Wild for Scotland Podcast

Ready to hit the road? Let's travel down the road from Fort William to Mallaig in the first episode of this season of Wild for Scotland! 'Road to the Isles' is a story about the drive from Fort William on the northern shores of Loch Linnhe to Mallaig, a port town from where ferries leave for Skye, the Small Isles and the Outer Hebrides. The Road to the Isles is not exactly a hidden...

Hello there - it’s been a while since you last heard a story from me! But I am very excited to tell you that Wild for Scotland is coming back for another season very soon! After visiting one island after the other in season 1, it's time to take you on new adventures!  Season 2 will be all about ROAD TRIPS! Every week, I’ll take you on a scenic drive around Scotland.  We’ll be driving down win...

What's the best time to experience the Isle of Coll? My answer to this might not be what you expect - let's travel there together in this episode of Wild for Scotland. 'Day and Night' is a story about falling in love with an island, regardless of when you head out to explore. This is the final episode of season 1 of Wild for Scotland and in many ways, the show has come full cir...

Can you imagine walking to an island across the sea? This episode of Wild for Scotland takes you on an unconventional island hopping journey from the Isle of Colonsay to Oransay. ‘Between the Tides’ is a story about one of my favourite island experiences ever: the walk from Colonsay across a tidal causeway to the small island Oransay (or Oronsay – both spellings are common). Home to a plethora of...

You and Scottish whisky – was it love at first taste? For me, it certainly wasn’t… In this episode of Wild for Scotland, I tell you about my journey to single malt whisky and its culmination in a tour to the whisky distilleries on the Isle of Islay. ‘An Acquired Taste’ is a story about turning hate into love. The first time I tried single malt whisky, I found it awful. It took moving to Scotland,...

Is St Kilda as remote and wild as they say? This episode of Wild for Scotland travels to the islands far out on the edge of Scotland, to investigate. 'Island on the Edge' is a story that looks into one of the remotest locations in Scotland - or is it? St Kilda is a place of lore and legend, life and mystery. The islands have been inhabited for thousands of years until the remaining islan...

What to do when you wake up to a sunny day in Scotland and you're longing for an island getaway? This episode of Wild for Scotland heads on a day trip to the Isle of Arran. 'The Cure' is a story about a day trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Arran. I take you with me to the island on a hike that was only made harder by the one too many drams I had the night before in the pub... We&apo...

What does the Scottish coast look like from the water? This episode of Wild for Scotland leaves the solid ground of beaches and cliffs behind and explores the north-west coast and the Isle Martin by kayak. ‘A Whole New World’ is a story about changing your perspective in order to learn something new about a place you thought you knew like the back of your hand. Travelling is all about these kinds...

Is waking up to the sound of the sea always the peaceful experience you imagine? This episode of Wild for Scotland whisks you away to the Isle of Bute to find out. ‘Wake Up’ is a story about my first-ever solo wild camping experience. I chose the West Island Way for this adventure, a 30-mile long-distance trail that runs across the Isle of Bute. The island isn’t far from Glasgow – just a hop, skip...

What happens when you embark on a big solo hike - and then you panic? This episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on a big adventure on the Isle of Barra. "Out of Nowhere" is a story about my first day on the Hebridean Way - 155-mile long-distance trail across the Outer Hebrides. I take you with me on the ferry to Castlebay, my journey to the start of the hike and up into the hil...

What does the Scottish west coast sound like? This episode of Wild for Scotland invites you on a journey to the Isle of Tiree. “Lullaby” tells the story of a day I spent on the Isle of Tiree exploring its different sounds and landscapes. The adventure begins at Glasgow airport with a flight on a tiny Twin Otter machine and sees me discover the nooks and crannies of the island by bike. We visit bea...

How many islands can you visit in one day? The first episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on an adventure on the west coast. “Island Hopping” tells the story of a day trip by boat to visit the Isles of Iona, Staffa and Lunga of the Treshnish Isles – all from our home base on the Isle of Mull. That’s 4 islands in one day! We wander among the medieval ruins and moorlands of Iona, hop on a...

Hello there and welcome to Wild for Scotland, a new podcast that allows you to travel to Scotland through stories.  My name is Kathi Kamleitner, I’m a writer and storyteller and I run the Scotland travel blog Watch Me See. I started Wild for Scotland as a way to help you visit Scotland without ever having to leave your home. Each episode starts with a travel story about a location or an experience...