn a little more about Stirling Castle. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.