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The Scottish History Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Scottish History by an experienced Scottish tour guide. www.scothistorypod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Owen Innes


    • Jan 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 98 EPISODES


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    EP 79 - The Minginish Peninsula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 15:40


    In this episode, we journey around the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.Taking in the fairie pools, Glenbrittle and Talisker distillery.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EP 78 - Luib to Sligachan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 12:39


    In this episode, we continue the road trip from Broadford toward Luib and to Sligachan!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EP 77 - Sleat - Isle of Skye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 10:15


    This week we take a wee trip around the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 76 - Strath, pt2 - Isle of Skye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 13:38


    In part 2 of our Isle of Skye series, we talk about the town of Broadford and the Villages of Torrin and Elgol.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 75 - Strath, pt1 - Isle of Skye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 18:49


    This week, we begin our "Road Trip" onto the Isle of Skye over the Skye Bridge and get as far as Breakish.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://breakishhorse.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 74 - The Isle of Skye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 12:55


    I'm back!And we are going to start a little series talking all things Skye!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Little Update!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 5:44


    The Skye Boat Song - Written by Harold Boulton is used for entertainment purposes only.Cover version by Owen Inneshttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 73 - Scotlands Mythological Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 14:25


    After another little hiatus due to work commitments, I am back with a short episode about 3 of Scotlands mythological creatures. The Kelpies, The Selkies and The Unicorns!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP. 72 - My First Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 32:04


    In this episode, I take you through the places we visited over 6 days in my first week back as a tour guide.It most certainly was a week to remember and I definately will not forget it!Head over to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter to see the pictures from last week!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 71 - Exciting Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 12:56


    In this weeks episode, I explain whats been happening over the last month or so and whats happening in the future!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook/Instagram/Twitter = @scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP. 70 - 30 Things to know before travelling to Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 51:12


    This time I firstly explain where I have been. Short story - Brothers wedding and caught Covid.Then I go through another article, this time by Kat of https://katsgoneglobal.com, go through her article called "30 Things to Know Before Travelling to Scotland."Heres a link to the article itself. Please visit her page and give her a thumbs up! - https://katsgoneglobal.com/things-to-know-before-travelling-to-scotland/The episode is a little rough and ready so I apologise for any background noises. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 69 - 21 Things NOT to do in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 41:03


    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 brilliant article is here - https://travelmedium.com/what-not-to-do-in-scotlandhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP. 68 - The Tay Bridge Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 20:13


    This week we learn about a very highly requested subject, The Tay Bridge Disaster, that occured on the 28th December 1879.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP. 67 - William Topaz McGonagall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 19:59


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EP 66 - The Arthur's Seat Coffins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 16:04


    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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Halloween Special w/ Thistle Do Nicely

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 77:17


    This week is the annual Halloween Special with Thistle Do Nicely.This year we talk about James VI and his obsession with witches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 65 - New Lanark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 20:10


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 64 - St. Kilda

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 21:29


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodFacebook, Twitter, Instagram are all /scothistorypodOwen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 63 - The Heart of Neolithic Orkney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 19:00


    This week, I am back with another Scottish UNESCO World Heritage site.This time it is The Heart of Neolithic Orkney!!!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Apology!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 1:25


    Apologies I have been missing recently!New job etc.Don't worry, I'll be back next week!http://scothistorypod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 62 - The Antonine Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 10:53


    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 Wallhttp://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 61 - The Forth Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 19:20


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 60 - Edinburgh New Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 15:00


    This week we continue the UNESCO mini series.This week is the focus on The New Town of Edinburgh.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 59 - Edinburgh Old Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 15:36


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 58 - Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 16:42


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Correction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 0:32


    Correction to the latest episode.http://scothistorypod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 57 - The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 16:12


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 56 - The German High Seas Fleet Scuttle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 22:20


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 55 - Famous Edinburgh Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 16:58


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 54 - Scottish National Football Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 20:16


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 53 - Scottish Stereotypes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 36:17


    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.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 52 - Alba to Alexander II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 13:47


    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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 51 - Scottish Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 20:18


    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 Unicorn, and why it is Scotlands national animal!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 50 - William Wallace vs. Robin Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 18:06


    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.comwww.patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 49 - Caerlaverock Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 17:04


    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.comhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcasthttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - 5 - Mackmyra "MACK"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 19:59


    This weeks Whisky Wednesday is brought to us by Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky!Check them out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 48 - Stirling Castle Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 19:01


    In episode 48 we continue on from the last episode and learn a little more about Stirling Castle.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - LAST CHANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 0:47


    Hey folks.This week marks the last chance to grab your 10% off of any of the reviewed Tomatin whiskies from http://tomatindistillery.shop by using the promo code "SCOTPOD" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 47 - Stirling Castle - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 17:21


    In Episode 47 we learn about Stirling Castle. From its roots until the reign of King James IV.Also a wee added in story of the Birdman of Stirling.This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode.www.scothistorypod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - 4 - Tomatin Decades II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 11:40


    From now on I will also be uploading the Whisky Wednesday episodes as audio only as I fear that the reach has not been the same on YouTube only.Episode 4 features the Tomatin Decades II (2) single malt Higland whisky.To get your own bottle of this whisky go to http://tomatindistillery.shop and get 10% off your order with the prmo code "SCOTPOD".FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - 3 - Tomatin 2006 Fino Cask UK Exclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 19:29


    From now on I will also be uploading the Whisky Wednesday episodes as audio only as I fear that the reach has not been the same on YouTube only.Episode 3 features the Tomatin 2006 Fino Cask UK Exclusive single malt Higland whisky.To get your own bottle of this whisky go to http://tomatindistillery.shop and get 10% off your order with the prmo code "SCOTPOD".FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - 2 - Tomatin Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 26:21


    From now on I will also be uploading the Whisky Wednesday episodes as audio only as I fear that the reach has not been the same on YouTube only.Episode 2 features the Tomatin Legacy (EU) (Dulchas everywhere else) single malt Higland whisky.To get your own bottle of this whisky go to http://tomatindistillery.shop and get 10% off your order with the prmo code "SCOTPOD".FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday - 1 - Tomatin 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 37:43


    From now on I will also be uploading the Whisky Wednesday episodes as audio only as I fear that the reach has not been the same on YouTube only.Episode 1 features the Tomatin 12 single malt Higland whisky.To get your own bottle of this whisky go to http://tomatindistillery.shop and get 10% off your order with the prmo code "SCOTPOD".FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 46 - Eilean Donan Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 17:48


    In episode 46 of the podcast, we had a wee vote over on the facebook page (facebook.com/scothistorypod) about this weeks topic and the winner was Eilean Donan Castle.So join me as we find out some of the history behind this iconic Scottish castle.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday Episode 3 available now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 0:29


    Episode number 3 if Whisky Wednesday is available now on YouTube.http://YouTube.com/thescottishhistorypodcast www.scothistorypod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 45 - Saint Margaret

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 16:00


    In the week that gave us International Womens Day, I thought it was beyond overdue to talk about a famous female figure from Scottish history.So this week, we talk about Scotlands only Royal Saint. Saint Margaret. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Whisky Wednesday- Available now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 0:54


    The first episode of "Whisky Wednesday" is available now on YouTube!Head over to http://YouTube.com/thescottishhistorypodcast to watch the first episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 44 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 35:11


    This week, I decided to take a wee breather and answer some of your Frequestly asked questions about the podcast and myself and background.It is a wee bit rambly but still, I hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 43 - Doune & Doune Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 20:09


    This week we learn about the small Stirlingshire town of Doune and its very famous castle! My favourite in the whole of Scotland. so come find out why!www.scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypodhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcastOriginal music by Graeme Watt of "8 Acre Films". Search for him on YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 42 - Maeshowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 21:18


    This week I tell you about one of my favourite places in Orkney. Maeshowe burial chamber.www.scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypodhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcastOriginal music by Graeme Watt of "8 Acre Films". Search for him on YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 41 - The Vikings in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 16:55


    In this weeks episode, we again return to the "Settlers" series and picking up from episode 39. This week, it's the Vikings recieving our attention.Please remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel for more information on "Whisky Wednesdays"!!!www.scothistorypod.comfacebook.com/scothistorypodTwitter and Insta - @scothistorypodYouTube.com/c/TheScottishHistoryPodcastOriginal music is written and performed by Graeme Watt of 8 Acre Films. Check out his stuff - https://www.youtube.com/user/8AcreFilms See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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