Podcasts about East Lothian

 We often cover struggles and challenges on this podcast, but my guest this week, Shonagh Johnson, from East Lothian, is a great example of how well tandem breastfeeding can go. Although she had some nipple sensitivity, Shonagh found feeding her first daughter Freya relatively easy after a swift home birth. Despite having no expectations of how long they would feed for, she carried on throughout her pregnancy with her second daughter, Charlotte. During this pregnancy, Shonagh did experience aversion, particularly during her third trimester and occasionally post-birth, but she handled it with a mixture of relaxation techniques and communicating with Freya to establish boundaries around feeding. Towards the end of our conversation we also discuss the process of donating milk via the local milk bank, as Shonagh has just started to donate, having been inspired by Charlotte's story in episode 67.You can follow Shonagh on Instagram @‌shonaghmackMy new picture book on how breastfeeding journeys end, The Story of Jessie's Milkies, is available from Amazon here -  The Story of Jessie's Milkies. In the UK, you can also buy it from The Children's Bookshop in Muswell Hill, London. Other book shops and libraries can source a copy from Ingram Spark publishing.You can also get 10% off my books on supporting breastfeeding beyond six months and supporting the transition from breastfeeding at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.com using the code MMPE10 at checkout.Follow me on Instagram  @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com  This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Soly and TC are back with another Scotland golf travel pod as we call upon Ru Macdonald to help guide us through the East Lothian region as we talk Muirfield, North Berwick, Dunbar and more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our sponsors: Rhoback FanDuel.com/nlu USGA Handicap System Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Would you like to learn all about East Lothian Messenger Talking News? Well, Jennifer Murray chats to Veronica Wallace to find out more. You can contact Veronica Wallace on either of the following phone numbers: Landline: 01368830363 Personal Mobile: 07879870232 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.

Tennants of Elgin is a family quarrying business that has been operating out of the North East of Scotland for fifty years. They have had numerous impressive contracts across Europe, but have recently begun some work that's a little closer to home – providing the granite for Aberdeen's Union Street works. Mark went along to meet with Director Gavin Tennant, and find out more about the quarrying process.Muirburn is a polarising issue at the moment in Scotland, particularly in light of recent wildfires across the country. Helen Needham met with Stuart Smith from the James Hutton Institute to find out more about the latest research on these land management practices.Buckhaven on the East coast of Fife was once a thriving fishing port, although the town's harbour has since been lost to time. Pupils at the Mountfleurie Primary School have been uncovering their local history in conjunction with the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther. Rachel met up with the head curator Linda Fitzpatrick to find out more about the town's hidden history.Rachel visited a community woodland in Gifford, East Lothian, to try her hand at some birch tapping. She met with Rupert Waites from Buck and Birch, who use birch sap in a number of ways, combining it with other foraged materials to make liquors and spirits, that harness the taste of the Scottish landscape.Kris King joins Mark and Rachel on the programme to tell us more about the Highland Ultra taking place next week. This race takes place in three stages, across the Knoydart Peninsula - what he calls the UK's last true wilderness. We hear more about what inspired the race, but also how the race aims to give back to the local rural community.The Corbenic Camphill Community is a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities. This year marks the 10th anniversary of their Poetry Path, which winds through the surrounding grounds and showcases the work of some of Scotland's greatest poets, as well as the work of some of the care home's residents. Mark met with Jon Plunkett, the Community Director, to find out more about the inspiration behind this project, and how they are celebrating this anniversary.Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club have begun their spring season of sailing upon the Loch of Skene. Mark headed out on the water with them, to find out more about the club, their history, and the exciting events they host throughout the year.

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Lee Anderson! Justin was a professional writer and editor for 15 years before his debut novel, Carpet Diem, was published, going on to win the 2018 Audie award for Humor. His second novel, The Lost War, won the 2020 SPFBO award, leading to a four-book deal with Orbit for The Eidyn Saga. I really enjoyed his book The Lost War and it was one of my 3 favorite fantasy reads of 2024. Two short animations Justin scripted and produced were shortlisted for Scottish Creative awards, and he also writes TV and film scripts with his wife, Juliet. Their children's audio story, The Great Bumpkin King, was produced by BBC Scotland in 2019. Justin and Juliet live with their family in East Lothian, near Justin's hometown of Edinburgh. Please make sure to check out his book and social links in the space below and don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel! Author Website: https://justinleeanderson.com/ Author Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00XZE8SYS Author Instagram: @justinleeandersonauthor Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/justinleeandersonauthor/ Podcast Channel Links: Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/ Youtube Channel Subscription: https://youtube.com/@thefantasyandsci-fifanatic2328 Rss.com: https://media.rss.com/thefantasyandsci-fifanaticspodcast/feed.xml Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aCCUhora9GdLAduLaaqiu?si=cl-8VWgaSrOGDwJg-cKONQ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zd6mj2rQ Facebook Group join link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402724958101648/?ref=share

The Elsick Mounth is an ancient trackway, linking the River Dee to the Mearns, and is one of the routes featured in the new Scotsways guide on hill tracks. Mark and Rachel both met up with Colin Young, a Scotsways volunteer, who guided them along part of the route to point out some of the important historical and archaeological sites that can be seen from the track.Scotland's peatlands are an iconic part of the landscape, and have been undergoing targeted restoration across the country for the last fifteen years. Rachel visited Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and met with their Peatland Action Project Officer, Tasha Craven, to find out more about the importance of this habitat.Edinburgh's New Town is full of important buildings and some exemplary stonework. Andrew McMillan is a member of the Edinburgh Geological Society, and has recently put together a guided tour of the area around St Andrew's Square, and Mark met with him to hear more about the area's impressive geoheritage.Lorraine McCall has an impressive list of mountain achievements to her name, having completed all the Corbetts and Munros, and being the first known woman to summit all the Grahams in a single journey – all while overcoming three separate cancer diagnoses. Rachel joined her on the Moray Coast to find out more about how she fared during these challenges.Mark and Rachel are joined by Iain Hepburn from Bright Spark Burning Techniques, to share his expertise on muirburn and it's use in fighting wild fires.Hedgehogs are beginning to emerge again in Scotland after their long hibernation, and the ‘Pledgehog' project, based in Dunbar, are gearing up for another year of helping to raise awareness of the little garden mammals. Rachel went along to meet up with Jen Walker, to find out how they are utilising trail cameras as part of local conservation efforts.

Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—your go-to for workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas.

Mental clarity, earworms and jingles, tumbleweed jokes, cancellation reasons are cancelled, poetic things, Nicola isn't grizzly learning about The Dunbear near Lochend Woods parkrun in East Lothian and Danny goes round and round and under a motorway at Egham Orbit parkrun in Surrey.

Discover the extraordinary secrets of an incredible coastline to the east of Edinburgh in the County of East Lothian. It is an area of regal beauty with golden sandy beaches, medieval castles, the largest concentration of championship links golf courses in the world, gourmet restaurants and fabulous coastal and upland walks. In this second Episode,  we will start where we left off in the previous Episode having just left the village of Direlton with a view of the small hill, Berwick Law, up ahead on the right hand side. We will drive down to North Berwick and look at the fabulous Sea Bird Centre with interactive cameras to look directly into the nest of the sea birds on the Bass Rock. We will hear about the Bass rock, with it's castle and place of imprisonment over the centuries. We will then take the coast road down to Dunbar with an amazing sculpture nearby called Dunbear, a 15 foot Brown Bear – what is it doing there? We will then return to Edinburgh via East Fortune to see the extraordinary Museum of Flight and then onto Athelstaneford,  the village where the Scottish Flag, the Saltire, was born. We will pop into the lovely market town of Haddington to see it's lovely shops and cafés before having a look at the village of Gifford, a real hidden gem of a village with it's quirky cafés and ancient church with a connection to the American Declaration of Independence. A wonderful area, with some wonderful stories and so close to Edinburgh

In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Graham White from Anderson Strathern about the local market in East Lothian. They discuss the lack of "for sale" property, what's in demand and how the market differs in East Lothian from Edinburgh. Skip to the bit most relevant to you:0:00-0:38 Intro0:38-1:45 Property market activity in East Lothian 1:45-2:31 Sub-markets across East Lothian2:31-3:22 Most in-demand East Lothian properties3:22-4:23 Prices being achieved in East Lothian4:23-5:11 Where are the most expensive homes in East Lothian?5:11-6:03 Property price increases in East Linton6:03-8:15 Are "London buyers" heading to East Lothian?8:15-9:08 Should you sell before you buy in East Lothian?9:08-9:52 Where are the East Lothian property hotspots?9:52-11:00 How have new builds affected the market?11:00-12:06 The outlook for the remainder of 202412:06-13:24 Can first-time buyers thrive in East Lothian?13:24-14:05 Small houses in East Lothian14:05-15:21 Reasons to move to East LothianGot a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQwRead the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1TESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.

Join us for the conclusion of our two-part series on golf trips to Edinburgh and East Lothian. Part 1 covered the exceptional golf courses near Edinburgh. Part 2 is focused on your time off the golf course in and around Scotland's capital.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Director of Instruction at Westhaven GC and Head Golf Coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN - Ben Pellicani. We discuss the state of golf instruction, different styles of coaching, and his amazing trip he did with his team to East Lothian, Scotland….and all the lessons learned from that trip.

When it comes to Golf and the Good Life, the Edinburgh & East Lothian region is simply as good as it gets. Join Connor & D.J. as they provide some essential insight for golf trips to Scotland's capital city. Part 1 covers the exceptional golf near the Edinburgh area. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Muirfield 7 Things to See at Gullane Golf Club 7 Things to See at North Berwick Golf Club East Lothian Off the Beaten Path 5 Things to See While Sightseeing in Edinburgh

Welcome to the Travel Royally Podcast, where we explore the world's most exclusive destinations and experiences fit for royalty. In this episode, join us as we sit down with Cameron Byrne, Head of Memberships at the prestigious Dunbar Golf Club nestled on the picturesque coast of East Lothian, Scotland. Discover the allure of Dunbar Golf Club, steeped in history and surrounded by stunning Scottish landscapes. Cameron Byrne shares insider insights into what makes Dunbar a must-visit for golf enthusiasts and travelers seeking luxury and authenticity. From the club's rich heritage to its breathtaking views of the North Sea, each moment at Dunbar promises a truly royal experience. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Dunbar Golf Club and delve into the unique charm of East Lothian on the Travel Royally Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelroyally/support

Welcome to a new series of episodes brought to you by The kbbreview Podcast. Your host is kbbreview editor-at-large Rebecca Nottingham for these monthly episodes meeting the Rising Stars of the kbb independent retailer sector, brought to you in association with Blum.In this first episode we're meeting our Rising Star for August, Melissa Halliday from Archispek in East Lothian.But first, let's explain what the Rising Star is all about and how YOU can nominate your own.Yes, We've teamed up with Blum to find the industry's upcoming stars because successful businesses and industries are always looking for fresh, new, creative talent. These rising stars often drive companies to innovate and embrace new practices and technologies and, guided by experienced hands, they can grow into valuable team members or even the next generation of business leaders.The development of this pool of new, young talent is so important to the future of the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retail sector and that's why we're expanding the scope of our annual ‘Rising Star' award.Between now and March next year we'll be picking a monthly Rising Star to feature in the magazine, online and this very podcast. Those eight monthly winners then become the shortlist for the overall winner which will be revealed at the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025 in April.It's all very exciting so we need YOU to tell us who your Rising Star is - who are the members of your team that you believe stand out as a star of the future in this industry?There are only two rules:They must be currently employed by a retailer - defined as a company that sells direct to the consumer.They must be under 30 years of age on March 4, 2025. Other than that, they can perform any job role within your business - admin, design, sales, finance, installation, we don't mind as long as they're a star!You can find all the info you need at kbbreview.com/risingstar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in East Lothian with Patricia Stephen, founder of Phantassie Organic Produce. They head out to the fields during pumpkin planting and chat about the growth in organic food and farming over recent years.Friday 12th July was the launch of this year's Big Butterfly Count organised by the charity Butterfly Conservation. Mark met Apithanny Bourne, their East Scotland branch chair, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to find out more about the count and see if they could spot the elusive Holly Blue.In this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast, Helen Needham is in rural Wales with musician Owen Shiers. Owen lives in a housing cooperative in Ceredigion which was formerly a sheep farm and is now a woodland. He explained how that process had happened and they chat about the concept of rewilding.A year ago, Mark headed out on a trip with Hans Unkles, co-owner of Scotland's first ever electric, solar-powered fishing vessel. A couple of weeks ago, Mark and Rachel caught up with Hans to hear how the first year of the boat has gone and if anyone has been inspired to follow in his footsteps.The Pine Hoverfly is one of the rarest species in Scotland. It used to thrive in Pine woodlands across the country but is now confined to just a small area of the Cairngorms. Rachel visits the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie where the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland are working on a breeding programme. Dr Helen Taylor told her about the project which has involved releasing thousands of eggs and larvae into the Cairngorms National Park in an attempt to save the species from extinction.Farmer turned comedian Jim Smith has become pretty well known across Scotland over the last few years, especially in farming circles. He's appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, on TV and radio and now he has his own BBC Radio 4 series- Me and the Farmer. Jim chats to us live about his journey from cattle to comedy.Two years ago, journalist Paul English encountered a team of archaeologists exploring a patch of land in Govan in Glasgow. The team, from the University of Glasgow, were taking part in a research project to uncover what they could of the one remaining site of the Glasgow Garden Festival of 1988. Paul recently went back to catch up with the team and see what treasures they'd uncovered.While on the outskirts of Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago, Mark bumped into a man on a strange looking electric bike. It turned out to be Jim Gayes who is working with the charity Sustrans on mapping the off-road National Cycle Network. He explained more about how the bike system works and why the mapping is important.

Discover the extraordinary secrets of an incredible coastline to the East of Edinburgh in the County of EAST LOTHIAN. It is an area of regal beauty with golden sandy beaches, medieval castles, the largest concentration of championship links golf courses in the world, gourmet restaurants and fabulous coastal and upland walks. In this first Episode, we start in the town of Musselburgh where the Romans left their mark in the first century, to Carbery Hill, the battleground where Mary Queen of Scots lost her Crown. We will see the site of the battle of Prestonpans and hear the true story of how the battle unfolded from Dr Arran Johnston, the Director of Scottish Battlefields. We will pass through Longniddry and hear about Gosford House, a fabulous mansion in the centre of a 5000 acre estate. Then, onto my own village of Aberlady, where Robert Clark, the General Manager of the newly refurbished boutique hotel, the Leddie, will give us his take on the area. From there to the wonderful village of Gullane, voted one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom. With lovely restaurants, cafes, art galleries, ice cream parlours, three golf courses and a wonderful mile-long golden sandy beach, what is there not to love. Then onto our final destination of Dirleton with it's own golden sands and a medieval castle right in the middle of the village.  At the end of the Podcasts, you will hear from a young lady, Lisa Gillen, who surprised John at Culloden Battlefield and also two of John's guests, who were just coming to the end of their tour, to get their take on Scotland.

Rachel Stewart visits Tricia Stephen of Phantassie Organics in East Lothian

The multi-award-winning folksinger, songwriter and storyteller, Karine Polwart, crafts an elegy in song for Al Beck, a local legend of rural East Lothian. The songs - were Al's choices for ‘Beckstival' a back garden celebration co-created in the depth of lockdown during June 2020, just weeks before Al's death from cancer. The music ranged from 60s psychedelia and pop classics to a traditional pipe march. The tender and witty email correspondence between the two gives voice to Al himself, and underpins Karine's week-long meditation on the role that song plays in each of our stories of living and dying - as lullaby and love letter, memory marker and memorial. In this first essay Karine describes making the offer of the private gig and being overwhelmed by Al's response, starting what would be remarkable collaboration for them both.Written and Presented by Karine Polwart Producer by Peter McManus Mixed by Sean Mullervy

Open Seas is a Scottish charity that focusses on protecting our marine environment and the things that live in it. A few weeks ago, Mark joined them in Skye where they were carrying out seabed surveys. While the weather didn't play ball and they didn't get out on their planned boat trip, the team did manage to show him the kind of footage they record and why it's important in influencing the kinds of protection marine areas can get.Rachel is in Pitlochry where the Firebrand Theatre Company along with the Festival Theatre are staging a play all about naturalist and poet Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed. She hears about how the play came together and the extraordinary legacy of Nan.Wigtown is now well known across Scotland and the wider literary world as Scotland's Book Town. It's a title it has held since 1998 and since the first festival in 1999, the town has seen its prospects transformed. Mark met up with Anne Barclay from the festival company to hear about the positive changes in the town over the past 25 years.Rachel heads out on a coastal foraging walk as part of the 2024 Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival which kicks off this weekend. Forager Daniel shows her some of the things that can be found along the coastline from plants to seaweeds, foods and medicine.By the time Out of Doors is broadcast, Scotland will have played Germany in the opening match of Euro 2024. For the past few days Scotland fans have been arriving in Munich and the town is covered in tartan and saltires. But what is the origin of the white cross on a blue background? Mark visits the Scottish Flag Trust at Athelstaneford in East Lothian to find out more.The story of modern whaling in the Southern Hemisphere is a controversial one. Many British companies played a key role in the industry, and they had a largely Scottish workforce. A project is underway to collect the memories of those who worked in the industry and their families before it's too late. We chat live to Helen Balfour from the Whalers' Memory Bank to find out more about the project.A couple of weeks ago the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, The Waverley, made its first ever visit to Ullapool. Our news colleague in Inverness Stephen Macleod went along to experience the excitement.In this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast, Rachel speaks to Artist in Residence at the Rahoy Nature Reserve, Liz Myhill. Her role is to raise awareness of the huge reserve and encourage people to visit and explore. We hear an excerpt.More than 130 years ago two men began a years' long adventure to discover, climb and map Skye's famous Black Cuillin. Professor Norman Collie was a scientist and John Mackenzie was a local mountain guide. The unlikely pair are considered among the greatest pioneering mountaineers of their time and in 2020 after several years of fundraising, a statue was erected in their memory. Mark went to visit it in Sligachan and hear Collie and Mackenzie's story.

The UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme has been running for over 6 years now, with thousands of people counting insects in gardens, parks and on farms. So how are our pollinators faring?We visit a network of connected land in Ayrshire, designed to encourage pollinators. The network is being expanded after receiving funding from the Scottish Government. It was set up over the last decade or so, and includes farmland, council land and some unexpected leisure areas.And according to a recent study from the charity the Farm Safety Foundation, 95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today. Farmstrong Scotland is doing what it can to help, by organising events where people can get together to discuss wellbeing. We report from one of them - on a farm in East Lothian, which has a recently opened outdoor sauna.Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Heather Simons

A thrummingly positive pod this week! Nicola was at the adorable Whitekirk Hill parkrun in East Lothian, Scotland, whilst Danny was at the tremendous Holkham parkrun in north Norfolk.

Rachel visits Fairhill Rise, an education centre in East Lothian which is part of the Ruskin Mill Trust. The centre provides outdoor learning and activities for those with autism and additional needs. Rachel meets the manager and hears about their work.Ahead of World Otter Day this coming Wednesday, Mark visits International Otter Survival Fund in Broadford on Skye to hear about the work they carry out across the world and meet some of the otters they have in their care.Over the past couple of weeks folk singer Kirsty Law has been walking along the route of the River Tweed. Her Meander tour has seen her meet other musicians along the way and stop to perform gigs as she goes. Maud Start went to catch up with her near Innerleithen.Mark joins a bike bus in Edinburgh- a safe way for kids to cycle to school. He hears from the organiser Jarlath Flynn about where the idea comes from and sees first hand how they work. He also chats to some of the children and their parents about the benefits of cycling to school.Soil Association Scotland and other groups have been carrying out crop trials to see which varieties of flax might grow best in Scotland. Rachel visits Lauriston Farm near Edinburgh who are part of the project to see the process of sowing the flax. And she meets Rosie Bristow from Fantasy Fibre Mill who has been using flax to make yarn and then linen.There seem to be a lot of dandelions on the go at the moment, with many gardeners cursing their presence in their lawns. However, the humble dandelion actually has many great properties so perhaps we shouldn't be quite so quick to pull it out. We chat live to M.T. O'Donnell, founder and editor of Scotland Grows Magazine about the benefits of the dandelion.And in our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast Mark spent some time at the Chippendale International School of Furniture near Haddington. We hear an excerpt of him chatting to some of those at work making some unique pieces of furniture.

Mark Stephen visits the Chippendale International School of Furniture near Haddington in East Lothian. He meets the principal and students from home and abroad taking part in the courses run by the school

Martha Kearney hears stories of recovery from the Firth of Forth. First, she takes to the water with guide Maggie Sheddan and skipper John McCarter to explore the iconic Bass Rock, a volcanic island just beyond the shores of North Berwick in East Lothian. A decade ago, Bass Rock became the world's largest colony of Northern gannets, home to over 75,000 breeding sites. Then, in 2022, Avian Flu hit the colony at the height of the breeding season. By 2023, the total population was estimated at just under 52,000 breeding sites, a decrease of over 30% from the count in 2014. But now, at the beginning of a new breeding season, hope is in the air as the gannets return to the rock. Meanwhile, back on dry land, another story of recovery unfolds. Over the winter months, North Berwick was hit by huge storms. Four-metre waves, in combination with spring tides, left behind a huge hole in the harbour wall. Martha speaks to Andrew Duns from the North Berwick Harbour Trust and harbour master Ricky Martin about the repairs that are now underway. The storms also shifted the sand dunes on the beaches around North Berwick. Emma Marriott, Conservation Assistant at the Scottish Seabird Centre, tells Martha about the post-storm beach cleans which unearthed ancient litter from the 1960s. Presented by Martha Kearney Produced by Becky Ripley

American Mink are an invasive non-native species which have become widespread in parts of Scotland after their release from fur farms. Rachel meets Karen Muller from the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative on the River Spey to hear why it's important to catch the mink. They also scope out a potential site to set a mink trap.In his day job, George Sherriffs is an acquisitions librarian with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. But in the coming week, George is going to be running an incredible 356 miles between all the RBGE sites in Scotland to raise awareness and funds for the work they do. Mark went to meet him and hear how the challenge came about.Mark is in Dunbar Harbour with Alex Williams who discovered a passion for kayak fishing four years ago. He takes Mark for a paddle in the harbour and tells him how he got hooked on the hobby and what's involved in fishing from a kayak.Our BBC Aberdeen colleague Donnie Mackay heads home to Lewis every April to help with the lambing on his family croft. This year he took along a recorder and made a lambing diary for Out of Doors during what was one of the wettest and coldest seasons he could remember.And it's not just sheep farmers that have been having a hard time this spring. It's been nearly impossible to get anything sown and the challenging conditions take a toll on farmers mentally as well as practically. We hear what the picture is like across Scotland from Katrina Macarthur, farming columnist with the Press and Journal.Stanley Robertson was a traveller and storyteller from Aberdeen and in 1988 he recorded an interview with former BBC Producer Doreen Wood on the Old Lumphanan Road. Recently Mark and Helen and went to seek it out for the Scotland Outdoors podcast. We hear an excerpt of them looking for one of Stanley's favourite oak trees.If you're from a farming background, you may be familiar with brose – a very traditional and simple oatmeal-based dish. In fact, it's not too far removed from the much trendier oat milk that is a popular dairy alternative. Rachel visits a producer in East Lothian who is making Brose and show her the process.

Rachel is in East Lothian where local residents are campaigning for better access across the busy A1 road. For a considerable stretch there's no official pedestrian crossing linking the villages close to Dunbar with the coast. And as Rachel sees, it's a very busy road to try and cross as a cyclist or pedestrian.Mark visits Dean Castle in Kilmarnock and finds out about its fascinating history including being completely destroyed by fire before an impressive restoration in 2018.The Covid lockdown led to lots of people taking up new and different hobbies. For author Colin Liddell, his lockdown project was translating all the Gaelic place names noted on maps within 175 square miles of Pitlochry. Rachel chats to Colin about his project and what it has taught him.Earlier this week a new wildlife law aimed at protecting birds of prey and regulating the grouse shooting industry passed its final vote at Holyrood. BBC Scotland's Environment Correspondent Kevin Keane chats to Duncan Orr-Ewing from RSPB Scotland about why they are pleased The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will be introduced. And he also hears from Ross Ewing from Scottish Land and Estates about the impact this will have on Scottish estates and their concerns.Water voles have been present in Glasgow for hundreds of years. However recently, they have been found in some more unusual locations. Mark finds out about a thriving population of grassland water vole living in and around the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.And we hear more about other urban mammals when we chat live to Rose Toney from the North East Scotland Mammal Network about their new urban mammal groups.For several months now artist Chris Rutterford and several hundred people from the Alloway community have been creating giant paintings on boards, reflecting the local culture and heritage to improve a local railway tunnel. The work has just started to be put up on display, so Rachel headed for a look.In our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast Helen Needham wanders around Glasgow Green with musicians Laura-Beth Salter and Ali Hutton who have created a new album called 'From the Ground' as a response to climate change. We hear an excerpt.Point to point horse racing used to run every weekend between January and March. But now there are only two races in Scotland, both held at Overton Farm near Lanark. The first event is taking place this weekend and Mark went to take a look at the course and find out what's involved in a point to point race.

If you could pick one person to try and explain the madness of men's professional golf, surely Iain Carter would be top of the list. The BBC's golf correspondent has enjoyed an unparalleled career – covering all the major tournaments for radio and online – and is the author of a series of best-selling books. His latest, Golf Wars: LIV and Golf's Bitter Battle for Power and Identity, bids to make sense of the conflict between the rival tours that has threatened to tear the sport apart. Iain joins Steve and Tom to discuss his new tome, the internal warfare that is still splitting the game, and we ask where and how it is all going to end. Iain also talks about The Big Golf Race – Prostate Cancer UK's drive to raise money for men affected by the disease. Elsewhere in this episode… Tom takes Steve's money after a Players bet showdown (and gloats about it a little bit!) Steve recounts an epic trip to East Lothian – but which course didn't quite hit the heights for him? Will Tom finally prove a birdbrain in this week's Rules Corner? The NCG Golf Podcast is produced in association with the TaylorMade TP5 golf ball.

Recorded Live with The Highland Hutter, Peter MacQueen.Peter joined Nashy for a chat on all things hutting and living off grid. Recorded at Ocean Vertical in East Lothian with a packed audience and a roaring fire the conversation flows through Peters journey to today from TV to books, living off the land and living life to the full.Peter MacQueen is a passionate hutter, and has been ever since his family built their hut on the Argyllshire coast. Presenter of BBC Alba's Gardening and Lifestyle series; Gàrradh Phàdruig (Peter's Garden) alongside his partner Coinneach AKA the Hebridean Baker and their Westie dog, Seòras. His debut book 'The Art of Hutting' was published in November 2023 and will be released in the US & Canada in February 2024.This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property Management - EdinburghContact Nashy for Podcast sponsorship opportunities and get you brand / business in the ears of thousands of listeners.Follow Nashy...Insta - @the_getafterit_family Insta - @getafterit_nashyYouTube - GET AFTER IT with NashyTwitter - @GetAfterItNashyFacebook - GET AFTER IT with Nashy

Earlier this week Mark went along to Agriscot, a farm business event held at Ingliston just outside Edinburgh. He spoke to Bob Carruth from NFU Scotland about who attends and what the topics were up for debate. Green woodworking involves making things out of unseasoned or unprocessed wood using only hand tools. It's a method which appears to be growing in popularity as Rachel found out when she met green woodworker Aaron Sterritt near Forres. Helen Needham visits James Reid of Tap O' Noth Farm to hear about his approach to farming. He uses a method called permaculture, which focuses on the harmonious integration of landscape and people Mark is in Perthshire- Big Tree Country- exploring the Dunkeld Tree Trail as we mark National Tree Week. And joining us live to tell us more about National Tree Week is Jon Stokes from The Tree Council who run the week and are marking 50 years of planting trees. While he was at Agriscot Mark met Euan Bone from Glenkiln Farm on Arran whose family had just won the Champion of Champions award at the first-ever Scottish Agriculture Awards. He tells Mark about how important diversification has been to the farm. Colourful beach huts were once a well known sight on East Lothian's beaches. Sadly over the years many of them fell into disrepair. However, visitors now have a chance to see them in their heyday and discover the stories behind them at the Coastal Communities Museum in North Berwick. Rachel went along for a look. Mark heads on a hutting adventure with author and BBC Alba presenter Peter MacQueen. Peter's first book, The Art of Hutting: Living Off-Grid with the Highland Hutter, has just been published and he took Mark to meet his Dad at the family hut near Oban.

***WARNING****GOREThe Tale of Sawney Bean is a gory one, and definitely one you don't want to listen to with the kiddos around. Sources: https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/what-a-hermit-taught-me-about-wealthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Beanhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Sawney-Bean-Scotlands-most-famous-cannibal/

In this episode, the conversation focuses on meat eating quality. The discussions are with Bruce McConachie, QMS's Head of Industry Development and Dan Gilmour, a third generation butcher from East Lothian.  For the red meat sector to be able to meet the challenges of a global marketplace improving the eating quality and consistency of our red meat is essential. This podcast gives a great insight into QMS's Meat Eating Quality report, which is encouraging the red meat sector to discuss how Scotland might change its determining the consistency of how meat tastes, eats and cooks. The work was carried out by Birnie Consultancy and points to a number of key themes that affect the eating quality of a piece of meat, and why it matters.

Two big weeks of magnificent links golf are upon us, and the first is the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club, East Lothian. This co-sanctioned PGA Tour & DP World Tour event has an even larger purse this year, FedExCup points up for grabs and three spots into next week's Open Championship. On the podcast, Elk & Diane look back on last week's John Deere Classic (where three of their picks finished within the top-10), preview the Scottish Open, navigate the terrain of the course, go through the field and pick their players from the field in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch and Dark Horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Taylor - Founder of The Wave Project joins Nashy to discuss the work he does with the Wave Project through Surf Therapy helping children with their mental health.They combine the therapeutic elements of the ocean with the adventure of surfing and a supportive culture of acceptance to help children do things they never thought possible.Joe is currently touring the UK and will be in Dunbar, East Lothian on June 9th. Nashy will be there with the family and the Saltrock Clothing team.There are still tickets available for the FREE event. Come along and join us!This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property Management - EdinburghContact Nashy for Podcast sponsorship opportunities and get you brand / business in the ears of thousands of listeners.Follow Nashy...Insta - @the_getafterit_familyInsta - @getafterit_nashyYouTube - GET AFTER IT with NashyTwitter - @GetAfterItNashyFacebook - GET AFTER IT with NashyFacebook - Dads and Dudes - Private groupFacebook - Dads and Dudes - Private group

In todays episode Helen highlights the final piece of the jigsaw as she concludes her special mini series looking at the charities which have been supported by Project Giving Back, giving them an opportunity to raise awareness about their cause at the worlds greatest flower show which gets underway next week. Helen speaks with the duo Nicola and Susan of Semple Begg who are designing their first Chelsea garden for the charity The Tea Pot Trust, a charity providing art therapy for children and young people with chronic illnesses and hidden conditions. The Tea Pot Trust Elsewhere Garden will be relocated to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after the show. Helen also interviews the charity's CEO Sarah Randall, to find out more about the story behind The Tea Pot Trust, based in East Lothian in Scotland. To find more visit www.teapot-trust.org, www.semplebegg.com, www.rhs.org.uk. To find out about Helen's new book and to order a copy and find out about her book tour go to www.growcookinspire.com

GET AFTER IT - LIVE with Calum MacleanRecorded in front of a Live audience Nashy sits down for a chat with Cold water swimmer, presenter, author and adventurer Calum Maclean.Ocean Vertical in Dunbar, East Lothian was the location and with fire pits burning the conversation flowed through Calum's adventures, content creating, mental health and much much more.A huge thanks to everyone that came along on the night and to the OV team for making everyone feel so welcome and relaxed.Follow Nashy and Ocean Vertical across socials to keep up to date with future events!This Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property Management - EdinburghContact Nashy for Podcast sponsorship opportunities and get you brand / business in the ears of thousands of listeners.Follow Nashy...Insta - @the_getafterit_familyInsta - @getafterit_nashyYouTube - GET AFTER IT with NashyTwitter - @GetAfterItNashyFacebook - GET AFTER IT with NashyFacebook - Dads and Dudes - Private group

Hello to you listening in Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a wee bit more for you) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.What if I told you that my friend and colleague, Dr. Nadine Kelly, MD, is a former medical doctor.What if I told you that Dr. Nadine left a soul-crushing medical career that depended on a sickness model to become a health advocate for Wise Women, helping hundreds of women find their healthy!Why? Because she believes in a broader and more holistic definition of health, including body, mind, and spirit, but also emotions, intellect, and relationships.Dr. Nadine's manifesto reminds Wise Women that they are much more than their dress size. Her advice: stop putting up with toxic relationships, swallowing your true emotions, and sacrificing your mental health. Stop using your body as a battlefield! You're always giving. You deserve to put yourself first, not just for your sake, but for those you love. Wise Women, let's make ourselves a priority right now! It's time to raise some health together!And so was born Health Raisers, a podcast for Wise Women by Dr. Nadine Kelly, former doctor, yoga instructor, and health integration coach. If you're ready to live your best and healthiest life, click the LINK to access her website:  If you're ready to take your first step as a Health Raiser, check out the free website questionnaire to assess where you are in your health journey right now.And if you're ready to take a bolder step into possibility with your health journey, click the LINK in the Episode Notes to email Dr. Nadine to learn more about classes and coaching.Get in touch with Dr. Nadine:Website: https://www.npkhealthintegration.com/Podcast links:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-raisers/id1603512807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iC6kypwws1vkElks8up0qCaptivate fm: https://feeds.captivate.fm/health-raisers/You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts  

For this week's Open Country, Helen Mark is in East Lothian in Scotland to revel in the beauty of the winter landscape. On the outskirts of Haddington, wildlife artist Darren Woodhead is ensconced in a hedgerow at dawn. Winter is his favourite time of year to paint; all his painting is done outside, sitting on the ground. He relishes the way in which the elements alter the way water-colours behave on the paper, creating patterns as the paint starts to freeze. Further east on the coast, Helen walks down onto one of the Dunbar beaches known locally as ‘Eye Cave Beach'. Land artist, James Craig, is engaged in the meditative art of stone stacking, at one with his surroundings, racing the rising tide. James organises the annual European Stone Stacking Championships here and tells Helen that his family has had a connection with the stones and the coastline for generations. On her final stop, Helen travels north-west to the sweeping sands of Gullane beach. Emily Hogarth takes inspiration from her daily walks across the wide open bay for her papercut art designs. Her work seeks to make the everyday magical, and she tells Helen there's nothing like winter in this part of Scotland to heighten her senses. Produced by Beatrice Fenton

Mollie Hughes joins Nashy for a Live recording in a room full of family, friends and adventurers in the fantastic East Lothian based Ocean Vertical HQ.From the summit of Everest to a 700 mile hike across the South Pole Mollie takes us on her epic adventures right up to today and the release of her new book Blue Scotland.Mollie travelled far and wide across Scotland to surf, swim, kayak and paddleboard in some of Scotland's most beautiful blue spaces and her book provides hints, tips and advice on how to travel to and stay safe in these locations.It was a pleasure for Nashy to catch up with Mollie while his 3 children sat well behaved in the front row.Hope you enjoy and please do check out and buy Mollie's book - Blue ScotlandThis Podcast is brought to you by ACE Property - Management and Sales - Edinburgh.Contact Nashy for Podcast Sponsorship opportunities and get you brand / business in the ears of thousands of listeners.Follow Nashy...Insta - @the_getafterit_familyInsta - @getafterit_nashyYouTube - GET AFTER IT with NashyTwitter - @GetAfterItNashyFacebook - GET AFTER IT with NashyFacebook - Dads and Dudes - Private group

This is a bonus Cereal episode featuring an extended interview with Angus McDowall and Alison Campbell of Mungoswells Malt and Milling in East Lothian, Scotland. Angus and Alison feature in episode 4 of Cereal: “The Miller is Missing”. In this episode, Angus explains how he – accidentally! – came to be milling the grain he grows on his 550-acre farm, and Alison gives us a tour of their very unusual Swiss Army flour mill. If you haven't listened to our Cereal series yet, we'd really encourage you to check it out. Listen here: www.farmerama.co/about/cereal Find out more about Mungoswells Malt and Milling, and where to buy their flour, at www.mungoswells.co.uk

In the second of two episodes recapping his first visit to Scotland, Andy Johnson gives Garrett Morrison his thoughts on two legendary courses—North Berwick Golf Club and the Old Course at St. Andrews—and two lesser-known gems in the East Lothian region, Dunbar Golf Club and Kilspindie Golf Club. They discuss the brilliance of North Berwick's hole designs, the uniqueness of the Old Course's terrain, the drama of Dunbar's routing, and the advantages of playing Kilspindie with hickories. Andy also offers some general advice on planning a golf trip to Scotland. (Hint: don't overbook yourself!) Time stamps for course discussions: (2:16) North Berwick (37:07) The Old Course (52:29) Dunbar (1:01:58) Kilspindie

It's time for an East Lothian story as Fin talks to writer/director Shelley Middler about her new play ‘The Collie's Shed'. We learn about East Lothian's mining heritage, the effects of the pit closures on local communities across the county and the eerie parallels between politics then and now.

A speech described by The New York Times in the days after delivery as 'the greatest speech since Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address'. Jimmy Reid's speech was reprinted in full and praised around the world.  In this episode, Jimmy Reid biographer and Westminster MP Kenny MacAskill (member for East Lothian in Scotland since 2019) talks about this famous speech, as well as 'no bevvying' shipyard address, and Reid's life and achievements as a worker advocate, politician, union leader, and media commentator.  There are snippets of speeches from Jimmy Reid's funeral, which included eulogies from Billy Connelly and Sir Alec Ferguson. Kenny MacAskill reads a full version of the Glasgow University speech as speech of the week, because no full audio version exists.  MacAskill's biography, 'Jimmy Reid: A Scottish Political journey' is excellent.  Speakola is supported by listeners. There is a Patreon page which you can join If you want to offer Tony regular support for as little as $3/mth. Also welcome credit card donations,  which can be monthly or one off. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want a fortnightly email setting out great speeches by theme. Subscribe to Tony Wilson's 'Good one, Wilson' substack, to receive a weekly taste of his writing.  Tony's signed books are for sale at his website.  Spread the speakola word! @byTonyWilson @speakola_ on Twitter and Instagram. Email comments or ideas to tony@speakola.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode of the Scotland Series with the members of NewClub who traveled abroad for our first International Fixture, we revisit the golf courses and experiences at East Lothian. The Official Partner of The Summer Medal: Journeyman Distillery The Official Partner of the Founder's Cup: True Temper // https://bit.ly/3LOBg9u NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

GOLFLAND SCOTLAND is the guide to every Scottish golf course. Atkinson has contributed to golfing titles in the UK and USA, including National Club Golfer, Bunkered Magazine and Links Magazine Mike lives in Edinburgh and is lucky enough to play golf at Gullane in East Lothian and Boat of Garten in the Highlands. Craig has contributed golf stories to media outlets including Golf Magazine, The Times (London) and The New York Times. Together they have created a masterpiece! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travelroyally/support

As I write this, I am on a plane to London for what I call a 'Self-date'. A 'self-date' is a concept taken from the wonderful Julia Cameron's book The Artist Way, in which a block of time is taken purely for oneself and by oneself. For me, myself and I as some call it. But how incredibly challenging a concept for many women. I recall my own childhood of watching the women of many generations and their focus, attention, and actions. My grandmothers were housewives and spent all their time fussing and fawning over various family members, especially the men. My Granny Laidlaw was dispatched to boarding school (the REAL St Trinians) at the tender age of 5, when her parents, (my great grandparents), sailed off to live and work in India. My heart bleeds for her even now for her parents to be so far away when there was no mobile phones or internet. When I first heard about the cruel and unkind Victorian abandonment, to a stone-cold institution at this age, when many are only just starting to make sense of their surroundings, language and body; let alone loneliness and abandonment (or rejection as she viewed it) I was horrified. Why would parents do that to their children? How did she cope? Who was there for her when she was sad, down or depressed? Her girls-only boarding school taught her about the role of women during her years there.   She would later display her certificates proudly for Home Economics, aka about cleaning, hoover, washing dishes, and caring for their husbands. Let's not forget that even as recent as the 1960-1907's women were expected to give up their work and fully attend to their home and husband after marriage. My Granny Laidlaw was to take those certificates to heart and become an excellent wife and mother. That was her role, and she committed such dedication and resolve to it (despite my Grandfather having a long term mistress and a roaming eye for the ladies). My Granny Laidlaw was strong, loyal and full of duty. Yet, as she got older, she would be weighted down by giving out too much to others, and did not know how to do 'self-dates' or spend time on herself and was treated for chronic depression and other debilitating mental illnesses. I remember her saying to me how she felt invisible and worthless. "Would anyone even notice Wendy if I was gone?" She would say to me. "Of course, Granny!" I cried. "I would miss you soo much!" You see she was like a second mother to me, when my own mother was in and out of hospital after I was born with endless endometriosis, cysts and other medical complications. My other Grandmother, my Granny Downie, equally had a strong sense of stoicism and had a strict upbringing in East Lothian on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Her family worked hard and provided her with lots of love.  Yet, she would meet my Grandfather (whose mother left him and his father at aged 5 and be brought up in a fiercely hostile environment). My Granny would give birth to 9 children (of which only 7 survived) whilst running a farm during the bleak war times of running to underground bunkers, in between collecting eggs, feeding cattle, driving the combine harvester and up all hours during the night helping during lambing season. Their farm was their contribution during war times, and they were responsible for providing certain milk quotas and meat for the local village and towns. My Granny Downie had the most inspiring strength to navigate great uncertainty during her lifetime and bringing up her 7 children. She also took on the role of family mediator to navigate the internal sibling squabbles and shenanigans around the dinner table for decades.  What I loved the most was her delightful sense of humour, and despite the challenges, life threw her way, she taught me how to look for the tiny shards of light in any dark situation or times. So both of these amazing women taught me lots.   Their resolve and a firm dedication to the greater good during the period of World War 2 was impressive. I am sure that a time of dodging bombs, taking care of evacuees, distributing food to nearby camps despite the limited food rations, and keeping focused on others left little or no time for 'self-dates'.. I sometimes wonder what my Grandmothers would make of women being given a day of celebration and their expanding roles in society now a days. Personally, although I was inspired by them and their desire to take care of the home, husbands and family, I had a burning desire to expand further into entrepreneurialism from a young age. I have tried to 'do it all' and 'have it all.' I worked from home and set up my businesses when my children were born. I wanted to make a difference in the world, and I was intrigued to see what I could accomplish but I did not want someone else to bringing up my children or see their first step or hear their first word. The past few decades were incredibly challenging at times especially when I heard the judgement from other women about what I should and shouldn't do as a woman and mother. But I am pleased to see that the world has finally opened up for more and more for women and their visions, dreams and accomplishments. The heavy pressure to conform, to fit into a set box and stay confined to a particular set of antiquated rules, outlined by old fashioned and restricted values and ideals, are eroding away to make way for women to celebrate themselves, each other and future generations of women. Historically, back in 8000-2000 BC, it is reported that men and women lived in a partnership model of society not a dominator model. Both genders were once regarded as equals in all ways and I feel there is much still to do to get back to that cohesive and collaborative way of living for all. So, as I ponder on the true meaning of International Women's Day today. I have taken time to reflect on my travels what the generations of women before me have had to endure or adapt to over the past 80-100 years.  I wonder what both of my Grannies would say now if they were both still alive. Personally, I think they would be in awe at the progressive nature of women now, their continued accomplishments and the great opportunities available to women now; thanks to the introduction of the internet and the great work of so many women breaking through so many glass ceilings. Also, they would be open-mouthed and wide eyes at the number of women spearheading the juggling act of home life, children and running businesses so eloquently as so many women do. And they often do it without making much fuss but often with little alone time to allow for reflection and celebration at their wins and how far they have come. What I love about celebrating women today, on International Women's Day, is this idea of cohesiveness and togetherness. I grew up with a mother who felt threatened and intimidated by other women. It always perturbed me that she was so wary and suspicious she was of her same gender. I appreciate that there have been times in history that have not encouraged women's togetherness. In fact, it was commonplace for the long-suffering, faithful and dutiful wife in golden olden times to be promptly replaced by a younger model and discarded like an empty crips packet. History is littered with stories like this dating back to Roman times. So, as a gender, we have come far. We come together more and celebrate more, especially when we recognise that we often have the same common challenges we have been battling for decades, if not hundreds of years. Women have been fighting the wage gap, the sexism and the outdated messages of 'stay at home, barefoot, pregnant and chained to the kitchen sink' for many years. Which is fine if that is what she really wants. But often, like my Grandmothers, other talents and ambitions lie beneath the surface or are squashed by people who do not celebrate a woman's worth and contribution. Old ways are thawing and breaking down. I welcome that women are growing in confidence to question the old ways. I love that more women are now tuning into their own instincts about their roles in life, relationships, society, and, of course, their careers. There is nothing more uplifting than feeling the bond with a strong woman who sees your potential then mirrors that back, with the unwavering belief, of what is possible and her belief in you. I have heard that some older generations of women (who have achieved great success) say that they felt they had to become 'a man in a woman's body'. I don't think that helps any woman's growth in our society. What does that say to the younger generations coming up? "Don't be a woman but learn to act and behave like a man in a woman's body!" And that then feeds back into the mistrust of women by other women. I believe that women just need to be themselves; no matter what. Women need to surround themselves with inspiring and supportive women who genuinely believe in them until they can believe in themselves. The work I do now complements this intention beautifully. Endometriosis can destroy a woman's confidence to its core. Many women lose touch with their bodies and instincts and dislike themselves. They may feel a victim to the condition, especially when it impacts their daily life and career in such a devastating fashion. And I hope that more women will offer mentorship and supportive programs to hold the torch and be that light to allow millions of women to step out and step up into their power so more women can celebrate International Women's Day in greater numbers. This brings me lastly to the women of Ukraine right now. To see photographs of women coming together is hopeful for their future procession of the profound trauma they much be enduring right now. It is heartwarming to hear about the many Polish families waiting at the railway stations, willingly with open arms, to welcome complete strangers into their home. For women to embrace other women and their families in this way, at this overwhelming time, when their own homes, towns and villages have been blazoned to the ground, gives great hope for us all despite all the horrors. To see two neighbouring countries be supportive is inspiring. Especially when you consider, if there had been old feelings of threat and hostility on each other, it could cause the continued displacement of so many families for years to come. The BBC news has quoted that out the 1,200,00 Ukraines who have gone over the border into Poland in the past few weeks, it is estimated some 500,000 these people have been embraced into the Polish homes. What a heartwarming thought at such tragic times. I commend these women (and men) for their generosity of spirit and openness to others. For me, that is a true celebration and a wonderful example of International Women's Day right there. Whilst one angry Russian man tries to rip apart a whole nation of Ukrainians and destroy their spirit, these acts of kindness, generosity, and togetherness may help the women, men, and children heal faster in time. So, we need women to be women and not pretend to be men. We need more women to recognise that if someone is threatened by their new emerging strength, then to use that as the fuel to realise their potential, as it continues to awaken from the past fear and threat passed down from generations of women before them. So remember to celebrate all the millions of women's accomplishments and see them as the 'machete through the dense jungle forging a clear pathway' for our daughters, granddaughters and all female generations to come. International Women's Day is a celebration for all women to celebrate all women. Think of 5 women you admire the most and the reasons why? What is it about their character that you are drawing too? What is it about them that inspires you? How did they overcome the many challenges and obstacles thrown their way? What has been the meaning and message of their life and career? There are types of questions that I ask of myself when I see or hear the presence of a woman who has eloquently been able to hold her own and clear away for other women. I saw this huge sign in the centre of London earlier about International Women's Day and it said "Real change takes true character", but it is much more than that. Real change requires the focus of women outwardly supporting other women, ensuring they are lifting each other up and not tearing each other down. So, dear women, don't be a man!  Be 'ALL woman' and set out to unravel and discover your unique fingerprint contribution and change that you are destined to bring to the world! To your health! 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Their 2021 Trip to East Lothian and Fife While enduring the pandemic, hickory golfers everywhere dreamed of a return to the links and the prospect of getting back to international competition, camaraderie, and travel. Many of us suffered months of travel bans and course closures. Lingering for many was the potential that the 2021 World Hickory Open in St. Andrews would be our moment—our triumphant 'return to normalcy' and the first, big international opportunity to reengage with our brothers and sisters from around the globe in a convivial and memorable summit. As they say, the best laid plans... Scotland hadn't lifted the quarantine by the time decisions needed to be made. The 2021 W.H.O. was officially canceled. Two intrepid players—cofounders of the Southern Hickory Golf Society in the U.S.A.—said, "phooey, we're going!" [Sanitized for your consumption] No W.H.O.? We'll chart our own plan. And what followed proved to be a magical experience among new friends and old, on some of the most hallowed grounds for golf, culminating in a final day on The Old Course to cap off what was already a trip of a lifetime. Join us as we relive their trip and hear about the intricacies of planning and performing for 11 straight days in East Lothian and Fife, including 36-holes at Muirfield and the resplendent lunch with their members. St. Andrews photos copyright of Foremost Golf Photography

Dr Amy Small is a GP and a Long Covid fighter.  She's fought a personal battle with the disease and it seems like she's won.  She's fighting for support for patients with Long Covid in Scotland where she is a locum doctor in Lothian, having lost her job as a partner in East Lothian due to her illness.  She is a mother, a wife of a Long Covid sufferer, and advocate for those suffering from the condition.  And she is a ray of hope for all those of us who don't know when this will end - she talks us through what she did to get herself well and once again we hear it is all about pacing. 

In the latest episode of The Mariner's Mirror Podcast we begin three episodes dedicated to the maritime history of Scotland. In this episode I speak with Ben Saunders, a senior marine archaeologist with Wessex Archaeology, based at their office in Edinburgh, and we talk about the hulks of two X-Craft on the shore at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian.An innovative video has been created to accompany this podcast showing 3D photography of the wreck, overlaid with a 3D model of what the craft would have looked like.The 3D survey is the result of an important project run by Wessex Archaeology. The Covid 19 pandemic put enormous strain on mental health and resulted in the cancellation of projects designed to support the wellbeing of isolated veterans. With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Wessex Archaeology ran a training and research project based around two WWII mini submarines in Aberlady Bay, East Lothian. The Aberlady X-Craft project, supported by Breaking Ground Heritage, provided hands-on survey training and produced a condition report of the wrecks; while also inspiring eight individually researched projects, five of which have been taken through to completion, and engaging over 30 veterans. The project is part of Wessex Archaeology's longstanding work using heritage to support mental health and wellbeing.Using 3d models of the wrecks completed through photogrammetric survey as inspiration, the project assisted the volunteers to develop their own research projects. These included the construction of scale models of an X-craft with training in artefact scanning/photogrammetry; research into the loss of HMS Glorious by a relative of one of the casualties, the use of X-Craft in the Far East, the medical conditions that affected submariners; and the assessment of the Fred Bown archive, one of the survivors from K17, a submarine lost in a training accident in 1917 (the Battle of May Island). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.