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INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI. She reviews her weekend in Vegas with her bff Ron White, playing golf and gambling with friends.     TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Cheeto's Sweet Southern Heat Flavor Swap rods, and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Queso Crackers.    COURT NEWS (20:33): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart's restaurant “The Bedford” opening at Foxwoods Casino, Dolly Parton attends the opening of Dollywood, “Swifties” is now listed as an official word in the Dictionary thanks to the Taylor Swift movement, and Cher's son gets married.    UPDATES (23:33) : Kathleen shares updates on the sheriff in the Nancy Guthrie case, and Meghan Markle charges $2,700 for her 3-day retreat in Australia.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:58): Kathleen shares articles on the doomsday fish washing up on Mexican beaches, there have been 8 bigfoot sightings in 4 days in Ohio, Southwest is dropping service to Dulles and O'Hare airports, Dollar Tree is attempting to upgrade their client base, giant pandas are no longer extinct, 2 men face charges after breaking a woolly mammoth tusk in Branson, a judge issues a stern warning for a tourist accused of stealing a flamingo in Vegas, a 30-foot Doomsday fish found in Texas, Target is making 4 big changes to engage customers, McDonald's Canada launches breakfast poutine, and Bigfoot sightings are on the rise in Ohio.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (35:05): Kathleen reads about the discovery of artist Banksy's true identity, and Scottish wild cats have been discovered again in the Highlands.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:17:24): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:26): Kathleen shares Sister Mary Jo's uplifting Instagram posts, and reads about St. Brigit of Kildare – patron saint of dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, and newborns.     FEEL GOOD STORY (1:27:05): Kathleen shares a story about hidden detail on a mysterious 500-year-old imprint of Virgin Mary in Mexico City.   

In this week's episode, Lesley and Fraser navigate a blustery start to the week. Lesley recounts her experience at the Irish Consul's celebration in Edinburgh, noting Ireland's cultural confidence.The discussion turns to the "heating oil headache" facing off-grid Scots, with the UK government's £35 support package being branded as woefully inadequate. We look to our Northern neighbours for solutions, analysing how district heating and hydro energy allow countries like Finland to maintain energy security while the UK remains tethered to volatile fossil fuel markets.The mood shifts as we examine the continuing escalation in the Middle East. We discuss Donald Trump's "wasp's nest" approach to Iran, the tragic bombing of a girls' school in Minab linked to outdated AI data, and the growing criticism of the BBC's "sanitised" coverage of the conflict.We discuss the count down to the election and the SNP's campaign conference at the weekend with some headline grabbing announcments. Plus the news that ‘Your Party' like the Alba Party, won't be contesting the Holyrood elections. Plus, we look at the potential for political upheaval in Hungary, the latest goings on surrounding Peter Mandelson's departure, and Lesley's whirlwind tour of Scotland with her Finland film screenings.In this episode:St Patrick's Day Confidence: What Scotland can learn from the Irish approach to history and culture.The Heating Oil Crisis: Why £35 is a "hotchpotch" response to doubling energy bills for rural households.District Heating – Why Wait?: Analysing the Scandinavian model, where wasting industrial heat is against the law.Iran & The AI Failure: The devastating consequences of old data and the "distancing" language of modern warfare.BBC Under Fire: Ben Depeer's critique of "if it bleeds, it leads" and the challenges of reporting from a bunker.The Mandelson Payoff: The "brazenness" of a £547,000 request following a reputational meltdown.LinksSupport the podcast with a monthly or annual subscriptionhttps://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribeFinland Film Screenings & EventsCheck the latest dates for Lesley's screenings across Scotland.https://lesleyriddoch.com/eventsMetagama: An Atlantic Odyssey https://www.facebook.com/p/Metagama-An-Atlantic-Odyssey-61557037868810/17 March: Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy18 March: Universal Hall, Findhorn19 March: Community Hall, Kincraig20 March: Macphail Centre, Ullapool21 March: Stratherrick Public Hall, Gorthleck22 March: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye24 March: Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, Inverness25 March: Appin Village Hall, Argyll26 March: The Tolbooth, StirlingTickets for village halls:https://tickets-scotland.com/events.html...Tickets for Macphail Centre:https://tickets.highlifehighland.com/.../highlife.../2031529Tickets for all other venues:From venue box office & websites 'This acclaimed 5* live stage show tells the story of 1920s mass emigration from the Hebrides, featuring some of Scotland's top folk musicians and singers. The show has played to capacity audiences across the Highlands and Islands, Celtic Connections and HebCeltc Festival, with the current 2026 Scottish tour supported by Creative Scotland.''''The quality of the music is astonishing. A MUST LISEN! *****'' Folk London magazine''A story full of imense contemporary resonances. ****'' Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman''Top drawer music.'' Gary West, piper and piping podcast presenter''A night of exquisite music and storytelling. *****'' Inverness CourierAn ensemble of acclaimed musicians and singers will carry you aboard the Metagama, a journey that will take you to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic.Join award-winning writer Donald S Murray, musician Liza Mulholland, actor and 7:84 Theatre founding player Dolina MacLennan, noted Gaelic singer John Joe Macneil, fiddler Charlie Mackerron of Capercaillie, singer-songwriter Willie Campbell, young up-and-coming cellist Juliette Lemoine, and visual artist Doug Robertson, in marking this historic event with an evening of music, song and story.This five-star show toured to great acclaim and capacity audiences in the Highlands & Islands in 2023 and followed this with a sell-out concert at Celtic Connections 2024. This current tour in March 2026 has secured support from Creative Scotland, ★ Support this podcast ★

What if the happiest people in life aren't the ones with fewer problems—but the ones who know their purpose? In the final week of our Four Cups series, guest speaker Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, walks through the four promises God made in Exodus 6:6–7 and how they reveal the spiritual journey God has for every believer. From salvation to freedom to purpose and ultimately living a life that makes a difference, this message explains how God invites every person into a life of fulfillment beyond their problems. Discover how the "Fourth Cup" — the Cup of Praise — represents the joy of living out your purpose and helping others experience the hope of Jesus. Key Takeaways ▪ God has a spiritual journey for every believer. ▪ Salvation brings us out of the world, but God also wants to remove the "Egypt" still inside us. ▪ True fulfillment comes when you discover your God-given purpose. ▪ Every believer is called to be a minister and make a difference. ▪ Living generously, serving others, and sharing your faith brings the deepest joy. Scripture References ▪ Exodus 6:6–7 ▪ Matthew 5:13–16 ▪ 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, 16–18 ▪ 1 Peter 2:9 ▪ Ephesians 2:10 ▪ John 15:8–11 ▪ 2 Corinthians 9:11 ▪ 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Connect With Us If this message encouraged you, be sure to:

Maggie Robin raised a bear cub who grew into an extraordinary companion.When Maggie Robin and her wrestler husband Andy brought home a bear cub in 1970s Scotland, their friends thought they were mad. But the couple raised him as one of the family. Named Hercules, the tiny cub grew into a towering but gentle bear who slept by the fire, played in the garden and travelled everywhere with them. Attitudes towards keeping wild animals have changed since then, but at the time, Hercules was something of a celebrity and even appeared on film, on chat shows across the world, and met the then Prime Minister. To Maggie though, ‘Herc' was simply family. Then one day, while filming in the Highlands, Hercules slipped his leash and vanished into the wild, sparking a nationwide search.  Archive clips came from Hercules The Bear, A Love Story courtesy of Friel Kean Films. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Edgar MaddicottLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

Welcome to a special edition of Beats, Vines & Life, where music, wine, and authentic stories always take center stage. In today's episode, host MJ Towler dives deep into the soulful landscape of California's Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, joined by an incredible lineup of winemakers and growers: Gary Francioni, a true multi-generational farmer; Moret Brealynn, whose expressive Pinot Noirs and standout rosés are capturing the region's essence; and the Pinot legend himself, Adam Howard Lee.Together, they explore the origins and evolution of Santa Lucia Highlands—its mission roots, family stories, and passionate commitment to growing world-class grapes. From blending philosophies to vineyard tales, love for terroir, and even a little friendly competition (both in wine and on the golf course), the conversation celebrates community, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.Tune in as this group of wine superstars shares their journey, their craft, and what's next for this unique California region—an episode filled with laughter, learning, and a toast to the future.For more information about the Santa Lucia Highlands click the link!Follow SLH Wine on IG!For more information about ROAR Winery click the link!Follow ROAR on IG!For more information about Moret Brealynn Wines click the link!Follow Moret on IG!For more information about Clarice Wine Company click the link!Follow Adam on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Go to the-vines.com and use code BLACKWINEGUY to unlock member pricing and join their community for just $395, plus get a case of wines they make with their partners. (U.S. addresses only.)Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we listen to the latest message featuring Pastor Luke Willey! Our heart at Highlands is to lead you into a growing relationship with Jesus, so you can have a life full of purpose as you grow in your faith and lead others to Jesus. Connect with us here:Website: ⁠ https://highlandschurch.auFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/highlands.auInstagram: ⁠ https://instagram.com/highlands.au Bible Verses:1 Corinthians 15:54–57Colossians 2:15Romans 5:1 Philippians 1:6

WhoSusan Cross, Vice President of Operations at Aspen Skiing Company (and former Mountain Manager of Snowmass)Recorded onNovember 14, 2025 - which was well before I traveled to Snowmass and chased Cross around a bit in the pow. There she is tiny in the distance:About Aspen Skiing CompanyAspen Skiing Company (Skico) is part of something called Aspen One. Don't ask me what that is because even though they rolled it out two years ago I still have no idea what they're talking about. All I know or care about is that they own four ski areas and here is what I know about them:Don't be fooled by the scale of the map above - at 3,342 acres, Snowmass is larger than Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands combined. The monster 4,400-foot vert means these lifts are massively shrunken to fit the map - Snowmass operates three of the 10 longest chairlifts in America, and seven chairlifts over one mile long:You can't ski or ride a lift between the four mountains, but free shuttles connect them all. Aspen Mountain, Highlands, and Buttermilk are all bunched together near town, and Snowmass is a short drive (15 to 20 minutes if traffic is clear and dependent upon which base area you want to hit):Why I interviewed herAmerican ski areas will often re-use chairlifts or snowcats that other operators have outgrown. Aspen Mountain re-used a whole town.In 1879, Aspen the city didn't exist, and by 1890 more than 5,000 people lived there. They came for silver, not snow. In less than a decade they laid out the Victorian street grid of brick and wood-framed buildings using hand tools and horses, with the Roaring Fork River as their supply road.Aspen's population collapsed in the economic depressions of the 1890s and didn't rebound to 5,000 for 100 years. The 1940 Census counted 777 residents. That was 16 years before the first chairlift rose up Ajax, a perfect ski mountain above an intact but semi-abandoned town made pointless by history.It was an amazing coincidence, really. Americans would never build a ski town on purpose. That's where the parking lots go. But hey it all worked out: Aspen evolved into a ski town that offset its European walk-to-the-chairlifts sensibility with a hard-coded American refusal to expand the historic street grid in favor of protectionism and mansion-building. The contemporary result is one of the world's most expensive real estate markets cosplaying as a quaint ski town, a lively and walkable mixed-use community of the sort that we idealize but refuse to build more of. Aspen's population is now around 7,000, most of whom live there by benefit of longevity, subsidy, inheritance, or extreme wealth. The city's median household income is just over $50,000. The median home price is $9.5 million. Anyone clinging to the illusion that Aspen is an actual ski town should consider that it took 25 years to approve and build the Hero's chairlift. Imagine what the fellows who built this whole city in half a decade without the benefit of electricity or cement trucks or paved roads would make of that.The illusory city, however, is a dynamic separate from the skiing. Aspen, despite its somewhat dated lift fleet, remains one of America's best small ski mountains. But it is small, and, with no green terrain and barely any blues, the ski area lacks the substance and scale to draw tourists west of Summit County and Vail.Sister mountain Snowmass does that. And while Snowmass did not benefit from an already-built town at its base, it did benefit from not having one, in that the mountain could evolve with a purpose and speed that Ajax, boxed in by geography and politics, never could. Snowmass has built 13 new aerial lifts this century, including the two-station, mountain-redefining Elk Camp Gondola; the Village Express six-pack, which is the fourth-longest chairlift in America; and, in just the past two years, a considerably lengthened Coney high-speed quad and a new six-pack to replace the Elk Camp chairlift.I've focused on Aspen's story a bit over the years (including this 2021 podcast with former Skico CEO Mike Kaplan), but probably not enough. The four Aspen mountains are some of the most important in American skiing, even if visitation doesn't quite match their status as skiing word-association champion among non-skiers (more on that below). Aspen, a leader not just in skiing but in housing, the environment, and culture, carries narrative heft, and the company's status as favored property of Alterra part-owner Henry Crown hints at deeper influence than Skico likely takes credit for. Aspen, like Big Sky and Deer Valley and Sun Valley, is rapidly emerging as one of the new titans of American skiing, unleashing a modernization drive that should lead, as Cross says in our conversation, to an average of at least one new lift per year across the portfolio. Snowmass' 2023 U.S. Forest Service masterplan envisions a fully modern mountain with snowmaking to the summit. Necessary and exciting as that all is, forthcoming updates to the dated masterplans at Aspen Highlands (2013) and Buttermilk (2008), could, Skico officials tell me, offer a complete rethinking of what Aspen-Snowmass is and how the ski areas orbit one another as a unit.And they do need to rethink the whole package. Challenging Skico's pre-eminence in the Circle of American Ski Gods are many obstacles, including but not limited to: an address that's just a bit remote for Denver to bother with or tourists to comprehend; a rinky-dink airport that can't land a paper plane; an only-come-if-you-have-nine-houses rap on the affordability matrix; a toxic combination of one of America's most expensive season passes and most expensive walk-up lift tickets; and national pass partners who do a poor job making it clear that Aspen is not one ski area but four.A lot to overcome, but I think they'll figure it out. The skiing is too good not to. What we talked about“I thought I had found Heaven” upon arrival in Aspen; Aspen in the 1990s; $200 a month to live in Carbondale; “as soon as you go up on the lifts, the mountain hasn't changed”; when Skico purchased formerly independent Aspen Highlands; Highlands pre-detachable lifts; four ski areas working (and not), as one ski resort; why there is “minimal sharing” of employees between the four mountains; why “two winter seasons, and then I was going back to Boston” didn't quite work out; why “total guilt sets in” if Cross misses a day of skiing and how she “deliberately” makes “at least a couple of runs” happen every day of the winter and encourages everyone else to do the same; Long Shot in the morning; the four pods of Snowmass; why tourists tend to lock onto one section of the mountain; “a lot of people don't realize their lift ticket is good for the four mountains”; “there's plenty of room to spread out and have a blast” even at busy Snowmass; defining the four mountains without typecasting them; no seriously there are no green runs on Aspen Mountain; the new Elk Camp six-pack; why Elk Camp doesn't terminate at the top of Burnt Mountain; why Elk Camp doesn't have the fancy carriers that came with 2024's new Coney Express lift; why Snowmass opted not to add bubbles to its six-packs; how Coney Express changed how skiers use Snowmass; why Coney is a quad rather than a six; why skiers can't unload at the Coney Express mid-station (and couldn't load last season); how Coney ended up with a mid-station and two bends along the liftline; the hazards of bending chairlifts and lessons learned from Alta's Supreme debacle; why Snowmass replaced the Cirque Poma with a T-bar (and not a chairlift); which mountain purchased the old Poma; Aspen's history of selling lifts and how the old Elk Camp wound up at Powderhorn ski area; where Skico had considered moving the Elk Camp quad; “we want everybody to stay in business”; why Snowmass didn't sell or relocate the Coney Glade lift; prioritizing future chairlift upgrades; the debate over whether to replace Elk Camp or Alpine Springs first, and why Elk Camp won; “what we're trying to do is at least one lift a year across the four mountains”; a photobomb from my cat; why the relatively new Village Express lift is a replacement candidate and where that lift could move; why we're unlikely to see the proposed Burnt Mountain chairlift anytime soon; and the new megalift that could rise on Aspen Mountain this summer.What I got wrong* I said that Breck had “T-bars serving their high peaks,” which is incorrect. In fact, Breck runs chairlifts close to the summits of Peak 8 (Imperial Superchair, the highest chairlift in North America), and Peak 6 (Kensho Superchair). I was thinking, however, of the Horseshoe T-Bar, an incredible high-alpine machine that I rode recently (it lands below Imperial Superchair on Peak 8).* I said that Maverick Mountain, Montana, was running a “1960-something” Riblet double. The lift dates to 1969, and is slated for replacement by Aspen Mountain's old Gent's Ridge fixed-grip quad, which Skico removed in 2024.* I referred to the Sheer Bliss chairlift as “Super Bliss,” which I think was fallout from over-exposure to Breck, where 12 of the chairlifts are named [SOMETHING] Superchair or some similar name.Why you should ski Aspen-SnowmassWhy do we ski Colorado? In some ways, it's a dumb question. We ski Colorado because everyone skis Colorado: the state's resorts account for 20 to 25 percent of annual U.S. skier visits, inbounds skiable acreage, and detachable chairlifts. Colorado is so synonymous with skiing that the state basically is skiing from the point of view of the outside world, especially to non-skiers who, challenged to name a ski resort, would probably come up with Vail or Aspen.But among well-traveled skiers, Colorado is Taylor Swift. Talented, yes, but a bit too obvious and sell-your-kidneys expensive. There's a lot more music out there: Utah gets more snow, Idaho and Montana have fewer people, B.C.'s Powder Highway has both of those things. Europe is cheaper (well, everywhere is cheaper). Colorado is only home to 26 public, lift-served ski areas, and only two of the 10 largest in America. Only seven Colorado ski areas rank among the nation's 50 snowiest by average annual snowfall. Getting there is a hassle. That awful airport. That stupid road. So many Texans. So many New Yorkers. Alternate, Man!But we all go anyway. And here's why: Colorado ski areas claim 14 of the 20 highest base areas in North America, and 16 of the 20 highest summits. What that means is that, unlike in Tahoe or Park City or Idaho, it never rains. Temperatures rarely top freezing. That means the snow that falls stays, and stays nice. Even in a mediocre Rocky Mountain winter – like this one – Colorado is able to deliver a consistent and predictable trail footprint in a way that no other U.S. ski state can match. Add in an abundance of approachable, intermediate-oriented ski terrain, and it's clear why America's two largest ski area operators center their multi-mountain pass empires in Colorado.Which brings us back to the thing most skiers hate the most about Colorado skiing: other skiers. There are just so many of them. And they all planned the same vacation. For the same time.But there is a back door. Around half of Colorado's 12 to 14 million annual skier visits occur at just five ski areas: Vail Mountain, Breck, Keystone, Copper, and Steamboat – often but not always strictly in that order. Next comes Winter Park, then Beaver Creek. And all the way down at number eight for Colorado annual skier visits is Snowmass.Snowmass' 771,259 skier visits is still a lot of skier visits. But consider some additional stats: Snowmass is the third-largest ski area in Colorado and the 11th-largest in America. From a skier visits-to-skiable-acreage ratio, it comes in way below the state's other 2,000-plus-acre ski areas (save Telluride, which is even more remote than Aspen):Why is that? The map explains it: Snowmass, and Aspen in general, lost the I-70 sweepstakes. They're too far west, too far off the interstate (so is Steamboat, but at least they have a real airport).Snowmass is worth the extra drive time. I-70 through Glenwood Canyon is slow-going but gorgeous, and the 40 miles of Colorado 82 after the interstate turnoff barely qualify as mountain driving – four lanes most of the way, no tight turns, some congestion but only if you're arriving in the morning. A roundabout or two and there you are at Snowmass.And here's what that extra two hours of driving gets you: all the benefits of Colorado skiing absent most of its drawbacks. Goldilocks Mountain. Here you'll find the fourth-highest lift-served summit in American skiing, the second-tallest vertical drop, and a dizzying, dazzling modern lift fleet spinning 20 lifts, including 9 detachables and a gondola. You'll find glorious ever-cruisers, tree-dotted and infinite; long bumpers twisting off High Alpine; comically approachable green zones at the village and mid-mountain. If Campground double is open, you can sample Colorado skiing circa 1975, alone in the big empty lapping the long, slow lift. And since the Brobots hate Snowmass, the high-altitude Hanging Valley and Cirque Headwall expert zones are always empty.That's one of four mountains. Towering, no-greens-for-real Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands are as rugged and wicked as anything a Colorado chairlift can drop you onto. And Buttermilk is just delightful – 2,000 vertical feet of no-stress-with-the-9-year-old, with fast lifts back to the top all day long.Podcast NotesOn Sugarbush and Mad River GlenI always like to make this point for western partisans: there is eastern skiing that stacks up well against the average western ski experience. Most of it is in northern Vermont, and two of the best, terrain-wise, are Alterra-owned Sugarbush - home of the longest chairlift in the world - and co-op-owned Mad River Glen, which still spins the only single chair in the lower 48. Here's Sugarbush:Mad River Glen is right next door. Just keep going looker's right off Mt. Ellen:On pre-Skico HighlandsWhoa that's a lot of lifts. And they're almost all doubles and Pomas.On Joe HessionHession is founder and CEO of Snow Partners, which owns Mountain Creek ski area, the Big Snow indoor ski ramp in New Jersey, Snow Cloud resort-management software, the Snow Triple Play Pass, and the Terrain Based Learning concept that you see in beginner areas all over America. He's been on the pod a few times, and he's a huge fan of Susan's.On Timberline's wonky vertMeasuring vertical drop is a somewhat hazardous game. Potential asterisks include the clandestine inclusion of hike-up terrain (Aspen Highlands), ski-down terrain with no return lift access (Sunlight), or both (Arapahoe Basin). Generally, I refer to lift-served vert, meaning what you can ski down and ride back up without walking. But even that gets tricky, as in the case of Timberline Lodge, Oregon, home to the tallest vertical drop in American lift-served skiing. We have to get mighty creative with the definition of “lift” however, since Timberline includes a 557-vertical-foot lift-served gap between the top of the Summit chairlift (4,290 feet) and the bottom of the Jeff Flood high-speed quad (4,847 feet). This is the result of two historically separate ski areas combining in 2018:Timberline's masterplan calls for a gondola from the base of Summit up to the top of Jeff Flood:For now, skiers can ski all the way down, but have to ride back up to Timberline from the Summit base via shuttle. To further complicate the calculus here, the hyper-exposed Palmer high-speed summit quad rarely runs in winter, acting mostly as a summer workhorse for camp kids. When Palmer's not running, a snowcat will sometimes shuttle skiers close to the unload point.Anyway, that's the fine print annotating our biggest lift-served vertical drop list:On Big Sky's new lifts and pod-stickingSnowmass' recent lift upgrade splurges are impressive, but Big Sky has built an incredible 12 aerial lifts in the past decade, 11 of them brand-new. These are some of the most sophisticated lifts in the world and include two six-packs, two eight-packs, a tram, and two gondolas. This reverse chronology of Big Sky's active lifts doubles as a neat history of the mountain's evolution from striver importing other resorts' leftovers to one of the top ski areas on the continent:Big Sky still has some older chairs spinning along its margins, but plenty of tourists spend their entire vacation just lapping the out-of-base super lifts (according to on-the-ground staff). The only peer Big Sky has in the recent American lift upgrade game is Deer Valley, which has erected nearly a dozen aerial lifts in just the past two years to feed its mega-expansion.On the Ikon Pass site being confusing as to mountain accessI just find the classification of four separate and distinct ski areas as one “destination” confusing, especially for skiers who aren't familiar with the place:On the new Elk Camp chairliftThe upside of taking nine years to distribute this podcast is that I was able to go ride Snowmass' gorgeous new Elk Camp sixer:On my Superstar lift discussion with KillingtonOn Aspen's history of selling liftsI somewhat overstated Aspen's history of selling lifts to smaller mountains. It seemed like a lot, though these are the only ones I can find records of:However, given Skico's enormous number of retired Riblets (28, all but two of which were doubles), and the durability and ubiquity of these machines, I suspect that pieces – and perhaps wholes – of Aspen's retired chairlifts are scattered in boneyards across the West.On the small number of relocated detachable lifts Given that the world's first modern detachable chairlift debuted at Breckenridge 45 years ago, it's astonishing how few have been relocated. Only 19 U.S. detaches that started life within the U.S. are now operating elsewhere in the country, and only nine moved to a different ski area:On Powderhorn's West End chairThe number of relocated detachables is set to increase to 10 next year, when Powderhorn, Colorado repurposes Snowmass' old Elk Camp quad to replace this amazing, 7,000-foot-long double chair, a 1972 Heron-Poma machine:Elk Camp is already sitting in a pile beside the load station (Powderhorn officials tell me the carriers are also onsite, but elsewhere):Powderhorn's existing high-speed quad, the Flat Top Flyer, also came used, from Marble Mountain in Canada.On Snowmass' masterplan and the proposed Burnt Mountain liftSnowmass' most recent U.S. Forest Service masterplan, released in 2022, shows the approximate location of a future hypothetical Burnt Mountain chairlift (the left-most red dotted line below):Unfortunately, Cross and the rest of Skico's leadership seem fairly unenthusiastic about actually building this lift. Right now, skiers can hike from the top of Elk Camp chair to access this terrain.On Aspen's Nell-Bell ProposalOh man how freaking cool would it be to ride one chairlift from Aspen's base to the top of Bell? Cross and I discuss Aspen Mountain's Forest Service application to do exactly that, with a machine along roughly this line parallel to the gondola:The new detachable would replace two rarely-used chairs: the Nell fixed-grip quad and the Bell Mountain double chair, which, incredibly, dates to 1957 (with heavy modifications in the 1980s), making it the fourth-oldest standing chairlift in the nation (after Mt. Spokane's 1956 Vista Cruiser Riblet, Mad River Glen's 1946 American Steel & Wire single chair, and Boyne Mountain's Hemlock Riblet double, moved to Michigan in 1948 after starting life circa 1936 as America's first chairlift – a single standing at Sun Valley).I lucked out with a gondola wind hold when I was in Aspen a few weeks back, meaning Nell was spinning:Sadly, Bell was idle, but I skied the liftline and loaded up on photos:On the original Lift 1 at AspenBehold Lift 1 on Aspen Mountain, a 1946 American Steel & Wire single chair that rose 2,574 vertical feet along an 8,480-foot line in something like 35 or 40 minutes. Details on this lift's origin story and history vary, but commenters on Lift Blog suggest that towers from this lift ended up as part of Sunlight's Segundo double following its removal from Ajax in 1971. That Franken-lift, which also contained parts from Aspen's Lift 3 – which dated to 1954 and may have been a Poma or American Steel & Wire machine, but lived its 52-year Sunlight tenure as a Riblet – came down last summer to make way for a new-used triple – A-Basin's old Lenawee chair.On the Hero's expansionAt just 826 acres, Aspen Mountain is the most famous small ski area in the West. The reason, in part, for this notoriety: a quirky, lively treasure chest of a ski area that rockets straight up, hiding odd little terrain pockets in its fingers and folds. The 153-acre Hero's terrain, a byzantine scramble of high-altitude tree skiing opened just two years ago, fits into this Rocky Mountain minefield like a thousand-dollar bill in a millionaire's wallet. An obscene boost to an already near-perfect ski mountain, so good it's hard to believe the ski area existed so long without it.Here's a mellow section of Hero's:And a less-mellow one (adding to the challenge, this terrain is at 11,000 feet):The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Join us live: Our next live podcast, "Access Louisville: The State of Dining Out," is set for 4 p.m. April 21 at 500 West Jefferson.  Three local chefs are coming on: Noam Bilitzer, of MeeshMeesh, Brittany Kelly of North of Bourbon and Lawrence Weeks of Murray's Creole Pub. We'll talk about issues facing the industry, including food costs, changing neighborhood dynamics and more. Tickets are available here.New apartment and single family home developments around town top this week's Access Louisville podcast. We start off talking about plans to renovate the Hubbuch & Co. Architecture building at 320-324 W. Main Sts. into 14 apartment units. Developers for the project include Lee Weyland, partner at CORE Real Estate Partners, Dean Wilkinson, president of Wilkinson Builders, and Bobby Bailey, founder of Louisville Geek.After that, we chat about plans for new apartments at 11501 Schlatter Road, which is the former site of Valor Traditional Academy. Six permits were filed detailing the construction of five apartment buildings and one clubhouse building at the site. The Valor building looks like a castle, which of course gets us joking around about this actual castle being listed for sale in Charlestown, Indiana.We also talk about a new 61-home development near Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana and plans for an AirBnB development in Downtown Louisville, called the Colt Club.After a break, we chat about restaurant news, including Papa John's plans to close 300 underperforming locations around the country. We talk about some new bars around Louisville Slugger Field — that gets us on a tangent about speakeasies. And we wrap up the show with a chat about Bristol Bar & Grille, which is closing its Highlands location after nearly 50 years. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can follow it on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, which are linked above. You can also listen in the player above. 

In dieser Folge verlassen wir die schottischen Highlands und tauschen Dudelsäcke gegen Heavy Metal und Saunagänge ein!Gemeinsam mit Lucas Werner von Kirsch Import reisen wir nach Lahti, wo die Teerenpeli Distillery beweist, dass Finnen nicht nur Weltmeister im Saunieren und Glücklichsein sind, sondern auch Single Malt können, bei dem selbst der härteste Wikinger weich wird.Was euch in dieser Episode erwartet:Vom Bier zum Brand: Wie man 1995 als Brauerei startet und 2002 plötzlich feststellt: „Hey, wenn wir das Zeug noch mal brennen, macht es noch mehr Spaß!“Teeren-was? Wir üben die finnische Aussprache, ohne uns die Zunge zu brechen (Tipp: Nach dem dritten Dram klappt's wie von selbst).Akte, Portti & Co.: Wir tasten uns durch Abfüllungen, die nach Sherry-Fässern, Hafencontainern und NICHT nach nordischer Schublade schmecken!Schnappt euch ein Nosing-Glas, werft euch in euren Bademantel und findet heraus, warum Teerenpeli schon 2 Mal völlig zurecht mit Gold in der Kategorie Worldwide Whiskey Producer ausgezeichnet wurde. Auf dem Weg dahin biegen wir kurz zu einer Endmoräne, zum Erdkunde-Unterricht und ins Schwimmbad ab. Dabei kreieren Tasting-Notes wie „Arsch auf Ledersofa“, Goldsaft oder grüner Center Schock und ermitteln in der mysteriösen „Akte 11!“Wir sagen nur: Bildungs-Podcast auf „Wer weiß den so was?“-Niveau mit finnischem Finish!Vorsicht: Diese Folge kann Spuren von trockenem Humor, Birkhuhn-Balztänzen und akutem Fernweh nach Finnland enthalten.Kippis!Verkostete Whiskys:Teerenpeli SoidinTeerenpeli PorttiTeerenpeli KuloTeerenpeli 15Teerenpeli AkteTeerenpeli Palo

Summary While the Great Hunger in Ireland remains one of the most documented tragedies of the nineteenth century, the story of what happened across the Irish Sea in the Scottish Highlands is often overlooked or romanticised. In this episode, we strip away the Hollywood imagery of baronial halls and tartan myths to look at the real experience of the Highland Potato Famine of 1846. We explore the “Geographic Trap” of the Highland Boundary Fault, the Coastal Squeeze of the Clearances, and the legal engineering of the 1845 Poor Law that left the starving with no right to relief. Using the latest research from Sir Tom Devine and Michael Lynch, we investigate the Empathy Gap between the absentee Landlords and the crofters clinging to the soil in the Western Isles. As the “Year of Railway Mania” gripped the England and the Lowlands of Scotland, a biological rot was creeping north. This is a story of how a system that prioritised economic efficiency over human survival turned a bad harvest into a national catastrophe. Listen & Follow Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/APPLEAgeofVictoriaPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SPOTIFYAgeofVictoriaPodcast Website: http://www.ageofvictoriapodcast.com/ Support the Show The Age of Victoria podcast is 100% independent and listener-supported. To help us add more books to the research library and keep the show free for everyone, please consider becoming a patron. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=19744898&fan_landing=true In this episode, we discuss: The Geographic Trap: How the verticality and isolation of the Highlands created a “Social Silence.” The Lumper Dependency: Why the potato became the biological linchpin of the Highland economy. The Vanishing Middle: The removal of the Tacksman and the death of paternalistic kinship. The Empathy Gap: The psychological distance between the “Managerial Class” and the poor. The 1845 Poor Law: How the Scottish legal system was engineered to exclude the able-bodied from help. The Arrival of the Rot: The “sickly sweet” smell of 1846 and the biological collapse of the North. Main Sources Core Historical Texts Devine, T. M. To the Ends of the Earth: Scotland’s Global Diaspora, 1750-2010. Allen Lane, 2011. Lynch, Michael. Scotland: A New History. Century, 1991. Lynch, Michael (Ed). The Oxford Companion to Scottish History. Oxford University Press. Gray, Malcolm. ‘The Highland Potato Famine of the 1840's', The Economic History Review, Vol. 7, No. 3 (1955). Crisis, Ideology, and Class Dynamics Gray, Peter. ‘National Humiliation and the Great Hunger: Fast and Famine in 1847', Irish Historical Studies, Vol. 32, No. 126 (2000). Howell, David W. ‘The Land Question in nineteenth-century Wales, Ireland and Scotland', The Agricultural History Review, Vol. 61, No. 1 (2013). Porter, James. ‘The Folklore of Northern Scotland: Five Discourses on Cultural Representation', Folklore, Vol. 109 (1998). Stroh, Silke. ‘Racist Reversals: Appropriating Racial Typology in Late Nineteenth-Century Pro-Gaelic Discourse', Gaelic Scotland in the Colonial Imagination (2017). The Psychology of Wealth and the “Empathy Gap” Loewenstein, George. ‘Hot-cold empathy gaps and self-control', Challenges to Happiness: Perspective from Economics and Psychology (2005). Miller, Lisa. ‘The Money-Empathy Gap', New York Magazine (July 2012). Primary Sources & Institutional Records Hansard Parliamentary Debates. HC Deb 01 February 1847 vol 89 cc603-12. ‘Distress in Scotland'. The Scotsman. ‘Editorial on the Highland Famine', 14 November 1846. Museum of Scottish Railways. A Short History of Britain’s Railways. Knox. Social Structure and Land Tenure in Scotland, 1840-1940. The post EP067 HIGHLANDS & HARDSHIP appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Dreizehn Jahre ist es her, dass Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy in Schottland war - unterwegs zwischen Highlands, Hochmoor und Meeresklippen. 1842 wird seine "Schottische Symphonie" dann im Leipziger Gewandhaus uraufgeführt.

Alors que 2025 a été une mauvaise année pour le whisky, 2026 pourrait s'annoncer semblable, voire pire. Depuis trois ans, la boisson écossaise perd chaque année une part de son chiffre d'affaires. En cause : la diminution de la consommation d'alcool dans le monde, et en particulier celle des jeunes générations, mais il y a aussi les taxes douanières états-uniennes, premier pays d'exportation du whisky écossais. De 10 % en 2025, elles sont passées à 15 % la semaine dernière. Ces atermoiements économiques de Donald Trump mettent à mal une industrie vitale pour l'Écosse et lucrative pour Londres. Dans un des entrepôts de la distillerie Fettercairn, dans les Highlands, des milliers de barils vieillissent 16, 22, voire 46 ans avant d'être mis en bouteille. Ce whisky, qui vient de fêter son 200e anniversaire est parti à l'assaut des États-Unis l'an dernier avec ses productions les plus rares, et ce malgré les taxes douanières imposées par Donald Trump « On s'est lancé aux États-Unis avec des whisky de plus de 24 ans. Donc nos bouteilles de 24, 28, 40, 46 ans. Et honnêtement ça a vraiment bien marché et nos whiskies ont reçu de bonnes critiques », dit Stewart Walker, responsable de la distillerie. Avec des prix allant de 675 livres, qui peuvent rapidement monter à 3 450, 9 000, et 20 000 livres, la marque a ciblé les États les plus riches avec des clients qui pouvaient se permettre 10 % de plus sur ces prix déjà élevés : New York, la Californie, et la Floride. Cette année, Fettercairn tente le reste du catalogue, dont le premier prix est à 60 dollars. Mais d'autres exportateurs de whisky ont beaucoup plus de difficultés. Le géant Diageo - qui possède les marques Johnny Walker ou Talisker - a réduit sa production à cause du recul de la demande. Au sein du groupe Suntory, deux distilleries (Laphroaig et Bowmore) ont même ouvert des plans de départ volontaire. En cause : une baisse de la consommation d'alcool dans le monde et la baisse significative des ventes de whisky écossais aux États-Unis. « Nous avons évidemment subi l'imposition des nouvelles taxes de 10 % en avril dernier, explique Emily Weaver Roads qui fait partie de l'association écossaise du whisky. Depuis cette date, nos exportations de whisky ont chuté de 15 % en volume. Les grandes distilleries ont des investissements et des connexions importantes aux États-Unis, mais nos petits producteurs ont aussi des employés et des investissements aux États-Unis. Alors, ces taxes ont un impact en particulier sur les plus petits producteurs pour qui les États-Unis sont vraiment un marché essentiel », explique-t-elle. À lire aussiEn Écosse, les droits de douane états-uniens inquiètent le marché du whisky « Parler de crise dans l'industrie du whisky est un peu fort » Reste que, selon Carolyn Watt, qui travaille pour le groupe Whyte and Mackay, derrière la distillerie de Fettercairn, la crise n'est peut-être que conjoncturelle : « Parler de crise dans l'industrie du whisky est un peu fort. Je pense que cela a ralenti, mais avec le Covid-19, les ventes étaient au plus haut, et peut-être que des gens pensaient que cela allait toujours durer, et du coup ils ressentent une crise. Mais je pense que l'on retourne à un niveau plus stable. Vous savez, c'est une industrie du long terme. Même si on a des fluctuations, il faut toujours penser sur 20 ans. » Mais pour les distilleries qui n'exportent pas outre-Atlantique, là aussi les temps sont durs. La distillerie de Angus, à Dundee, a annoncé une perte de 25 % de son chiffre d'affaires, par exemple. Les ventes ont beau augmenter, mais les taxes britanniques ont, elles, triplé. Ces taxes représentent aujourd'hui 70 % du prix d'une bouteille de whisky. À lire aussi«Dry January»: le marché mondial de l'alcool face à un tournant économique historique

In the mist‑shrouded Highlands, a quiet minister dared to trespass into forbidden realms. Convinced that fairies were not mere fables but a hidden nation with laws and lives of their own, Robert Kirk set out to reveal their secrets, and paid a terrible price. When Kirk died suddenly in 1692, locals whispered he had not died at all, but been taken alive into the Fairy Commonwealth for his betrayal.Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and historian Rachel Morris journey into Kirk's haunted world, an age when science and sorcery, angels and spirits, coexisted in a twilight of wonder and fear.MORE:Elizabeth I's Conjuror: John DeeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyJohn Dee's AngelsListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Tim Arstall and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen from the Highlands took on Kelly in a battle of pop culture knowledge...did she unseat the queen?? In Group Therapy, Jessica's bf of a year got a dog with his ex...red flag?? And TBT is riddled with fat finger side streets!

A Scottish orphan sails from the Highlands to New Bern in the 1780s, builds a waterfront empire, and watches Union soldiers occupy his elegant mansion during the Civil War. Fast forward two centuries—what if one of his descendants became the voice that taught America to dream of Carolina? In this episode of JoCoYo, we trace a 250-year family journey from New Bern's wharves to Chapel Hill's piney woods, culminating in a shocking musical revelation that connects coastal commerce to Piedmont poetry—and North Carolina's red clay to an anthem we all know by heart.

February 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Mike Chumbler, President and General Manager of The Highlands. They discuss the current ski season and what's on the horizon Up North. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelsey sits down with Joy Smith from Franklin, TN, creator of Savvy Travel Mamas (Instagram + podcast), to share the ultimate Harry Potter-inspired trip for a 12-year-old. After Joy's son finished all seven books, she promised to take him to iconic filming locations and bring the magic to life and in summer 2025, they did exactly that!From London highlights and a special Harry Potter afternoon tea to the must-do Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Joy breaks down what to book early and how to plan a perfect kid-approved itinerary. Then it's off to Scotland for jaw-dropping scenery and real-life “Hogwarts” moments, including spotting the Jacobite Steam Train (the “Hogwarts Express”) crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct and visiting the dreamy cloisters at the University of Glasgow. Tune in for practical tips, favorite moments, and the kind of trip your Harry Potter fan will never forget!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Vessi Waterproof Travel Sneaker: https://go.shopmy.us/p-44154365- Go City Passes: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1110l7UuS- MINNEAPOLIS: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Mall of America- Air France Minneapolis to London on points- LONDON: Holiday Inn Express Victoria, Pimlico Subway Station, The Georgian Hotel, Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Harry Potter Tea, Butterbeer, Tower of London, Crown Jewels, St. Paul's Catherdral, Thames River Cruise, London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Lego Store, Piccadilly Circus, Bread Ahead, London City Airport- SCOTLAND: Glasgow, The Highlands, Fort William, Hogwarts Express, Jacobite Steam Train, Glenfinnan Viaduct, The Garrison Hotel, Ben Nevis Mountain, Mallaig, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Monster (Nessie), the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Airport, Scotland Rail- WEST KILBRIDE: Joy visits her family castle, Clan Hunter Home, Hunterston Castle, William Wallace tree from Braveheart- DUBLIN: Hyatt Centric Dublin, Go City Pass, St. Patrick's Cathedral, City Bus Tour, Guinness Tour, Marsha's Library, Aer LingusTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

The iconic ash tree on Glasgow's Argyle street won UK Tree of the Year last year and is now nominated for European Tree of the Year. Mark looks up at the giant ash with arborist David Treanor and discovers why the 170-year-old tree is so cherished.Fresh efforts are underway to save critically endangered fresh water pearl mussels in the Cairngorms National Park. Rachel catches up with Freshwater Restoration Manager Dr Sally Mackenzie on the River Spey to discuss the fascinating life cycle of the species and the projects aiming to save it.New research suggests that tawny owls, which normally rely on sound to hunt, are adapting to noisy urban roadsides by hunting in areas lit by streetlights. Mark meets Glasgow University PhD Researcher Giuseppe Orlando in Milngavie to find out how he studied the bird's nocturnal movements.In this week's midweek podcast excerpt, Rachel takes a wander in the Kinrara Estate near Aviemore with storyteller Sarah Hobbs to discover how women have shaped the Cairngorms.A Brush with Fungi is a compilation of new watercolours produced by artist David Mitchell. Mark joins David in Kirriemuir to explore the process behind painting the intricate detail of hundreds of species of fungi.Glasgow Film Festival will host the Scottish premiere of nature documentary, Super Nature, directed by Ed Sayers. The film was shot collaboratively across 25 different countries using Super 8 cameras, including footage from Richard Davies who filmed Atlantic Salmon in Scotland. Rachel and Mark are joined by Director Ed Sayers.Fyrish Hill, close to Alness in the Highlands, entered the wider public consciousness recently when it featured in the Traitors. Morven Livingstone meets Fiona Stephenson who was inspired to write a poem about Fyrish.

Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: British Airways introduces a new iPhone meal ordering service in their Club World cabins; an SAS Airbus A320neo attempts to take off from a taxiway at Brussels Airport; and Windracers along with the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership are to expand their drone air cargo operations.    In the military: Ukraine secures 150 Swedish Gripen and 100 French Rafale aircraft in twin fighter jet deals; and a crack in a gearbox of a MV-22B Osprey results in and emergency landing last week.     And in our retro airline ads break this week its two adverts from the 1970s filled with some classic wide bodies.     We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

In this two-part episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus are joined by guest Nick White. They explore Nick's unique experiences living and working in Scotland, including his stint as a lobster fisherman in the North Sea. The conversation delves into the dangers at sea, the beauty of wildlife encounters, and the state of ecosystems in the UK, all while highlighting Nick's journey from a hobbyist to a passionate wildlife photographer. The crew discusses the differences between conservation models in North America and the UK, and the beauty of photographing wildlife. Nick shares personal experiences photographing red stags and the tranquillity of the Highlands, emphasizing how nature provides a sense of calm and connection to the environment.Chapters00:00 Winter Wonderland and Podcast Introduction02:54 The Impact of Weather on Wildlife Photography05:57 Meeting Nick White: A Local Photographer08:52 The Role of Social Media in Wildlife Photography12:01 Life in Scotland: A Unique Experience16:08 The Dangers of Lobster Fishing in the North Sea24:06 Wildlife Encounters and Sustainable Practices29:50 Photography Journey: From Hobby to Passion35:00 Wildlife Ecosystem Imbalance in the UK35:24 Conservation Models: A Comparative Analysis39:41 Wildlife Photography: Capturing Nature's Beauty43:15 Experiences in the Scottish Highlands51:29 The Red Stag Experience: A Unique Adventure57:40 The Magic of Nature: Finding Calm in the WildNick White Linkswww.ththickofitphotography.comWebsite@wildly.thick.of.itInstagramThanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

In der schottischen Hauptstadt Edinburgh wimmelt es nur so von Harry Potter-Fans: Das liegt nicht nur daran, dass die Autorin der Fantasy-Reihe Joanne K. Rowling hier ihre Bücher geschrieben hat und nach wie vor dort lebt. Sie soll sich für ihre Geschichten um die Zauberschüler Harry, Ron und Hermine auch von allerlei Lokalkolorit in Edinburgh inspiriert haben lassen. Darauf jedenfalls bauen die Guides, die Fans durch die Altstadt führen – ganz im Zeichen von Harry Potter. Auf Free-Walking-Touren durch Edinburgh hören die Teilnehmer etwa, welches College Pate gestanden haben soll für Hogwarts, der Zauberschule, die Harry, Ron und Hermine in allen sieben Romanen besuchen. Und wer noch nicht weiß, wo Rowling die Namen für ihre Charaktere herhat, kann sich auf dem Greyfriar's Kirkyard selbst auf die Suche machen, ehe er sich in der „echten“ Winkelgasse mit allerlei Harry Potter-Merchandise eindeckt: Für die Einkaufsstraße in „Harry Potter“ soll Rowling nämlich die Victoria Street in Edinburghs Altstadt vor Augen gehabt haben. Doch was ist dran an den heute so üppig ausgeschlachteten Parallelen zwischen Fiktion und Wirklichkeit? Alles nur Marketing, um Touristen neben Whiskey und Golf auch mit „Harry Potter“ nach Schottland zu locken?Fest steht jedenfalls, dass es auch außerhalb von Edinburgh „echte“ Anlaufpunkte im Zeichen von Harry Potter gibt. Denn die Filme wurden nicht nur in den Warner Bros. Studios in London gedreht, sondern auch in den schottischen Highlands. Fans zieht es heute etwa an den Ort, wo auch die Regisseure Station machten, um die Beerdigungsszene von Hogwarts-Schulleiter Albus Dumbledore zu drehen. Oder zum Schwarzen See von Hogwarts, für den die Regisseure den Loch Shiel in den schottischen Highlands gewählt haben – just in der Nähe des heute vielbereisten Glenfinnan Viadcuts, über den auch der „echte“ Howgwarts Express hinwegfährt.Simon Berninger hat sich auf eine magische Reise nach Schottland begeben – und erzählt, ob er verzaubert zurückgekommen ist.

Grab a cold one and pull up a chair. This week, Beans and Gaz are joined by a man whose life story sounds less like a resume and more like a Hollywood screenplay. We are sitting down with retired NYPD veteran Al Gonzalez, a man who spent decades navigating the grit of the South Bronx while carrying a set of bagpipes through the halls of global history.Al takes us deep into the "Fort Apache" era of the South Bronx. We hear firsthand accounts of the organized chaos of the 80s and 90s, the adrenaline of the beat, and the unforgettable cast of characters—both on the force and on the street—that shaped his career. These stories are so raw and compelling they eventually leaped off the pavement and onto the stage in Al's acclaimed Off-Broadway play, Officer: Confessions of a South Bronx Cop.It's not every day you meet a cop who has stood watch over the most famous women in the world. Al shares what it was really like to pull security detail for:Mother Teresa: Protecting a living saint in the heart of the city.Princess Diana: Insights into the charisma and the crowds that followed the People's Princess.Just when you think you've got Al figured out, he pulls out the pipes. We discuss his secondary life as a world-class bagpiper—a talent that took him from the precinct to the Highlands of Scotland. Al reflects on the surreal honor of performing for Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle, proving that a kid from Jersey can truly end up anywhere if they play their cards (and pipes) right."You haven't lived until you've patrolled the toughest blocks in New York by day and tuned your drones for a Queen by night."In this episode, we discuss:The transition from the street to the stage.The unique psychology of policing the South Bronx in its wildest era.The "behind-the-velvet-rope" moments with global icons.How music provides an escape from the intensity of police work.From the South Bronx to the Silver Screen Guarding Saints and Icons - The Piper of Balmoral.You can learn more about Al on his websites:www.theroyalpiper.comwww.officertheplay.comIf you are interested in bringing Al's show to the UK, get in touch with us here www.tallboyradio.com

In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent. In A Spy Amongst Us: Daniel Defoe's Secret Service and the Plot to End Scottish Independence (Yale UP, 2026), Dr. Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries' every move. Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent. In A Spy Amongst Us: Daniel Defoe's Secret Service and the Plot to End Scottish Independence (Yale UP, 2026), Dr. Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries' every move. Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent. In A Spy Amongst Us: Daniel Defoe's Secret Service and the Plot to End Scottish Independence (Yale UP, 2026), Dr. Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries' every move. Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent. In A Spy Amongst Us: Daniel Defoe's Secret Service and the Plot to End Scottish Independence (Yale UP, 2026), Dr. Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries' every move. Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent. In A Spy Amongst Us: Daniel Defoe's Secret Service and the Plot to End Scottish Independence (Yale UP, 2026), Dr. Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries' every move. Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Rewilding is a community effort. Many ancestral skills today are created with an individualist mindset, friction fire being one of them. But in older times, people worked together to create fire, understanding that community and togetherness was an important part of their survival. Such methods were known as the Neid Fire, Fire Churn, Tine Éigin, among others. Apprenticing to fire is a humbling experience, and learning to do it in tandem with others is a magical experience. To talk with me about this, I'm chatting with Ian Walton Larner and Aoife Ni Lodainn (Lowden) . Ian is passionate about rubbing sticks and started the Sacred Hearth Friction Fire project in 2016 to share skills and knowledge. Ian's primary focus is using friction fire within ritual and holistic practices drawing upon folklore, traditions and story. Fire has been key in the evolution and development of our species and Ian feels fire deserves to be welcomed in a respectful and honouring way. Ian is based in Bristol, South West England, UKAoife is a facilitator of ancestral & land-based courses, workshops & ceremonies. A big part of Aoife's work has been in uncovering & remembering the old traditions & relationship between people and fire in Ireland & Scotland.She is a devoted apprentice of fire, having tended sacred fires all over Ireland, the British Isles & beyond for the last 10 years. Aoife is an advocate for the healing, purifying & unifying nature of fire, how it can directly heal us, and create a space naturally for community to be formed. She is a Director & steward of the Shieling Collective, a grassroots project focused on reviving traditional skills & ancestral lifeways in the Highlands of Scotland.Show Notes:Ian's LinksSacred Hearth Friction Fire WebsiteSacred Hearth Friction Fire InstagramAoife's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/aoifededanann?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_biohttps://www.instagram.com/aoifededanann/slinasinsear.comtheshielingcollective.comOther NotesHearth and Campfire Influences on Arterial Blood Pressure: Defraying the Costs of the Social Brain through Fireside Relaxationhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10429110/Support the show

Edinburgh am frühen Morgen. Feuchte Luft liegt über den Straßen von Fountainbridge, der Geruch von Kohle und nassem Stein hängt zwischen den Häusern. Ein Junge trägt Milchflaschen von Tür zu Tür, kennt jede Gasse, jeden Hinterhof des Viertels. Was er zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht ahnt: Er wird einmal einer der gefeiertsten Filmstars der Welt – Sean Connery. In dieser Folge von BRITPOD – England at its best sprechen Alexander-Klaus Stecher und Claus Beling über Sean Connery als Spiegel einer schottischen Identität im Wandel. Der Weg führt aus einfachen Verhältnissen auf die Theaterbühnen und schließlich vor die Kameras der BBC. Connery arbeitet hart, formt Körper und Präsenz, spielt Musical, Theater und erste Filmrollen. Als ihm Anfang der 1960er-Jahre die Rolle des James Bond angeboten wird, ist das Projekt ein Wagnis. Autor Ian Fleming zweifelt, Produzenten wollen den schottischen Akzent glätten. Connery bleibt standhaft – und prägt Bond neu: elegant, gefährlich, selbstbewusst. So überzeugend, dass Bond fortan schottische Wurzeln erhält. Doch der Ruhm wird ihm bald zu eng. Connery sucht Distanz zur Ikone und findet sie in Rollen mit Tiefe. Der Name der Rose, The Man Who Would Be King, The Untouchables, Highlander. Figuren, die zweifeln, denken, Verantwortung tragen. Der Oscar folgt, ebenso die Anerkennung als Charakterdarsteller jenseits des Mythos. Parallel wächst sein politisches Engagement. Connery unterstützt die Scottish National Party, investiert Millionen in Bildungsprojekte und setzt sich für kulturelle Selbstbestimmung ein. Schottischsein bedeutet für ihn keine Folklore, sondern Haltung. Ritterwürde, Kilt und Clan-Tartan werden Ausdruck dieser Überzeugung. Der Blick weitet sich auf Schottland selbst. Gemeinsam mit dem jungen Historiker Adam Steele aus Edinburgh geht es um die Frage, was schottische Identität heute ausmacht. Um den Gegensatz zwischen Highlands und Städten, zwischen romantischem Selbstbild und gelebter Realität. Die meisten Schotten leben urban, sprechen Englisch oder Scots, nur wenige Gaelisch. Die Idee vom Highlander prägt das Bild – doch der moderne Schotte ist längst ein anderer. Auch das Wetter gehört dazu. Wind, Regen, kurze Sonnenmomente. Eine Mentalität, die Härte mit Humor nimmt und Stolz daraus zieht, selbst bei zwölf Grad im T-Shirt draußen zu sitzen. Sean Connery passt in dieses Bild. Nicht als Mythos, sondern als Mensch mit Herkunft und Haltung. Was heißt es heute, schottisch zu sein? Wie viel Mythos braucht Identität – und wie viel Wirklichkeit hält sie aus? Und warum wirkt Sean Connerys Haltung bis heute so zeitlos? BRITPOD – England at its best. Quellen: The James Bond Visual Archive Mehr zu Stadführungen in Edinburgh: Adam Steele: adamdavidsteele@hotmail.com WhatsApp: Du kannst Alexander und Claus direkt auf ihre Handys Nachrichten schicken! Welche Ecke Englands sollten die beiden mal besuchen? Zu welchen Themen wünschst Du Dir mehr Folgen? Warst Du schon mal in Great Britain und magst ein paar Fotos mit Claus und Alexander teilen? Probiere es gleich aus: +49 8152 989770 - einfach diese Nummer einspeichern und schon kannst Du BRITPOD per WhatsApp erreichen. BRITPOD – England at its best. Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

Paul Lister, founder of the European Nature Trust and owner of Alladale Wilderness Reserve in Scotland, has spent 20 years restoring 23,000 acres through reforestation, peatland restoration, and deer management. He advocates for reducing meat consumption, addressing population growth, and redirecting wealth toward nature restoration, demonstrating through tourism and immersive experiences that rewilding degraded landscapes […] Read full article: Episode 167: Paul Lister on Rewilding Scotland's Highlands at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

In this episode of Unique Scotland, John Harbour explores the origins and evolution of the Scottish clan system, tracing its roots from the painted Picts and the Gaels of Dál Riata, through Viking invasions, to the formation of Alba (early Scotland). The clans emerged as tightly-knit communities bound by kinship, loyalty, and mutual protection, thriving in Scotland's rugged landscapes. Clans were not solely based on blood ties; many adopted the chief's surname for solidarity, and associated families, known as Septs, became integral parts of clan society. The episode recounts famous feuds, such as those between the MacLeods and MacDonalds, and highlights the significant influence of powerful clans like the MacDonalds, MacLeods, Campbells, and Mackays. The dissolution of the Lordship of the Isles in 1493 by James IV marked a seismic shift, as the Crown sought to centralise control over the Highlands, leading to tensions between traditional Gaelic communal landholding and feudal systems. Despite political, economic, and social upheaval, clans remained resilient, adapting to changing circumstances and maintaining their identity and traditions. The episode concludes with a reflection on the enduring spirit of the clans and a promise to explore their decline and modern resurgence in the next instalment.

We'll hear from Highlands Charter's executive director and a student about what the loss of the charter means for them. Plus, UC Berkeley invests in improving the health of female athletes. Finally, celebrating classical artists who call Sac home.

The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include:   Rona Mackay MSP To ask the First Minister how the new measures that the Scottish Government has announced to tackle long-term unemployment will support its work to grow Scotland's economy.   Brian Whittle MSP To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reported warnings that a significant proportion of the medical workforce is experiencing stress, anxiety and burnout.   Rhoda Grant MSP To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure the long-term financial and operational stability of specialist domestic abuse services in the Highlands.   A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

Recap of the investigation into Highlands Charter School following vote to close school. Also, visit times at ERs in the Central Valley are twice the national standard. Finally, young musicans participate in day-long jazz workshops.

In Episode 92 of the Grow Leader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges is joined by Pastor Mark Pettus for a timely and insightful conversation on leadership, transition, and long-term impact. Recorded during the 25th anniversary season of Church of the Highlands, this episode reflects on a year of role transition, the importance of celebrating wins, and what it takes to lead with clarity and grace over time. Together, they unpack powerful leadership principles around vision, execution, personal development, and innovation, offering practical wisdom for pastors and leaders navigating growth, change, and increasing responsibility. From building healthy culture to managing focus in a distracted world, this conversation is filled with real-life lessons forged through decades of faithful leadership. If you're leading a church, organization, or team and want to grow in clarity, consistency, and impact, this episode is packed with leadership gold.   All Things GrowLeader: Register for GrowLeader Conference 2026: https://www.growleader.com/conference Join Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCNQpi3YxaOeQAIdSpbeVw   Follow along on Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

Day 10 of 12 missing person episodes.In January 2008, Steven Cooper left his home in Golcar in Yorkshire in the early hours of the morning. He didn't take his passport or any money with him. Around a week after, his car was found near Loch Laggan in the Highlands of Scotland with little explanation as to where Steven was. He was never found.Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/steven-cooper-08-001599https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-59165096https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/court-decides-missing-huddersfield-man-presumed-dead-familys-wishes/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-15063298https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/huddersfield-dad-vanished-home-14-23025068https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sister-dad-who-vanished-scots-23361482https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/high-court-judge-rules-missing-11533481Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The highly rated Brit chats with Rusty on the eve of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands. He’s been racing in NZ over summer and broke through for a win at the old school Teretonga Park last weekend. Freddie CV’s is seriously impressive with a swag of karting championship wins including a Junior World Title and an FIA European Championship. Making the transition to single seaters in recent years and his recording breaking season in Italian F4 that the netted more wins than Kimi Antonelli, who held the previous record. You’ll get a sense of Slater’s immense inner drive in this conversation, why the timing is right for him to be part of a Development Program with a major manufacturer and the laser focused approach he’s taking to Formula 3 this year. But first he wants to win a prestigious open wheel crown in the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ and he’s right in the hunt! With a good team around him Freddie seems to be taking all the right steps on the path to Formula One. Respectful of those who’ve come before him but very much his own man. This engaging chat will leave you in no doubt that Slater is the right fit for Audi as the German manufacturer gets ready to grid up in Formula 1. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a fan of Outlander, the historical fiction series set in Scotland, like I am, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Alexandra “Alex” Dold, a literary scholar and historian known as the “Doctor of Outlander,” about her academic journey and career path.  We discuss how historical fiction can become public history — inviting people to connect with history beyond textbooks and classrooms.During this episode, you'll learn how Outlander and other historical fiction can build bridges between fans, public audiences, and academic inquiry. Alex also shares insights from her own path — from studying literature in Germany to completing a PhD in Scotland on Outlander as public history.  You'll hear how that journey reshaped her understanding of how stories can make reading and history more accessible for everyone.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow historical fiction functions as public historyWhy stories like Outlander make history feel accessible and emotionally resonantDr. Alex Dold's academic journey — from pursuing language and literature to transforming it into public-facing scholarshipPractical ways listeners can continue engaging with history and reading outside formal academic spacesWhy This MattersHistorical fiction often gets dismissed as “just entertainment.” Alex's work reframes it as public history.  It's a way that everyday readers and viewers connect with the past and develop meaningful questions. This episode invites listeners to:see the Outlander stories they love as gateways to learning,recognize curiosity as a valid path to knowledge, andthink about how reading habits can lead to deeper exploration.Guest InfoDr. Alexandra “Alex” Dold is a literary scholar and historian whose research focuses on historical fiction as public history. She completed her PhD in history examining the Outlander novels at the University of the Highlands and Islands, Centre for History, Dornoch.  Dr. Dold explored the role of Outlander in shaping how people engage with history beyond traditional academic spaces. You can find out more about Dr. Dold and her scholarship below: https://alexdold.com/OutlanderDr. Diana Gabaldon is the author of the award-winning The Outlander series.  You can learn more about about the series and Diana here.  The final season of Outlander airs in March 2026 on STARZ.  I'd love to hear from you - send me a text! Hi Friend - Thanks for listening! Check out my TEDx talk. Why you should take action - then figure it out.

Scotland may have been the main destination… but Sam's trip was so much more than just the Highlands! In today's episode, we're chatting all about the perfect way to level up a Scotland vacation — by adding some incredible pre- and post-tour stops. Before the Scotland portion even began, Sam spent time exploring Brussels, wandering the charming fairytale streets of Bruges, and soaking up all the canal-side magic in Amsterdam. And after Scotland? The adventure kept going with a classic London stay, plus visits to Newcastle and the historic, storybook city of York. We're sharing favorite moments, what's totally worth adding on, travel tips for doing multi-city Europe the easy way, and why extensions like these turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. If Scotland is on your bucket list, you're going to want to hear this! ✨ And of course — if you want help planning your own dream Europe itinerary, we've got you.

Escape to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands with this cozy sleep story for adults. As a soft snow squall transforms the misty glens into a pristine winter wonderland, find your way to a lovingly restored stone bothy. This bedtime story is designed to help you settle into the beauty of your imagination, offering soul-deep peace and a sense of absolute safety. Listen as we journey past the high Munros, across an ancient fairy bridge, and into a sanctuary filled with the scent of smoldering peat and lavender. From the warm gift of a neighbor's basket to a restorative soak in a clawfoot tub, every detail of the bothy's modern restoration is crafted to soothe anxiety and invite deep, healing sleep. Let the "pipes of the north" wind and the crackling fire offer the perfect winter ambience for sleep. It's time to dream away.In this cozy sleep story, you will experience:The mystical atmosphere of a snowy night in the Scottish Highlands.A mindful countdown and deep breathing exercise to release tension.Sensory descriptions of a warm Scottish bothy, peat fires, and Highland tea.Soft-spoken female narration perfect for insomnia and stress relief.A gentle journey into a state of total relaxation and comfort.Original Script, Sleep Music, Sound Design, and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved✨YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary

We give our verdict on the Cosmic Character packs the Highlands Warrior and we listen in embarrassment to our 2025 predictions. Support us! https://www.patreon.com/TheEuroLegionsPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/theeurolegionspodcastmythic legions toy collecting fantasy cosmic legions

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