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Madge is a traditional singer whose family roots lie in the North East of Scotland, who was born and brought up in Argyll. After a life working in therapeutic work in the field of trauma, she went on to explore human harmony in sound and immersed herself in Georgian Polyphonic song and the keening rituals of the Svan people in the Georgian High Caucasus Mountains. The powerful and challenging Svan vocal styles now inform her interpretation of Gaelic laments. This long and fascinating process has brought her back to personal experiences as a young woman in the Hebrides, that hint at keening rituals in the Scottish Gàidhealtachd. In this episode we explore holding transitions into and out of this life, intergenerational gifts with children and godsons, and the esteemed poet Robert Burns. How all of these things bring us deeper into our humanity and our relationships with each others. Biography from http://www.keeningwake.com
Today we welcome George Lyon onto the R2Kast!
On this episode of Scran Rosalind is at Inver restaurant on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute to hear about the Dived not Dredged campaign. This campaign, which is being run by Open Seas, is aiming to raise awareness of the damage being done by dredging for scallops and encourage the more sustainable practice of hand diving, which they believe all consumers have a role in. Rosalind spoke to Andrea Ladas, Sustainable Seafood Officer for Open Seas, David Stinson, diver, Will Branning of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and Pam Brunton, co-owner and Head Chef at Inver. In her discussions Rosalind looks at the issues with dredging for scallops, how this is impacting the sea bed and the fishing industry and considers what it means for chefs and consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer Murray catches up with Robin Finlay the Chair of Argyll Talking Newspapers. Robin Finlay can be contacted on the following number should you wish to get in touch with Argyll Talking Newspapers: 01546602718 Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.
The Duchess of Argyll was shameless, in all the right ways. That's what drew historian, Lyndsy Spence, to write a book about her. She joins Matt and Alice to discuss why Margaret Campbell was the precursor to the female celebrities of today who are scrutinised by the tabloids. Plus, remember the headless man in the photograph at the heart of our scandal? Lyndsy knows who he is…Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The gloves come off in Britain's nastiest divorce as Margaret and Ian's years of marital warfare reach their explosive finale. But in 1960s high society, a woman's reputation is guilty until proven innocent.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Margaret Sweeney is rich, beautiful, and keeping London's eligible bachelors very, very busy. Cast out of high society after her divorce, she's enjoying an unapologetically active sex life. But when the Duke of Argyll offers to make her his Duchess, she glimpses a delicious revenge: ruling over the very society that rejected her.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cairngorm Funicular Railway is back up and running after some extensive structural works. Mark took a trip up to the snow-covered peak with the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Limited, Tim Hurst, to find out what impact the funicular has for the mountain resort.Farmers and land managers are working together in Moray to investigate how they can tackle environmental challenges such as flooding and decline of biodiversity in the area. Rachel is with Ron Oliveira from Shempton Farms and Charlie Davis from Sylvestris Land Management at Balormie Marsh to hear how their efforts are going.Duke Christie is an artist and cabinet maker based in Moray, who has featured his work in galleries and design showcases across the world and is renowned for his unique use of fire. Mark met up with him at his workshop to learn more about his craft.Historic Environment Scotland recently granted Category A Listed Status to the Glasgow Central Mosque. The building was the first in Scotland to utilise Islamic architectural traditions, articulating these with Glasgow's typical red sandstone. Mark met up with Omar Afzal to hear more about the mosque's design and the important role the mosque plays in Glasgow's Muslim community.Rachel meets up with a colleague and regular Out of Doors contributor Linda Sinclair, after she has recently received a Police Scotland bravery award for her efforts in rescuing a woman from the sea in Orkney.Students from the Sculpture and Environmental Art course at Glasgow School of Art staged a pop-up exhibition at Lang Craigs in Dumbarton, utilising the landscape and environment in their installations. Rachel met up with the students to learn more about the inspiration for their projects and the history behind this transient exhibition.There have been reindeer on the slopes of Cairngorm for over 70 years, with the first animals being established in the area in 1952. Now, the centre has undergone significant renovations, moving into a purpose built centre, complete with paddocks and exhibitions. Mark met with Co-Director of the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre Tilly Smith to hear more about this project and how it feels to move the centre out from its original location - the front room of her house!David Atthowe of outdoor exploration company Reveal Nature is an expert in revealing some of the hidden markings and patterns of the world around us using the magic of UV light. Paul English went along to a late night tour in Bute Community Forest in Argyll to see some of this biofluorescence for himself
In this special episode, Dr James Mannion and The Real David Cameron take a look at the education systems in the four nations of the United Kingdom and ask: what can we learn from one another? Graham Donaldson has been central to development in Scotland as chief inspector, advising government as well as leading on quality assurance. And remarkably he has also been central to the development of Curriculum for Wales in the role of chief adviser to the Welsh Government. Tony Gallagher, from Queens University Belfast, has made a massive contribution to education in Northern Ireland and internationally. He is best known for his work on education in divided societies, a subject that, sadly, continues to be of vital importance. Lena Carter is the headteacher of two schools in Scotland, Glassary and Tayvallich, in Argyll and Bute, a challenge that Lena embraces with real energy, passion and a tremendous commitment to meeting every pupil's needs. And Lucy Kirkham teaches geography at Bassaleg Comprehensive school near Newport in Wales. Lucy has a considerable track record in Environmental Education and has been a real driving force behind a series of conferences where young people can engage with the climate emergency on their terms. LINKS Follow Graham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-donaldson-b8a9ba43 Follow Lena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-carter-27748a39/ Follow Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kirkham-9b8699279/ Follow Tony - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gallagher-a845ab9/ Follow David - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cameron-72061a15/ Follow James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/
A wonderful action adventure movie starring Anthony Hopkins in this rip-roaring Alastair McClean adaptation.BOB SIMMONS is the stunt coordinator and has a great deal of work to do.In this episode we talk to ANDRENA DUFFIN who is a resident of Argyll and Bute where the film was shot. When the production came to film she was asked to double the leading lady Natalie Delon. Enjoyhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestuntsIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
Ricky joins us to talk about the reintroduction of Sea Eagles and how negatively it has affected the Argyll area. Farming for him has become unsustainable due to the Sea Eagles feasting on Lambs and Ewes. Theres no simple fix, and Ricky urgently needs solutions. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: podcast@fedbyfarmers.co.uk Thanks to our Sponsors: Crystalyx Herdwatch: https://herdwatchng.app.link/FedbyFarmers You Can Support the show here: Buy us a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fedbyfarmers Visit our website to see our range of custom made clothing www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.
Aujourd’hui on vous présente le roman Un Pays de Fantômes de Margaret Killjoy, publié aux États-Unis en 2014 sous le titre A country of Ghosts, et dans la traduction française de Mathieu Prioux aux éditions Argyll en 2022. C’est l’histoire... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Richardson's Rubicon podcast, host John Richardson dives into the hot topic of Scotland's new Visitor Levy, often mislabeled as a 'tourist tax.' John clarifies that the levy is an accommodation tax, impacting both locals and visitors, and outlines its implications on small businesses like his own B&B. He compares the progressive percentage-based levy in Scotland with flat fee systems in Manchester and Wales, highlighting potential negative economic effects. John encourages listeners to explore further information and participate in the public consultation on the Argyll and Bute Visitor Levy website. Our forum discussion here: https://richardsonsrubicon.com/community/main-category-episode-topics/understanding-scotlands-visitor-levy-not-just-a-tourist-tax/#post-73 https://argyllandbutevisitorlevy.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Richardson's Rubicon Podcast 00:31 Understanding the Visitor Levy 01:05 Impact on Accommodation Providers 01:33 Concerns and Comparisons 02:33 Examples from the UK and Europe 05:03 Call to Action and Conclusion
Are Brentford up for the cup?We'll soon find out as 2000 Plymouth fans make the long trip across to West London to take on the Bees in the 3rd round of the FA CupOnly days after the sacking of manager Wayne Rooney, The Pilgrims are looking for a boost with the FA Cup potentially proving to be a potential distraction from a tough run in the leagueBilly The Bee Grant caught up with Joe Bell from Argyll Life podcast to discuss all things Argyll in the run up to this cup tie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we're talking about Margaret Whigham, the it-girl of 1930's, who became Mrs Sweeny with her first marriage - Cole Porter mentioned her in a song - and Duchess of Argyll with her second. She is remembered today for a sex scandal initiated by the 11th Duke of Argyll during their divorce proceedings.She is also responsible for restoring Inveraray Castle in Scotland; andone can definitely credit Margaret with making waves when it comes to legislation against revenge porn. And today we're talking to Lyndsy Spence, who wrote a book on Margaret, published by The History Press.Get The Grit in the Pearl: The Scandalous Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll Book: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-grit-in-the-pearl/https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-deb-of-1930-margaret-whigham-enters-society/Find Lyndsy's Books:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/cast-a-diva/https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/where-madness-lies/Find Lyndsy:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/contributor/lyndsy-spence/https://www.instagram.com/lyndsyspence/If you would like to join Natalie on her Royal London Walking Tour, please see:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join me for a conversation about Gaelic Songs and the role of singing in oral tradition with Gaelic singer Ali Coyle (Alison Mhic Giolla Chomhgaill). As a Gaelic learner in Argyll, she has taken on the role of a tradition bearer, learning Gaelic songs and their stories. In this conversation, Ali shares how she got started with singing in Gaelic and how songs shape her relationship with Gaelic culture and history. We talk about the role of singing in Gaelic oral tradition, the sheer variety of topics covered in Gaelic songs and how music relates to slowing down and travelling more responsibly.Of course, Ali also sings us a song!Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversation.Scroll back in our feed to find my interview with Dan Coyle and 'A Taste of Freedom', my immersive story about sailing on the Scottish west coast with Stravaigin Sailing. (Season 5, Episode 1 & 2)Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Birch Grove Cabin. Book now at birchgrovecabin.co.uk and quote “Wild for Scotland” to get 10% off your stay from December to February 2024. Coming to Scotland? Start planning your trip to Scotland with my FREE Trip Planning Checklist. Get it here! Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!
INTIMIDADES: en esta ocasión nos dedicamos al verdadero fuego interior de mujeres dispares pero intensísimas. Partiendo del libro Heridas abiertas, nos adentramos en Santa Teresa y su éxtasis y Teresa Wilm, la mujer encerrada por amor en el convento Preciosa Sangre. De ahí nos vamos a la Duquesa de Argyll, que fue víctima de la pornovenganza más maliciosa del siglo XX. No te pierdas ese deforme lleno de COTIS. ____________________________ Este podcast y todo lo demás es posible gracias a personas como tú. Accede a contenido extra en nuestro Patreon: patreon.com/deformesemanal Y para más risas, ven a vernos a los teatros: linktr.ee/deformesemanalidealtotal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gilly is with Pam Brunton, chef/owner at Inver restaurant on Argyll and Bute, author, philosopher and star of Rick Stein's Food Stories on BBC1.Her book, Between Two Waters: Heritage, landscape and the modern cook is a deep dive into everything that we need to know about food - the philosophy, the politics and the provenance of what we eat. It's part memoir, part manifesto on the future of feeding the world, as well as a sharp, feminist critique of the power of the global food economy, and has been heralded as a fiercely original work of narrative non-fiction, from one of the world's most exciting thinkers about food, sustainability and landscape. Head over to Gilly's Substack for Extra Bites of Pam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Mid-Week Minute Andy and Patrick talk about clone Batman - the movie, and the mysteries of Argyll casting.
Thomas Adès is one of the UK's foremost and most successful composers. His first opera, Powder Her Face, was premiered in 1995, when he was just 24. With its racy subject matter, based on the life of the Duchess of Argyll, it put him squarely on the musical map, winning widespread critical acclaim. His catalogue now includes almost 90 works, with commissions from the world's leading orchestras and festivals, two further operas, The Tempest and The Exterminating Angel, and an epic ballet score for Wayne McGregor, Dante, based on the Divine Comedy.To anticipate the UK premiere of his new work, Aquifer, at the 2024 BBC Proms, Thomas Adès talks to Michael Berkeley about his musical inspirations and passions, including works by Schubert, Chopin, Walton, Stravinsky, Berg and Harrison Birtwistle.Producer Graham Rogers
Mark Stephen visits Kenneth Steven at his home on Seil Island in Argyll
Rockfield is a converted farmhouse in the Welsh countryside where, for over 50 years, bands have lived while recording. In the ‘70s Tiffany Murray's mum was the in-house cook, filling Motorhead to the brim with boeuf bourguignon and Black Sabbath with salmon en croute. Her touching memoir My Family And Other Rock Stars – hailed as “a rock and roll Cider With Rosie” – sees a succession of visiting bands though the wide eyes of a child and in a wholly new light - Freddie Mercury is the man who “smelt of sweet wood and oranges” and was nice to her dog, Julian Cope is “pretty and dressed in a white sheet”. It's a movie waiting to happen. We loved this highly original and revealing book and our conversation with Tiff which involves … … the ‘Saffy from Ab Fab' relationship she had with her mum who began her professional life spying on the Duchess of Argyll from a wardrobe. … floppy hats, Biba dresses and a purple beach buggy. … the only woman who recorded at Rockfield in the ‘70s. … the realisation that the men singing “Galileo” repeatedly in the stables were the same people later on Top Of The Pops. … her mother's Book Of Rules for visiting rock stars, “a matron in the body of Julie Christie in Darling”. … ample proof that rock music allows a life of extended adolescence. … shelved albums and unpaid bills. … Tiff's stepfather and in-house Rockfield producer Fritz Fryer. … Nick Lowe through the eyes of a 10 year-old – “tall, kind and looked like a bird”. ... Graham Parker's trout in almonds and how the cook was paid extra “just to get food into Lemmy”. … and mentioned in despatches – Squeeze, the Tyla Gang, Showaddywaddy, Van Der Graaf Generator and Dr Feelgood. Order ‘My Family And Other Rock Stars' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Other-Rock-Stars-groundbreaking/dp/0349727538Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rockfield is a converted farmhouse in the Welsh countryside where, for over 50 years, bands have lived while recording. In the ‘70s Tiffany Murray's mum was the in-house cook, filling Motorhead to the brim with boeuf bourguignon and Black Sabbath with salmon en croute. Her touching memoir My Family And Other Rock Stars – hailed as “a rock and roll Cider With Rosie” – sees a succession of visiting bands though the wide eyes of a child and in a wholly new light - Freddie Mercury is the man who “smelt of sweet wood and oranges” and was nice to her dog, Julian Cope is “pretty and dressed in a white sheet”. It's a movie waiting to happen. We loved this highly original and revealing book and our conversation with Tiff which involves … … the ‘Saffy from Ab Fab' relationship she had with her mum who began her professional life spying on the Duchess of Argyll from a wardrobe. … floppy hats, Biba dresses and a purple beach buggy. … the only woman who recorded at Rockfield in the ‘70s. … the realisation that the men singing “Galileo” repeatedly in the stables were the same people later on Top Of The Pops. … her mother's Book Of Rules for visiting rock stars, “a matron in the body of Julie Christie in Darling”. … ample proof that rock music allows a life of extended adolescence. … shelved albums and unpaid bills. … Tiff's stepfather and in-house Rockfield producer Fritz Fryer. … Nick Lowe through the eyes of a 10 year-old – “tall, kind and looked like a bird”. ... Graham Parker's trout in almonds and how the cook was paid extra “just to get food into Lemmy”. … and mentioned in despatches – Squeeze, the Tyla Gang, Showaddywaddy, Van Der Graaf Generator and Dr Feelgood. Order ‘My Family And Other Rock Stars' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Other-Rock-Stars-groundbreaking/dp/0349727538Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rockfield is a converted farmhouse in the Welsh countryside where, for over 50 years, bands have lived while recording. In the ‘70s Tiffany Murray's mum was the in-house cook, filling Motorhead to the brim with boeuf bourguignon and Black Sabbath with salmon en croute. Her touching memoir My Family And Other Rock Stars – hailed as “a rock and roll Cider With Rosie” – sees a succession of visiting bands though the wide eyes of a child and in a wholly new light - Freddie Mercury is the man who “smelt of sweet wood and oranges” and was nice to her dog, Julian Cope is “pretty and dressed in a white sheet”. It's a movie waiting to happen. We loved this highly original and revealing book and our conversation with Tiff which involves … … the ‘Saffy from Ab Fab' relationship she had with her mum who began her professional life spying on the Duchess of Argyll from a wardrobe. … floppy hats, Biba dresses and a purple beach buggy. … the only woman who recorded at Rockfield in the ‘70s. … the realisation that the men singing “Galileo” repeatedly in the stables were the same people later on Top Of The Pops. … her mother's Book Of Rules for visiting rock stars, “a matron in the body of Julie Christie in Darling”. … ample proof that rock music allows a life of extended adolescence. … shelved albums and unpaid bills. … Tiff's stepfather and in-house Rockfield producer Fritz Fryer. … Nick Lowe through the eyes of a 10 year-old – “tall, kind and looked like a bird”. ... Graham Parker's trout in almonds and how the cook was paid extra “just to get food into Lemmy”. … and mentioned in despatches – Squeeze, the Tyla Gang, Showaddywaddy, Van Der Graaf Generator and Dr Feelgood. Order ‘My Family And Other Rock Stars' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Other-Rock-Stars-groundbreaking/dp/0349727538Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A group of Irish engineering students are hoping for a stellar experience in Europe's premier competition for rocket design that brings together international university teams to advance space and aerospace technology. A team from University of Limerick have touched down at the Mach-24 Conference taking place in Spaceport Machrihanish, Argyll, Scotland until Sunday (July 14), where they will launch their new rocket, called Morrígu with an altitude of up to 3 kilometres. The UL Aeronautical Society (ULAS) launched a new High-Powered Rocketry (HiPR) division in late 2022. This initiative offers students opportunities to engage in the learning, building, and launching of rockets. The team consists of over 35 students from various disciplines, working on projects such as Sionna, Sionna 2, TVC, and Mach-24. The team's efforts span research-focused initiatives to competitive endeavours in international competitions. The Mach-24 conference is a premier university-centred conference organised by Discover Space UK which provides a platform for showcasing innovative rocket designs, such as ULAS HiPR's Morrígu. The event fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and competition among the brightest minds in the field, furthering advancements in aerospace technology. As part of a partnership, Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has made a contribution to the project to support the development and launch of Morrígu. The 100mm wide rocket has a max altitude of 3km, a 1kg deployable cansat (a mini-satellite), an AI-powered onboard camera, a 100mm body diameter and weighs 8 kilograms. Commenting, Susan Keating, Chief Commercial Officer of Atlantic Aviation Group, praised the "innovative and ambitious HiPR team." She added: "Their dedication to advancing aerospace engineering and providing hands-on experience to students aligns with our commitment to fostering the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals. We look forward to seeing the team launch Morrígu and continuing their work into the future." Daire O'Sullivan, ULAS-HiPR captain, said: "We are extremely grateful to have Atlantic Aviation Group supporting ULAS HiPR. Through Mach-24 and our other projects, HiPR is creating opportunities and capabilities in space science and engineering for students in UL and nationwide. Partnering with AAG enables these ambitions and provides important exposure." See more stories here.
Here is the smoky bits if your ready for it. Islay is the last region we are diving into, the best maybe, my favorite possibly. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Islay (/ˈaɪlə/ ⓘ EYE-lə; Scottish Gaelic: Ìle, Scots: Ila) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides",[8] it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres (22 nautical miles) north of the Northern Irish coast. The is land's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located.[9] Port Ellen is the main port.[10] Islay is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island of the British Isles, with a total area of almost 620 square kilometres (240 sq mi).[Note 1] There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have come in the first century AD. The island had become part of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata during the Early Middle Ages before being absorbed into the Norse Kingdom of the Isles. The later medieval period marked a "cultural high point" with the transfer of the Hebrides to the Kingdom of Scotland and the emergence of the Clan Donald Lordship of the Isles, originally centred at Finlaggan.[13] During the 17th century the power of Clan Donald waned, but improvements to agriculture and transport led to a rising population, which peaked in the mid-19th century.[3] This was followed by substantial forced displacements and declining resident numbers. Today, Islay has over 3,000 inhabitants, and the main commercial activities are agriculture, malt whisky distillation and tourism. The island has a long history of religious observance, and Scottish Gaelic is spoken by about a quarter of the population.[14] Its landscapes have been celebrated through various art forms, and there is a growing interest in renewable energy in the form of wave power. Islay is home to many bird species such as the wintering populations of Greenland white-fronted and barnacle goose, and is a popular destination throughout the year for birdwatchers. The climate is mild and ameliorated by the Gulf Stream. The region is characterised by whiskies with a peat smoke aroma, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. In total, there are nine active distilleries on this island which measures only 25 by 15 miles (40 by 24 kilometres), and the industry is Islay's second largest employer after agriculture.Islay is a centre of "whisky tourism", and hosts a "Festival of Malt and Music" known as Fèis Ìle each year on the last week of May, with events and tastings celebrating the cultural heritage of the island.
In this episode, (this is a listener request from our amazing friend Wayne over at Eerie Edinburgh) - go check out his podcast and youtube channel. Effie covers the 1893 Ardlamont Estate Mystery in Argyll & Bute - a peninsula off the West Coast Of Scotland and a horrible murder/accident that occurred? This one is a brilliant ep for our historical pod fans! We also talk about Saltburn for way too long!!!! ( spoilers if you haven't seen it!) Sources for this episode: The book Ardlamont Mystery the real-life mystery behind Sherlock Holmes - by Daniel Smith The Poisoner Cabinet PodcastThe ScotsmanThe National The Daily Mail The Surgeons Hall Museum Hosted by & Researched & written by Marti Jeremiah-Shelley & Effie McDonald Edited & Produced by Erin Ferguson https://www.instagram.com/erinfaudio/ Since 2023 ( earlier episodes are badly edited by us!) Theme Music Vampire Strut by Joybean @AudioJungle Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mumsmysteriesandmurder/You can also support the pod and buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/mumsmysteriesandmurderAnd we would love it if you could give us a cheeky review & subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode.
Valerie returns to join Joe as they talk about the movies and television that they watched in February. Argyll (film) Wonka (film) The Family Plan (Mark Wahlberg AppleTV+ movie) Fool Me Once (Netflix UK by Harlan Coben) Dear Child (Netflix Germany) Upload (season 3, Amazon) Reacher (season 2, Amazon) Who is Erin Carter? (Netflix UK) A Nearly Normal Family (Netflix Sweden) Good Morning, Veronica (season 3, Netflix Brazil) Omniscient (season 1, Netflix Brazil) Bodies (Netflix UK) Share your thoughts via:
Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Boat Story, The Amazing Race, Apples Never Fall, The Girls on the Bus, Girls5eva, 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy: Season 20!, Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Bill's Movie Korner: Ricky Stanicky, Damsel, First Time Female Director, and Argyll, Rasslin' News, Watch Harder: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Resident Alien, Animal Control, and more. Drinking: Raspberry Lemonade Vodkas from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Sugar House Distillery.* Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.* Rate us: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, etc.
You ever wish you could just take all your worries and bury them away? Well have we got the episode for you…On this episode: we'll see what the loudest possible way to wake up is; we'll learn how rocks can actually work better than scissors; and we'll learn the three most powerful ways to eradicate evidence of, well, anything.This is the first episode we've done where the site of the catastrophe later became an annual sporting event recreating the event. The Frank Rockslide Disaster of 1903 stands as one of the most devastating and tragic events in the history of Alberta and was claimed to be the worst disaster that has even befallen any community in Western Canada.Celebrity guests include: miracle surfing baby, Gladys Ennis; billionaire playboy, C. Montgomery Burns; former Alberta Premier, Fred Haultain; torture marathoner, Sid Choquette; business magnate and former mayor of Butte Montana, Henry L. Frank; and his partner Samuel Wilford Gebo; Royal charter enthusiast, King Charles II of England; explorer and historical murder victim, Hudson; the 9th Duke of Argyll, John Campbell; doorag pioneer, Queen Victoria, and her daughter Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.And if you had been listening on Patreon, you would have enjoyed an additional 15 minutes where we discussed:• lawyers vs British bands• we talked about how I used to write idiot letters to companies and the time I successfully conned an Industrial Spring company• also the time it resulted in my being investigated as a possible threat to Canadian aviation• the oldest companies in history• the most powerful earthquake in Canadian history• we spent some time on the Appalachian Trail hurting ourselves on the Mahoosic Notch• looked at a town that will be on fire for the next few centuries• and what happens when disaster tourism meets shotgunsIf the idea of getting episodes a little early and ad-free with ridiculously interesting extra material strikes you as a good thing, you can find out more at:www.patreon.com/funeralkazoo All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channelsApple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdwSpotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuwIHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5jPodchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6wStitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vwGoogle : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxattSpreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22suPodchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6wRadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kecPocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdrBreaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfaytDeezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for more Facebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcastInstagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcastTwitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast If you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsday or join the patreon at www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsday
The Scotsman's politics team of Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown dissect a busy week in politics. First up they discuss the chaos in Westminster surrounding a vote on the UK's response to the war in Gaza. The team also brings you the latest on how Argyll and Bute Council have rejected the Scottish Government's plans to prevent council tax rises and have implemented a 10% increase for its residents. Finally, Alexander Brown speaks to SNP MP Stewart McDonald who travelled to Ukraine this week to mark two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cinematic Schematic returns from the winter break with a review of 2024's "Dumpuary" releases including Argyll, The Beekeeper, Origin, Society of the Snow, and Mean Girls. The post The Winter “Dumpuary” 2024 Review Round-Up – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Janet is based in a remote corner of Argyll. She was unaware of the area's long history of big cat reports until events kicked off close to her house in 2023. She explains the warning calls and the sightings she experienced locally and coincidentally when visiting Aberdeenshire. Janet is a professional photographer and explains how she is adapting her range of camera kit in preparation for big cats, especially in darkness and low light. Word of the week: guttural 9 February 2024
Johnny talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel about the huge ratings the Grammy Awards got. Over 17 million people watched the show. They also hit on Argyll (an apple movie) flopping.
Let's head to Loch Sween, Argyll, Scotland, as we linger by a patch of rocks, rumoured to be an entrance to the Otherworld...
Rachel is on Deeside where a rare and elusive ant which hadn't been spotted in the area for over 70 years has been rediscovered in large numbers. She hears from the man who found it.And Rachel also chats to Dr Jenni Stockan, an insect ecologist at the James Hutton Institute who confirmed the ant discovery. She explains the process of identifying insects.We hear an excerpt from this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast which features author Peter MacQueen. Peter's family have a hut in Argyll but to get there, you have to cross a stretch of water by boat or canoe. Mark heads out to visit the hut with Peter and his Dad.Dundee Museum of Transport is on a major fundraising drive to make their planned new home weather tight. The museum has major plans for the old Maryfield tram depot but before work to relocate can take place, Mark hears about the maintenance they need to carry out.We have not one but two rare insects on the programme this week as we also hear about the discovery of medicinal leeches in Dumfries and Galloway. Craig Macadam from charity Buglife joins us live to tell us about these fascinating invertebrates.Rachel is in Edinburgh visiting Rhyze, a community mushroom farm. She hears how the group got started in a shipping container on a former industrial site and what their plans are for the future.Paul English joins the Inverclyde Time Teamers, a group of enthusiastic amateur archaeology detectives, and hears about some of their incredible finds.And sticking with archaeology, Mark hears about the discovery of the site of Deer Monastery where it is believed the Book of Deer, possibly the earliest surviving manuscript produced in Scotland, was written. Dr Ali Cameron was part of the dig and she tells Mark about its significance.
Mark Stephen visits the family hut of Peter and Graham MacQueen in Argyll
Kenneth Steven considers the introduction of wild animals back into the Highlands of Scotland and the impact on rural life, reflecting in poetry at the end of each Essay.There's plenty of evidence to suggest that at one time beavers were distributed widely throughout mainland Scotland. That would seem no great surprise, given the wealth of rivers and lochs in the country, and when you think how much native woodland was present in earlier centuries. But it would seem that by the 12th-century beavers were growing rare in Scotland; a record suggests they were to be found in just one river, though it's impossible to know how reliable that record was. The last time we hear of them is in the 1526 ‘Cronikils of Scotland' where beavers are mentioned as being abundant in the Loch Ness area. At some point after that they're reckoned to have died out. In 2009, beavers were re-introduced into the Knapdale forest, Argyll, in the west of Scotland. Sixteen beavers from Norway were released during the first year and a further family the next. More than four hundred years after they were pushed to extinction, there are again wild beavers in the country. Now they have been reaffirmed as a native species and afforded protection.Presenter Kenneth StevenProducer Mark RIckardsA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 3
Farmers are warning that cuts to the rural affairs budget in Wales are a significant blow which puts environmental targets at risk. The Farmers Union of Wales and NFU Cymru have both criticised the Welsh Government, which in an emergency budget announced cuts across departments. About 8% of the rural affairs budget, will go, that is around £37 and a half million. Farmers in Scotland are bracing themselves for more bad weather. The Met office is forecasting 'unprecedented levels of rain'. This follows hard on the heels of heavy rain and flooding in Argyll, Aberdeenshire and Tayside when fields with crops were submerged for days. Drones are already being used for photography and surveying farms, and drones which spray aren't far behind. Harper Adams is the first university to offer a qualification in using drones for agriculture. We meet the people running the course and the people learning how to operate them. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney
New Guest Expert! On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with biographer Lyndsy Spence about the wild yet complicated life of the Duchess of Argyll. Author of The Grit in the Pearl: The Scandalous Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, Lyndsy reminds us of the harsh realities within the Aristocracy and its double standards while profiling the bravery The Duchess possessed navigating those waters. And does she reveal the identity of The Headless Man??! Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can listen to the post-interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith and revisit the verdict!Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's to blame for the Duchess of Argyll Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcast co-hosts Matt Marr and Jake Anthony of Reality Gays to discuss the infamous divorce proceedings of Maragret Whigham, the Duchess of Argyll. With rumors and vicious slander abounding, could the British Tabloids have something to do with it? Did this scandal birth the concept of Revenge Porn? Was The Duchess of Argyll oversexed or a sexual trailblazer? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join this lively conversation.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Contact your host with questions, suggestions, or requests about sponsoring the AppleInsider Daily:charles_martin@appleinsider.com (00:00) - 01 - Intro (00:13) - 02 - CU s try an end run around Apple Pay's fees (01:15) - 03 - ApplePay in the UK (02:06) - 04 - Oh horrors! Forced Apple Pay discounts!! (02:46) - 05 - Apple TV goes "Argyll (03:25) - 06 - Ive and OpenAI up to something (04:25) - 07 - If you believe this, I've got a Bing I'd like to sell you (05:39) - 08 - Outro Links from the showApple Pay antitrust lawsuit accuses Apple of coercing consumers, excessive feesApple Wallet adds exclusive UK features with signs of more to comeApple Pay has new discounts up to 15% off at select retailersHenry Cavill is superspy 'Argylle,' in an Apple TV+ film set to hit theaters in FebruaryJony Ive may design AI hardware that will compete with AppleDetails emerge about Jony Ive collab to make the 'iPhone of AI'Microsoft entered negotiations to sell Bing to Apple in 2020Subscribe to the AppleInsider podcast on: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Spotify Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider podcast on:• Apple Podcasts• Overcast• Pocket Casts• Spotify
Dan the Merman is a professional open-water swim coach who lives and works on the west coast of Scotland. From his home in the Heart of Argyll, he takes locals and visitors out into the open waters of Scotland. In-person and digitally he fosters a community of considerate swimmers who want to immerse themselves not just in the deep, dark cold of the sea, but also in the culture and language of the Gaelic people.Connect with Dan the Merman on Instagram: @swim_danthemerman_argyll Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversation.Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! Share your favourite moment of this episode on social media or share the episode with a friend.Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!
Today we welcome 3 NFU Scotland regional managers, Holly, Lauren and Sheena operating out of Ayrshire, Argyll and the Islands and Forth and Clyde respectively. NFU operate as our primary union and lobbying organisation for the rural sector in this country. The regional managers act as the main point of contact for members in that area. As well as this the main opinion gatherers to lobby for a better future. We cover these three ladies' pasts, currents and futures. Thank you to A-Plan Rural and The Scottish Farmer for their continued support. Enjoy!
Inveraray Castle is nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne (actual lock, not the seafood restaurant chain) you might recognise it as the fictional Duneagle Castle from the Downton Abbey 2012 Christmas special but there's more to this place than Maggie Smith drinking cups of tea on expensive sofas. The castle also played host to one of the most sorted British scandals in the 20th century.... Today we're joined by Eleanor Campbell, the Duchess of Argyll, to talk beheadings, tartan & the clashing of clans.Tom will be performing his new work in progress all month at Edinburgh Festival. Catch the show everyday at 7pm at the Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (Aug 7-27).Info: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-houghton-work-in-progressLinks Follow Bad Manors on InstagramFollow Tom on Instagram and TikTokTake a look at Inveraray Castle Credits Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadioHost: Tom HoughtonProducers: Willem Olenski, Rebecca Rappaport & Chris AttawayExecutive Producers: Faye Stewart & Zad RogersProduction Manager: Kaitlin ParamorProduction Coordinator: Bella SaliniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please be aware the stories, theories, re-enactments and language in this podcast are of an adult nature and can be considered disturbing, frightening and in some cases even offensive. Listener Discretion is therefore advised. Welcome heathens welcome to the world of the weird and unexplained. I'm your host, Nicole Delacroix and together, we will be investigating stories about the things that go bump in the night, frighteningly imagined creatures, supernatural beings and even some unsolved mysteries but I promise: all sorts of weirdness. So, sit back, grab your favorite drink, and prepare to be transported to today's dark Enigma.... And on today's Dark enigma well, we're taking a little detour and we're going to dive into some folklore and myths! So, with that said, we will still be playing our drinking game and as you know, the drinking game is only for those of us that are at home and have nowhere else to go tonight. The choice of libation, as always my darlings, is yours, so choose your poison accordingly… Alright, now for the game part how about every time I say Canonbie that will be a single shot and every time I say Dick, that will be a double shot. Now that the business end is out of the way we can jump headfirst into today's dark enigma… so don your family tartan and you're most traditional Kilt as we travel to the beautiful moors of Scotland as we jump into the Scottish Myth of The King Under the Mountain and The Tale of Canonbie Dick The Arthurian legends have long been associated with England and Wales, but there is some evidence to suggest that King Arthur was in fact a Scot that lived in the seventh century: Artuir, the son of King Áedán Mac Gabráin of Dál Riata, a Gaelic kingdom encompassing the Scottish region now known as Argyll and Bute, and part of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Amongst the many Scottish myths associated with King Arthur is the story of Canonbie Dick, the northernmost version of the king under the mountain folklore motif in Britain.
On Christmas Eve, 24 December 1975, concert violinist Peter Gibbs was just finishing dinner with his girlfriend at the Glenforsa Hotel on the Isle of Mull in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The pair had traveled to this island in the Inner Hebrides four days earlier to look for hotels to purchase for his property investment company. Gibbs had rented an airplane to island hop during their holiday to use in his search, and the Glenforsa, with its adjacent airstrip, would serve as their base camp. But after dinner, Gibbs did something most of us would find odd, perhaps not for the bold World War II RAF Spitfire veteran fighter pilot; he decided to take a solo plane flight to demonstrate that night flights to the island were possible. It was supposed to be a 10-minute joyride while Gibbs' girlfriend, Felicity Grainger, waited on the unlit grass runway with two flashlights to guide him back in. No one would see Gibbs' Cessna F150H ever again. But, four months later, Gibbs' body would be found 400 feet up a rocky hillside and splayed over a fallen tree. Usually, finding the missing person in a disappearance means "case closed," but not in this case. The condition and location of Gibbs' remains would generate many more questions than answers. He didn't seem to suffer injuries consistent with falling or jumping while airborne. Nor was it likely that he would've made the arduous hike to that location after ditching in the freezing ocean. To add to the enigma, Gibbs appeared in an area thoroughly searched immediately following his disappearance and routinely patrolled by local shepherds. These baffling clues combine into what has become known as "The Great Mull Air Mystery." Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We'll take the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. And you'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. But today, we're bringing you a special episode of Wild for Scotland, a show hosted by Kathi Kamleitner. It's truly a piece of audio art, and it's an ode to the wonder to be found beneath the water's surface. She created it in collaboration with Fran Turauskis and musician Jen Austin.This episode inspired by Kathi's time on a snorkeling residency on the Argyll coast in Scotland. A snorkeling residency sounds like an absolute dream - and Kathi's experience resulted in beautiful, poetic reflections. Kathi's audio poem within, titled Hope, was also commended by the Climate Creatives Challenge. If you enjoy this listen, we know you'll love Wild for Scotland. It's a show that's known for its immersive storytelling, and while this episode is no exception - it's particularly artful in its execution. Wild for Scotland is a welcome escape for anyone, whether they've been to Scotland, plan to travel there one day or are just looking for a relaxing armchair adventure.She Explores will be back next week with a brand new episode highlighting all things Women and Water.
Margaret Whigham Sweeney Campbell was the most notorious tabloid figure of her day. Her divorce from Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll, would be the longest and costliest divorce in British history until that point, and would help usher in the all-too-modern tabloid trend of tearing scandalized women apart. Listen to Margaret, Duchess of Argyll - In Her Own Words (BBC Archive) for more. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes and scripts on Patreon — Merch! — Order Dana's book, Anatomy: A Love Story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Very British Scandal focuses on the tumultuous marriage and bitter divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. The Amazon Prime miniseries chronicles the couple's courtship, marriage, and their eventual split. Paul Bettany plays the drunken, abusive Duke, and Claire Foy plays Margaret, a woman determined to hold onto her station in life, even as she gets pilloried by a misogynistic British press and legal system. Vote for your favorite American Idol contestants at npr.org/AmericanIdol