Podcasts about assynt

On my recent travels through the UK and Ireland for Streets of Your Town, I was amazed to find how strong the cross pollination between Australian and Indigenous music and Gaelic traditions were, and how it continues to evolve.While I was in Glasgow, I was lucky enough to meet Graham Mackenzie from award winning instrumental folk trio Assynt. Sitting in his Glasgow living room, his fiddle sits between us, never far from his thoughts, as we chat about the band's recent Australian tour.The band launched in 2018, and had long held aspirations to play in Australia. Even the pandemic - while delaying their plans - couldn't hold them back for long, and last year they came to the Woodford Folk Festival to perform and do workshops. The trio also toured down the East Coast on a hectic trip for the Festival of Small Halls.Inspired by the great piping, fiddle and Gaelic traditions of the Highlands where he grew up in Inverness, McKenzie's self-penned melodies for Assynt have a contemporary edge while rooted in centuries-long musical traditions.Graham tells us on Streets of Your Town how he is relieved to find their workshops and performances both in Scotland and Australia are now filled with young people embracing their fiddles and traditional Celtic instruments, and wanting to pick up tips. One of his favourite aspects of coming to Australia was hearing First Nations performers at Woodford Folk Festival, seeing it as a rare opportunity for two age-old cultures to learn from each other.For more shownotes - please go to my substack for this episode at soyt.substack.com

Back in 2020, some of farmer Steve Barron's cattle fell ill and died. Initially he had no idea what had caused their sudden deaths until lead poisoning was found to be the reason. He tells Mark about what happened and the impact it had on him.Steve's cattle died so had no chance of entering the food chain, but Food Standards Scotland take incidents of livestock poisoning very seriously. They are raising awareness of the risks that farmers face as we hear from their head of incidents, Stuart McAdam.In our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast Helen Needham talks to musician and composer Anne Wood about how her own heritage led her to write music inspired by the mountains of Pakistan and Assynt. We hear an excerpt where they discuss the idea of home.Earlier this week a film documentary premiered in Edinburgh made by director Tom Opre called The Last Keeper. The film explores the land-use conflicts of Scotland and features interviews with a range of people who live in, work in and manage the countryside. Rachel went to interview Tom and find out what was involved in making the film.Mark takes a wander round the darker side of Edinburgh's medical history with a tour guide from the Surgeons' Hall Museum. He hears about the grizzly business of barber surgeons and the advancements made in medical science in the city.This weekend the British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity which helps rescue stranded and entangled cetaceans and seals are holding a big training exercise off the Ayrshire coast. We hear live from one of those coordinating the exercise to find out what and who is involved.An obscure fungus which had until recently been relatively rare in Scotland appears to be at the centre of an outbreak in Scots Pine trees across the country. Dr Sarah Green from Forest Research tells Rachel more about it.Mark visits an area of woodland in the centre of Haddington that a group are keen to take charge of via a community asset transfer. They tell him about the history of the site and what they hope to happen to it.Over the last few weeks, we've been discussing the changing seasons and what feels like the late arrival of spring. While Rachel was visiting the Montrose Basin Reserve, she chatted to Joanna from the Scottish Wildlife Trust about which species are heading off and which are arriving

Helen Needham hears from musician and composer Anne Wood

Join Gary for more music from the world of bagpipes, this week with two fine voices thrown in for good measure! These belong to Andy Hunter, who gives us his rendition of the song version of the Ewe wi the Crookit Horn in the company of the Dysart and Dundonald Pipe Band, and nobel laureate, Seumas Heaney, who reads his poem, The Given Note, accompanied by the great uillean piper, Liam O'Flynn. There's also sets from Donald MacPherson, Gordon Duncan, Ceolbeg, Assynt, the Scottish Gas Caledonia and Galician supremo, Cristina Pato. Tracks Assynt with Fiend and the Hound, A Race to the Top and Deadlines from Road to the NorthDonald MacPherson with The Knightswood Ceilidh  and Major Manson at Clachantrushal from the Piping Centre 1996 Recital Series, Vol 2.Gordon Duncan with Galician Jig, Blow my Chanter and the Famous Barravan from The Circular Breath (Greentrax Recordings)Scottish Gas Caledonian Pipe Band  with Cumha Mhic Mhic Alasdair, The Conundrum  and  Carradale Bay from Out of the BlueCeolbeg with Zito the Bubbleman from An Unfair DanceCristina Pato with Guirele from Xilento Dysart and Dundonald Pipe Band and Andy Hunter with The Yowie's Horn, The Ewe wi the Crooked Horn, Broon's Toon, The Lowlandman and The Highlandman from Terra IncognitaSeumas Heaney and Liam O'Flynn with The Given Note from The Piper and the PoetSupport the show

Northwest Scotland is wild, rugged and remote.And absolutely stunning!It's one of my favorite places in all of Scotland.This is where you to go see the incredible beauty of mountains, lochs, moors and glens.It's in Northwest Scotland that you see deer, eagles, dolphins and whales.And it's where you go to slow down and let yourself be.Oh, and if you're into geology, you'll love it.Yes, it takes more time and effort to get here.But it is worth it!Want to chat more about this piece of Scotland?Send me a note at lynne@wanderyourway.com.In this episode:0:09: Life update5:17: Placing Northwest Scotland on the map8:40: What this area is all about9:56: Starting in Inverness11:12: Loch Maree & Gairloch14:35: Big Sand16:03: Rua Reidh Lighthouse  16:41: Poolewe & Inverewe Gardens18:12: Aultbea & Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition21:10: Gruinard Bay & Beach26:06: Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve27:21: Ullapool29:54: Rhue Lighthouse  30:40: Geology Viewpoint & Stac Pollaidh32:52: Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve34:46: Assynt region35:41: Ardvreck Castle & Calda House38:27: Lochinver45:22: The Wee Mad Road53:17: Places to Stay & Eat1:03:47: Tips on Driving1:06:39: Wrapping it up1:07:35: Listener reviewImportant links:Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Lochinver ScotlandSolas B&BMyrtle Bank HotelGairloch View B&B Old SchoolhouseSands Caravan Park & CampingThe Barn Cafe Sands CaravanInverewe GardensRussian Arctic Convoy ExhibitionCorrieshalloch Gorge National Nature ReserveKnockan Crag National Nature ReserveRiverside B&BRosslyn CottageMillview UllapoolSeafood ShackDavar B&BBonnie HavenSuil na MaraDelilah's Peet'sLochinvSupport the showThanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

The Assynt mountain rescue team covers a huge geographical area incorporating all of Sutherland and Caithness. I spent a day

The Plodcast team head to Assynt in Sutherland in the far north of Scotland to fish for brown trout on remote lochs and forage for edible treats on wild beaches. To a backdrop of cuckoos and black-throated divers, Plodcast host Fergus Collins tries his hand at flyfishing and, with friends, enjoys a feast of wild trout before a few less palatable food samples from the nearby coast.Back in the studio, the Plodcast team sample a Scottish legendary food – and we hear a wonderful Sound of the Week. Image from Gavin Meredith See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Holland and Pennie Stuart take a walk to Rhue Lighthouse with Ben Muller of Mackenzie Mountaineering from where they can get a view north to the extraordinary landscape of Assynt.  Rugged, remote and awe inspiring, Pennie, Ben and Dan all love this remarkable part of the NC500 route.  Dan goes snorkelling in a secret location with Assynt Development Trust while Pennie visits the world famous Lochinver Larder to find out what exactly goes in to making an award winning Lochinver pie, plus Dan visits Knockan Crag to hear all about the North West Highlands Geopark and just why this part of Scotland is so unique in terms of its geology plus Ben shares why he loves the area so much and what brings people back, time and again, to walk these hills and landscape with Mackenzie Mountaineering.  Have your eyes opened to the ancient geology and true wilderness of this captivating and exhilarating part of the NC500 route!   Plan your North Coast 550 adventure and download the North Coast 500 App The North Coast 500 podcast is an Adventurous Audio production

Scotland's North Coast 500 was opened in 2015 and this 516 mile route has become a very popular travel destination. This, Part 5, of our tour will take us from Durness in North West Sutherland down through an extraordinary Geopark where geologists from all over the world come to visit. We will drive on to Laxford bridge and onto a ‘destitution' road. We'll cross the incredible Kylesku bridge before heading to the Assynt and Coigach are. We will pass through the town of Scourie and hear about General Mackay and his part in the Jacobite uprising. At Kylesku bridge you will hear of the wonderful memorial to the midget submariners who trained in this area during the war. We will drive around the northern part of the Assynt and Coigach area taking in the amazing mountains of Quinag, Suilven and Canisp. The ‘Cnoc and Lochan' landscape (mountain and small lochs) is breath-taking. From there we will visit the 16th Century Ardrek castle and Calda House that was mysteriously burned down 10 years after its construction. We will drive on to Ullapool, the gateway to the Outer Hebrides before dropping down to see two superb 19th century tropical gardens and then visit the Corrishalloch Gorge which is an outstanding natural 1 mile gorge with crashing waterfalls. Come and join me on another Unique Scotland adventure!

Heather Dawe is the founder of Little Peak Press, a publishing company that aspires to make beautiful books that take you to the mountains and other wild lands. She is a runner, cyclist, artist, climber and also a full time mother. She has written and collaborated numerous books including "Waymaking" an anthology of women's adventure writing, art and poetry which was the winner of the Jon Whyte award at Banff Literature Festival in 2019. Her new book "Mountain Stories" is an illustrated memoir of journeys through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes, including Skye's Cuillin, Knoydart, Assynt and the Far North. Written during lockdown, she tells these stories as powerful means of reconnection with the mountains when they are physically inaccessible. Dawe's journeys are made by walking, running, cycling or sea-kayak. These stories are a reflection of the importance of wild places and the inspiration, art and culture associated with them. You can order the book from here - Mountain Stories - signed copy | Little Peak - books that take you to other places or your local bookshop can order it for you. I think she would like that! Hope you enjoy my chat with her.  Heather's Website (heatherdawe.co.uk)   Little Peak - books that take you to other places  @heatherldawe  @heatherdawe  @climbbookshelf  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ21CWUovyyynvHF6sVx-g climbingonthebookshelf@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/climbingonthebookshelf/message

We're going green and heading to the great outdoors in the latest Scottish Field podcast. Our November issue is currently in shops, as every month Scottish Field bring you the best of all things Scottish - heritage, interiors, antiques, gardens, wildlife, motoring, whisky and country news, as well as interviews with famous Scots names. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, Scottish Field goes green as we look at the issues affecting Scotland today. We travel all over the country this month as we look at what Scots are doing to battle the danger of climate change across the land, in various forms. This month, Aberdeenshire- based Martin Bennie tells of the meditative qualities of landscape photography, we look at twelve of the most forward-thinking enterprises tackling the climate crisis head-on, while Alladale's zero-waste Aquaponic Gardens is proof that ecology and entrepreneurialism can work hand-in-hand. All this and much more is in the latest Scottish Field, with 164 packed pages, priced £4.75. To find out more about how to subscribe, just visit www.scottishfield.co.uk/subscriptions Joining us as our special guest today are wildlife filmmaker Andrew O'Donnell and his colleague Mark Taylor, whose TV adventures in the wilds of Scotland are currently on our screens each Wednesday at 8pm on BBC Scotland. A first series of Roaming in the Wild grew out of short online pieces Andrew made for BBC Scotland's The Social. The first three-part series featured Andrew and Mark's travels across Rannoch Moor, Lochaber and across the north of Scotland from John O'Groats to Cape Wrath. For the second series, the run has doubled and the two friends are taking an amble across the country, camping and walking and canoeing but all at a leisurely pace. Their travels in this new series include the Borders, Assynt, Cairngorms, Loch Shiel, and Loch Ness, starting in the first episode with a bit more of an urban foray down the River Kelvin to Glasgow.

Suilven is one of Scotland's most impressive peaks. Fergus Collins joins two old friends for an expedition to climb this magnificent mountain in Assynt and discover some of the intriguing and sometime brutal history of the region. Along the way they encounter fantastic wildlife in stunning wild surroundings. Image Gavin Meredith See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the last of the current series, we head to the far north of Scotland to explore a remote loch and its wildlife – plus we attempt to fly-fish for brown trout in the beautiful waters while serenaded by cuckoos and buzzards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Izzy and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we're still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we discuss our experiences of participating in artist "Open Studio" events. Cambridge Open Studios https://www.camopenstudios.co.uk/ Details of Gina's Studio https://www.camopenstudios.co.uk/user/567/summary Lewes Art Wave Festival https://www.artwavefestival.org/ South East Open Studios https://www.seos-art.org/ Bridge Arts (previously Uckfield Art Trail) https://www.facebook.com/bridge.arts.in.uckfield/ Isobel's course https://coursecraft.net/c/celticseascapes2021 Gina's new course https://coursecraft.net/c/Matisse Gallery rails https://www.picturehangingsystems.co.uk/ James Clear "The right perspective can transform burdens into opportunities" https://jamesclear.com/ Richard Wiseman, Professor of Public Understanding of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/ Richard Wiseman on The Life Scientific https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008y3y Achiltibuie Artists https://visitcoigach.com/directory/listing/achiltibuie-artists-gallery/ Made in Assynt artists and crafters https://www.madeinassynt.co.uk/ Highland Stoneware Lochinver https://www.highlandstoneware.com/ How to eat a langoustine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2BbP3hD9A The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson.

Episode #7 welcomes a guest who's not just a travel writer, an author of fiction, a chronicler of histories, an editor, and a passionate student of people and landscape… but an accomplished singer-songwriter too. So perhaps “wordsmith” doesn't quite encompass everything that makes Malachy Tallack tick (any more concise single-word summaries gratefully received). That aside, Malachy tells the podcast about his travels along the 60th parallel, time spent researching the much-celebrated 60 Degrees North (2015), the wonder and fascination of islands that have been un-discovered (as opposed to “undiscovered”), and even finds time for fresh fiction, a music career, fly-fishing and some inspiring words about Assynt, Shetland and the Lofoten Islands. Enjoy! Visit malachytallack.com for all your Malachy Tallack needs, unless it's his music you're looking for in which case it's malachymusic.com.

Located in the far north west of Scotland is what might be considered a fly fishing hotspot. Small streams and lochs populated with trout, a coastline with rod breaking pollack along with salmon fishing  set against a stunning back drop.I learn a little about the varied fishing from a hugely passionate angler and guide Stewart Yates.

In this episode of the After The Click Photography Podcast, I'm joined by Norfolk based landscape photographer Jon Gibbs and Sheffield based creative photographer and educator Rob Knight to talk about the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on landscape photography workshops. I asked them on after seeing Jon tweeting an advertisement for his workshop in Assynt, Scotland in March 2021. You can find details for both these guys future workshops from -  https://www.jon-gibbs.co.uk/ and https://www.rkphotographic.com/   Also make sure to follow the guys on all their social channels, they are lovely lovely people.  Should you wish to see this podcast in video form, you can watch it here https://youtu.be/l-dwDcQFxHU   Note: This was recorded via Zoom (hence the less than stellar audio) on Monday 28th September 2020 and some information may be out of date at the time of listening.

Join Hands Up for Trad for our Afternoon Show first broadcast on Facebook Live on 22nd June 2020 featuring Kathleen Macinnes, Assynt, Seonaidh Macintyre and Athole McLaughlin. If you enjoy the shows please support our Patreon on http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad 

Ardvreck Castle in Scotland was built in 1590 on Loch Assynt...and it is supposedly haunted by a mermaid! Laura von Holt recounts one of her favorite mermaid ghost legends. Listen to the Mermaid Close Encounters episode for more scary mermaid legends. Are you dressing as a mermaid for Halloween? Tag a picture of your costume on Instagram and we may feature it! Tag @mermaidpodcast or #mermaidpodcast. Learn more about Ardvreck Castle and the Mermaid of Loch Assynt. Did you like this episode? Got a question or comment? Leave a review or email us at podcast@cinderly.com. Go to MermaidPodcast.com for more mermaid history and facts. Follow us on Instagram @mermaidpodcast and Facebook. Sign up for our mailing list to get more behind the scenes bonuses and a heads up when we get new episodes. The Unicorn Cookbook is a hit! Get these easy to bake rainbow classics at UnicornCookbook.com! We are loving this show: Women belong in the House: https://wondermedianetwork.com/

Listen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast with some fabulous music from Scotland. This month we feature Niteworks, Trail West, Runrig and Julie Fowlis, Aidan O’Rourke, Dick Gaughan, Mike Vass, Daimh, Findlay Napier, Paul Anderson, Fraya Thompsen, Assynt, Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf, and Beinn Lee. Please share! Playlist Air Fàir an Là by Niteworks Track - Air Fàir an Là http://niteworksband.com/ From the Sea To the City by Trail West Track - Bernie’s Second Debut https://www.trail-west.com The Ones That Got Away by Runrig Track - Somewhere featuring Julie Fowlis http://www.runrig.co.uk 365 Vol 1 - Aidan O’Rourke feat Kit Downes Track - Do People Still Do This? http://www.aidanorourke.net Sail On by Dick Gaughan Track - Sail On http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk Notes from the Boat by Mike Vass Track Ewing featuring Innes White https://mikevass.com The Rough Bounds by Daimh Track - 12th of June https://www.daimh.net Glasgow by Findlay Napier Track - The Blue Lagoon http://www.findlaynapier.com The High Summit by Paul Anderson Track - Hornpipes http://www.paulandersonscottishfiddler.com Phrenetikos by Fraya Thompsen Track - Phrenetikos http://www.frayathomsen.com Road To The North by Assynt Track - Road To The North https://www.assyntmusic.com The Pipe Slang by Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf Track - Tiree Melodies http://www.pipeslang.com Osgarra by Beinn Lee Track - Osgarra http://beinnlee.com Subscribe to our Hands Up for Trad YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/handsupfortrad More about Hands Up for Trad: http://www.handsupfortrad.scot https://facebook.com/handsupfortrad http://www.twitter.com/handsupfortrad http://www.instagram.com/handsupfortrad https://soundcloud.com/handsupfortrad

Includes interview with hand dyer Helen of Ripples Crafts, Assynt

First run through on the pipes since returning from the worlds. What are you thoughts???

A mock competition, where I pursposefully threw some curveballs at myself - it's my least confident tune, and I had less time than usual to warm up. How'd it come out?

Assynt, in the far north-west of Scotland, is one of the world’s most startling landscapes. Shark’s fin mountains rise vertically from a plateau of three-billion-year-old rock, splattered with lochans. But for a landscape of real beauty, mystery and dread, you need to journey inwards. Music Insatiable Toad and Wax Paper Jewel by Blue Dot Sessions, Radiant […]

I'm delighted this week to have Helen join us on the show to tell us about her journey into dyeing. I've admired her work for a long time (and asked her to collaborate with The Golden Skein twice as a result) and always enjoy the way she tells the stories of the yarns she creates and the way she's inspired to do so. Helen is based in Assynt in the Scottish Highlands and finds endless inspiration in her surroundings and the traditions in the area. She grew up in Southern Africa before moving to the UK in her late teens and has always been surrounded by making and crafting. She began Ripplescrafts after she and her husband, Stevan, moved to live in the Highlands full time from the Scottish Borders. You can find her at www.ripplecrafts.co.uk Shownotes for this episode are at shinybees.com. Music this episode is Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink.'

This week’s @lesleyriddoch podcast develops some of the themes about health visitors and the continuing debate about ‘early years’. And after a dander around Assynt and Ullapool; the importance of community cinema, head torches, Dundee rep becomes clear. The Blossom audience in Lochinver is filled with the folk from the early evening screening of ‘Sunshine on Leith’ and a helpful member of the audience offers to illuminate the stage with a head torch. Saturday night in the Ceilidh Place hosts a fantastic production of ‘Promises, Promises’ with Ann Louise Ross. And finally, after a Mike Vickers suggestion and a Borgen episode, could there be the need for a new party; a ‘Community Action’ party?

I am thankful to have an interview with Helen of Ripplescrafts  www.ripplescrafts.com where she tells us about her yarn dyeing business based in Assynt, North West Scotland. There is a competition so you will have to listen closely. Ripplescrafts on Ravelry and Twitter In Wots e Craic we caught up with Natalie Servant who's cooking up some a Tour de France treat. Please go to www.natalieservant.ca/blog/ for a catch up. www.blackislecrafts.co.uk to hear Sheila's second episode. Robin  Ulrich has been busy as well http://www.robinulrich.blogspot.co.uk/ I will be heading south for the summer holidays and if you wish to have a 'meet up' in London please message me and I'll get time and dates to you. Tin Can Knits Handmade in the UK winner announced www.tincanknits.com Coming up is Wool Feis, Benderloch, 18-20 July and Woolfest Cockermouth Cumbria 28-29 June Swap section - still time to sign up. I'll give it until 20th June then arrange partners and post by 10 July. Me Me MEEEEEEEEEE section Drams is a 12 year old Single Malt Glenkinchie and the website we mention is www.malts.com and the App is Malt Matcher Please visit and perhaps purchase stuff my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Contact me on caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Louise Hunt on Ravelry Caithnesscraft on Twitter, Facebook, Etsy, Instagram and Pinterest (I'm kind of a social media type) Music is by our old friend Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme and you can go buy it at www.musicalley.com Thanks to him for letting me use it.

In the second of our Norman MacCaig themed podcasts, we chat with Mandy Haggith about her relationship with the Assynt loving poet and how his concerns about land ownership and respect for the landscape inform her own work and activism. Recorded at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Presented by Ryan Van Winkle. Produced by Colin Fraser of Anon Poetry Magazine http://www.anonpoetry.co.uk and @anonpoetry. Email: splpodcast@gmail.com

As part of the centenary celebrations for Scottish poet Norman MacCaig, Ryan chats to poet and novelist Andrew Greig about his recent book, At the Loch of the Green Corrie, which is about his quest to find MacCaig's favourite fishing spot. Presented by Ryan Van Winkle. Produced by Colin Fraser of Anon Poetry Magazine http://www.anonpoetry.co.uk and @anonpoetry. Email: splpodcast@gmail.com