Podcasts about Inner Hebrides

Rosa Whiteley is a designer, writer and researcher, who trained as an architect at Manchester School of Architecture and the Royal College of Art. Subsequently, she has worked within Cooking Sections, the Turner Prize nominated design and art collective, as a project manager and lead researcher and, since 2021, she has been the director of Material Research for CLIMAVORE CIC, which is a long-term, site-responsive project, exploring how to eat as humans change climates.As part of her practice, she has been working on the islands of Skye and Raasay in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, to develop building materials from waste seashells. In this episode she discusses: how CLIMAVORE promotes alternative ways of eating and living; issues around salmon fishing; the creation of a ‘multi-species intertidal table' (and what exactly that might be); encouraging local restaurants to stop serving salmon and use bivalves instead; how that created a surfeit of shells; using the shells to create lime mortar and making tiles; worries around the circular economy; training as an architect but not wanting to build; and the politics of air and atmospheres.Support the show

The Prince and Princess of Wales spent their 10th wedding anniversary visiting the stunning Inner Hebrides.  The Lord and Lady of the Isles - as they are titled there - visited Mull and Iona on a stunning and loved up visit which was also a trip down memory lane.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who joined William and Kate on their tour, to discuss the highlights.  They also reflect on the King's most open comments yet about his cancer, the resurfacing of Meghan's HRH and monogram - and whether a blue suit is acceptable at a funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiree and Coll Tiree and Coll are two nearby islands in the Inner Hebrides. Popular for watersports and the Tiree Music Festival, Tiree is also famous for its pristine beaches and traditionally thatched lime-washed houses. Just across the water, the tranquil Isle of Coll has a small community of 171 residents and boasts a rich variety of flora, fauna, and beautiful landscapes of thriving machair. Tiree Tea Local favourite Tiree Tea offers unique blends of tea inspired by the Hebrides for each and every occasion, and is served across the CalMac fleet. Try the strong “crofter” tea to start your day before exploring the island! Wild Diamond Watersports Wild Diamond Watersports offers windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, surfing and kayaking on Tiree. The range of beaches on the island offer world class conditions to suit every level from beginner to expert and the strong Atlantic winds of the Hebrides have put Tiree on the map as a watersports destination - just ask surfing champion Ben Larg, who hails from the island. Tiree Music Festival The annual Tiree Music Festival happens in July against the backdrop of the island's pristine beaches. Drawing in visitors from near and far, the festival contemporary acts with traditional Scottish music. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Broadband speeds in rural areas are 26% slower than they are in urban areas and there are still parts of the country that have no mobile phone access at all. That's according to the Government, which has recently launched it's new ‘Digital Inclusion Action Plan' to try and change that picture. They're also looking to improve the digital skills of the 7.3 million people who they say lack the minimum essential digital skills for work. We find out what it could mean for rural Britain.Our food supply chains can often have many steps - from farms and processors to wholesalers and retailers. Of course, everyone needs their cut, but farmers have long argued they deserve a bigger slice of the cake. We visit the SAOS conference - the umbrella organisation for all of Scotland's farm cooperatives - to ask how much difference forming co-ops can make.And for those farming on the Isle of Eigg, in the Inner Hebrides, making an income from rearing livestock is difficult. We visit a 2,500 acre tenant farm where they keep sheep and cattle, but where it's the bio-diversity schemes that bring in the income. Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

Scottish Island Adventures - Colonsay - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway. Colonsay Colonsay is an island in the Inner Hebrides located north of Islay and south of Mull. It is accessible by CalMac ferry from both Islay and Oban! Colonsay is connected to a smaller island, Oronsay, on its southern end by a tidal causeway and is a rugged island where the low-lying dune grassland known as Machair produces an array of native wildflowers such as heather and wild thyme and acts as a haven for birds and insects. Colonsay Wool Growers At the very top of Colonsay lies Balnahard Farm, the home of Colonsay Wool Growers. The farm has been in the same family for generations and currently boasts over 400 locally reared wool sheep of varying Hebridean cross-breeds. The sheared wool is dyed naturally with native flora such as bog myrtle, nettle and moss to produce yarns, knitting kits, and limited edition knitwear. Colonsay Gin Colonsay Gin began in 2016 when husband and wife duo Finlay and Eileen Geekie traded the busy life of Oxfordshire for a fresh start on Colonsay. Inspired by Celtic folklore and a love of true juniper gin, they launched Colonsay Gin. Today, their gin is a nod to the wild beauty of the island and the business contributes to the island's sustainability and future development - drawing in visitors for tours and tasting. Colonsay Black Bees Colonsay and Oronsay have a long history of traditional honey use and bee-keeping. The continued practice of native bee-keeping in small isolated pockets helps to protect and sustain the dwindling Black Bee population under threat from imported non-native honey bees, and the changing climate. The other result of the practice happens to be fragrant honey that contains all the notes of the diverse island flora providing pollen for the bees. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Souls are caught like tufts of wool on a rusting nail – The Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. To help support this channel & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.comhttps://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Rumble site – Neil Oliver Officialhttps://rumble.com/c/c-6293844 Website:https://www.neiloliver.com Shop - check out my t-shirts, mugs & other channel merchandise:https://neil-oliver.creator-spring.com Instagram - NeilOliverLoveLetter:https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcasts:Season 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British IslesSeason 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The WorldAvailable on all the usual providershttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-isles #NeilOliver #Iona #Columba #StColumba #Hebrides #Scotland #outsiders #ghosts #hauntings #Scotland #Highlands #history #neiloliverGBNews #travel #culture #ancient #historyfact #explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubercorn assigns two new Radio Recruits the mission of discovering the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island is so beautiful that it has received many famous visitors over the years and Fingal's Cave has even inspired a piece of music by the composer, Felix Mendelssohn.Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'! #CBeebiesRadio

Mark and Rachel with the second part of their visit the island of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides.The RSPB has two reserves on the island, one at Loch Gruinart and one at The Oa, which is where Mark and Rachel met warden David Dinsley to try and spot one of the bird species Islay is known for, the chough.Artist Heather Dewar was born on Islay in the 1940s, and although she moved away as a child, she returned regularly until she retired there. We chat to her about what makes Islay such a special place and hear some of her childhood memories.Islay is in a strategically important place in terms of shipping and trade. And between 1914 and 1918 the waters around it were an important route for troopships. Two incidents brought the First World War to the doors of the islanders, and author Les Wilson tells us about one of them and the impact it had on Islay. We also hear about a rather remarkable American flag which was made on the island and has been returned there after spending quite some time in the USA.And we couldn't visit Islay, and island with ten, nearly 11 distilleries, and not talk about whisky. People come from all across the world to visit the distilleries and taste the drams with their unique Islay style. Rachel chats to Rachel MacNeill from the Islay Whisky Academy about how she gets people passionate about whisky. And we visit the Kilchoman Distillery to hear from Sharon McHarrie about how they are continuing some of the old traditions in their comparatively young distillery.

Mark and Rachel visit the island of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. They take a walk with gamekeeper turned outdoor guide, DJ MacPhee, to get an overview of the island which has a diverse range of landscapes and habitats.They then head to Loch Finlaggan, the seat of the Lord of the Isles, a site of huge significance for hundreds of years, and hear all about its history from Mairead Mackechnie of the Loch Finlaggan Trust.Next they visit a re-discovered ancient lifting stone on the shores of Loch Gruinart. Niall Colthart tells them about the legends attached to it and Mark tries his hand at lifting it.

In this festival special, Anna Smith island hops across some of the most unique film festivals of the season, taking listeners from Sea Change festival in Scotland's Tiree to the London Film Festival before ending in Mallorca to hear about the upcoming Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2024. First, Anna reports from this year's Sea Change Film Festival in the Inner Hebrides. She speaks with filmmaker Jeanie Finlay (Your Fat Friend, Seahorse) and festival-goers like Reclaim The Frame's Melanie Iredale about their time at Scotland's only annual festival dedicated to powering women in film. Next, she heads to the BFI London Film Festival to meet actor Deba Hekmat and writer Helen Simmons, whose film Last Swim has its premiere at this year's festival. This coming of age drama tells the story of Ziba, a young woman who celebrates her A-Level results with friends while grappling with a personal secret. With Anna, Deba discusses the authenticity of the film's dialogue, how it captured Gen Z sensibilities almost perfectly, and how she resonated with the character of Ziba. Helen reflects on working with a translator to capture an authentic Farsi that is spoken by Ziba and her mother in Last Swim, as well as speaking about the lack of representation of driven and intelligent young women in film. Anna also catches up with some friends of the podcast when she is out and about at LFF. Finally, it's off to Spain for a preview of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival. Anna sits down with festival director Sandra Lipski to discuss some of her feminist festival highlights. Sandra gives us an insight into the 2024 lineup, including the festival's plan to welcome five time Academy Award-nominee Annette Bening to Mallorca's sunny shores. Films Mentioned: Last Swim (2024) Black Box Diaries (2024) Anora (2024) Conclave (2024) All We Imagine As Light (2024) Twiggy (2024) The Extraordinary Miss Flower (2024) Las chicas de la estación (2024) The Grifters (1990) The Outrun (2024) Endurance (2024) Emilia Perez (2024) Your Fat Friend (2023) Widow Clicquot (2024) Hoard (2024) Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer Our partners for this episode: Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival You can buy tickets for Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival from the 17th October 2024 via this link: https://www.evolutionfilmfestival.com/tickets Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter below: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.x.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.x/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Charlotte Matheson Intern: Anna Swartz Audio editor: Benjamin Cook House band: MX Tyrants © HLA Agency

One of the best places to visit in Scotland is the Isle of Skye. This large island is part of the Inner Hebrides and is well known for its stunning landscapes and fun hikes. Take in the beauty of the beaches, bays, hills, streams, and rock formations as you wander around the lovely Isle of Skye. In this podcast episode, we discuss our itinerary including our road trip out to the Isle of Skye, our full day along the Trotternish Loop, and the road trip back to Edinburgh. Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com  France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com  Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2 

Pastor Laura's pilgrimage to Iona was a profound and transformative journey. The journey was not simply travel, but truly a spiritual pilgrimage. Nestled in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, Iona is revered for its historical and spiritual significance, drawing pilgrims seeking solace, enlightenment, and connection with the Divine. From the moment Pastor Laura set foot on the island, a sense of sacredness enveloped her. The rugged landscape, surrounded by the restless sea, seemed to whisper tales of centuries past. The abbey stands as a testament to the island's role as a cradle of Christianity in Scotland, founded by Saint Columba in the 6th century. As she wandered through the abbey's weathered stones and moss-covered walls, a deep felt of reverence for the generations of pilgrims who had come before us, seeking spiritual renewal in this hallowed place. The community on Iona, both residents and fellow pilgrims, also enriched my journey. Whether sharing meals in the cozy warmth of the St. Columba Hotel or attending services in the abbey's chapel, Pastor Laura felt a sense of kinship with others who, like her, were on a quest for deeper spiritual meaning.

Here is the smoky bits if your ready for it. Islay is the last region we are diving into, the best maybe, my favorite possibly. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Islay (/ˈaɪlÉ™/ ⓘ EYE-lÉ™; Scottish Gaelic: ÃŒle, Scots: Ila) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides",[8] it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres (22 nautical miles) north of the Northern Irish coast. The is land's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located.[9] Port Ellen is the main port.[10] Islay is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island of the British Isles, with a total area of almost 620 square kilometres (240 sq mi).[Note 1] There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have come in the first century AD. The island had become part of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata during the Early Middle Ages before being absorbed into the Norse Kingdom of the Isles. The later medieval period marked a "cultural high point" with the transfer of the Hebrides to the Kingdom of Scotland and the emergence of the Clan Donald Lordship of the Isles, originally centred at Finlaggan.[13] During the 17th century the power of Clan Donald waned, but improvements to agriculture and transport led to a rising population, which peaked in the mid-19th century.[3] This was followed by substantial forced displacements and declining resident numbers. Today, Islay has over 3,000 inhabitants, and the main commercial activities are agriculture, malt whisky distillation and tourism. The island has a long history of religious observance, and Scottish Gaelic is spoken by about a quarter of the population.[14] Its landscapes have been celebrated through various art forms, and there is a growing interest in renewable energy in the form of wave power. Islay is home to many bird species such as the wintering populations of Greenland white-fronted and barnacle goose, and is a popular destination throughout the year for birdwatchers. The climate is mild and ameliorated by the Gulf Stream. The region is characterised by whiskies with a peat smoke aroma, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. In total, there are nine active distilleries on this island which measures only 25 by 15 miles (40 by 24 kilometres), and the industry is Islay's second largest employer after agriculture.Islay is a centre of "whisky tourism", and hosts a "Festival of Malt and Music" known as Fèis ÃŒle each year on the last week of May, with events and tastings celebrating the cultural heritage of the island.

GB2RS News Sunday the 7th of April 2024 The news headlines: The RSGB 2024 AGM is approaching Don't forget about the RSGB's new ‘Join a friend' referral scheme The next Tonight@8 webinar is taking place tomorrow, the 8th of April   Are you an RSGB member? Have you voted on the AGM resolutions? The deadline for voting is 9 am on Thursday the 11th of April. Online voting is available 24 hours a day, so make sure you use your vote before then. Registration for asking a question live via Zoom has now closed but there is still time to submit a written question in advance – this is the only way for members to ask a question during the formal part of the meeting. During the later Q&A sessions, written questions will be answered before any are asked via YouTube live chat. The AGM itself includes the results of the voting, the Honorary Treasurer's report, a video review of the year by the RSGB President, as well as announcements of trophies and construction competition winners. There will also be a presentation by Ofcom Group Director, Spectrum, David Willis who will talk about “Making amateur radio licensing fit for the future”. After this presentation, there will be a live Q&A session on the new licence conditions with four senior RSGB representatives. Be part of this important annual event and take the opportunity to ask questions of the Board and about the licensing conditions. The RSGB AGM will take place at 10 am on Saturday the 13th of April on YouTube – be part of it! Find out more on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/agm Don't forget that the RSGB has launched a new opportunity to get even more out of your RSGB membership. If you recommend a friend who hasn't been an RSGB member during the last 12 months, you will both receive £10 cashback when they become a member paying by direct debit. Whether you're an individual RSGB member or an affiliated club, you can sign up as many friends as you like. Membership of the RSGB gives you a range of fantastic benefits so why not encourage others to join? Members have access to RadCom, exclusive online resources, RSGB award schemes and contests, as well as advice from the Society's specialist committees. The RSGB's representation to Ofcom and its ability to defend the spectrum nationally and internationally is more powerful through strength in numbers. Go to the special RSGB 'Join a friend' web page to find all the information you'll need to take advantage of this offer, including a link to the online form at rsgb.org/join-a-friend The latest Tonight@8 webinar is taking place tomorrow, Monday the 8th of April. Whitham Reeve will be looking at high-frequency aurora reflections observed at Anchorage in Alaska in the United States of America. The presentation will include an overview of early investigations and concepts that underlie the observations of aurora reflections and instrumentation. It will also include a selection of spectrum images from 2020 showing aurora reflections. Watch this live presentation on the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel and ask questions via the live chat. To find out more go to the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars Are you making the most of the new amateur radio licence conditions already? Or are you still discovering what has changed and how it applies to you? The RSGB website has a range of resources about the Ofcom consultation, the new licence conditions and where to find help and guidance. You'll find videos, summaries and links to Ofcom's documentation. This is also a good time to revalidate your licence. Go to rsgb.org/licence-review to find out more and remember to be part of the RSGB AGM if you have a question you'd like to ask.  A reminder that registration is open for Maritime Radio Day 2024 which takes place annually on the 14th and 15th of April. The event is held to commemorate the almost 100 years of wireless telegraphy service for seafarers which ended with the closure in the UK of Portishead Radio on the 30th of April 2000. Commencing at 1200UTC on the 14th of April, and finishing at 2300UTC on the 15th of April, this event is a great opportunity to have a QSO with ex-Marine Radio Officers and Coast Station professionals who exchange details of their previous ships and coast stations. The mode of operation is CW and all of the HF bands are used, including the WARC bands. A certificate of participation will be issued to everyone who submits results. Amateur licence holders are invited to register to take part in Friends of Maritime Radio Day. Shortwave listeners may also submit logs. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/MRD24 Lots of stations are on the air today to join in with this year's Airfields on the Air event. Amateurs are invited to contact as many of the stations as possible. To learn more about the event, and read a list of registered stations, visit tinyurl.com/2024AOTA Tomorrow, the 8th, a total solar eclipse will head toward the UK from the west. While not visible over the UK, it will likely affect transatlantic VLF and HF radio propagation. RSGB Propagation Committee associate member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL has a particular interest in the effect of reduced ionisation during the eclipse on second and third hops on 15 to 10m paths from the UK to North America. He encourages occasional WSPR users to dust off their transmitters to operate on those bands from today, the 7th, through to Tuesday the 9th of April, not just on the 8th, to provide results on undisturbed days.   And now for details of rallies and events Holsworthy Spring Rally is being held today, Sunday the 7th of April, at Holsworthy Livestock Market in Devon. The doors open to traders from 8 am, and to the public from 10 am. Wheelchair access, catering and free parking are available. For more information email m0omc@m0omc.co.uk Yeovil Amateur Radio Club's 38th QRP Convention will be held on Saturday the 20th of April at Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AA. The doors will be open from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and admission will be £3. The event will feature talks, traders, a bring-and-buy area, club stalls and a café. For more information, see yeovil-arc.com or email derekbowen1949@talktalk.net Andover Radio Amateur Club Boot Sale is due to take place on Sunday the 21st of April at Wildhern Village Hall, Tangley, Wildhern, Andover, SP11 0JE. The doors open at 10 am for visitors and at 9 am for sellers. Entry will cost £2. The fee for a field pitch is £8 and the cost for a table in the hall will be £10. For more information visit arac.org.uk  For table bookings email admin@arac.org.uk  Now the Special Event News Special event station GB0WYT will be active from RAF Wyton during the Airfields on the Air event on the weekend of the 13th and 14th of April. This is the 12th year that a special event station has marked the event. The callsign will again be operated by RAF Air Cadet Communication Staff and club members from the Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society. This year, due to restrictions, the activity will be run from a site just west of the main runway at Wyton. Operators will be active on the HF bands, subject to working conditions, using CW, phone, RTTY, PSK31 and FT8. FM and SSB will also be in use on the 2m band. Lots of special event stations are on the air today for Autism Awareness Week. For more information, including a list of callsigns that will be active, visit the GB2AA page on QRZ.com  Now the DX news A team of amateurs is active from Vanuatu, OC-035, until the 11th of April. Operators will be QRV on the 40 to 6m bands using SSB, CW and FT8. QSL via OQRS. QSOs will be uploaded to ClubLog. Watch the YJ0VK page at QRZ.com for updates. A team of UK amateurs is about to set off on an expedition to the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides. The IOTA reference for the location is EU008. The team will be on the island on the afternoon of Sunday the 14th of April and is expected to be operating by the evening. The last day of operation will be the 20th of April. Operators expect to be active using CW, FT8 and SSB on most bands from 160 to 10m as well as the 2m band. The team has a portable station and hopes to activate each of the following Worked All Britain Squares: NM 15, 16, 25, and 26. More details are available on GB0SIC's QRZ.com web page.  Now the contest news FT4 International Activity Day started at 1200UTC on Saturday the 6th and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday the 7th of April. Using FT4 on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. The SP DX Contest started at 1500UTC on Saturday the 6th and ends at 1500UTC today, Sunday the 7th of April. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. SP stations also send their province code. Today, the 7th, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, today, the 7th, the Worked All Britain Data Contest runs from 1000UTC to 1400UTC and from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8, FT4, JS8, RTTY and PSK on the 80, 40 and 20m bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Club and multi-operator stations can only score points in either one of the operating periods. Entries need to be with the contest manager by the 17th of April. The full rules are available on the Worked All Britain website. On Monday the 8th, the 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 9th, the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday the 9th, the 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using All modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 10th, the 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 10th, the 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Thursday the 11th, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.   Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 4th of April 2024 Looking at the Sun on Wednesday the 3rd of April, you might be forgiven for thinking we are near sunspot minimum! With a near-total lack of sunspots and a solar flux index of 112, the solar disk was looking pretty bare. Compare that with just two weeks ago when the solar flux index was sitting at 209 on the 23rd of March. But never fear, there seems to be some activity coming up. Two active regions, AR3627 and AR3628, have just rotated into view, but in the meantime make the most of the geomagnetically-quiet conditions. 10m propagation is still holding up, although you may find that the band opens a little later in the morning and shuts earlier in the afternoon. The 4X6TU and VK6RBP IBP beacons were both audible at 0945UTC on Thursday the 4th, while China, Japan, Mongolia and Thailand were copiable on 10m FT8, even with a lowish solar flux index. Higher HF band propagation from the UK has moved from favouring North America to north-south paths, notably to South Africa and South America. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will rise a little, perhaps starting at around 135 and finishing at around 150. Geomagnetic conditions should be reasonably quiet with a maximum Kp index of 3, unless we get a coronal mass ejection that could send it soaring. As always, keep an eye on solarham.net  for current conditions. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO There have been reports of trans-equatorial QSOs on 144MHz from Southern Africa to the Southern Mediterranean, but here in the UK we can only dream due to our northerly location. The next period of weather is unfortunately shaping up to be the same as most of the recent ones, dominated by low-pressure systems driving active weather fronts across the British Isles. It means that Tropo conditions seem unlikely to feature much through to the end of the coming week. Rain scatter for the GHz bands remains the mode of choice with help from some heavy April showers. Meteor scatter options are still best with random meteors before dawn, but we are getting closer to the April Lyrids shower later this month, so not long to wait now. The solar conditions have subsided a little recently, but we remain in scope for further activity, especially since April can be one of the more active months for Aurora. Watch out for fluttery signals on HF or VHF bands, use the various clusters, or save the frequency of one of the northern beacons in your rig's memory. This is a good time to suggest updating your list of favourite beacons on the 10, 6, 4 and 2m bands since they'll be useful for the upcoming sporadic-E season too. It's a good time to take an early look at the sporadic-E prospects before it gets properly busy.  Some background rules which may help are to use propquest.co.uk to see where the jet streams are since Sporadic-E propagation is often associated with turbulence in regions of jet stream activity. Then look for a relatively low Kp index. The other main rules are related to timing. Usually, there are two windows of opportunity, one in the morning and a second in the late afternoon or early evening. However, at the beginning of the season, these are approximate.  Sporadic-E starts on the lower bands like 10m and, if strong enough, will gradually extend to the higher bands. The 10 and 6m bands are probably the ones to check this month. For EME operators, Moon declination goes positive again on Sunday, which is also Moon perigee, its closest point to Earth, so we'll see lengthening Moon windows, increasing elevation and low path losses. 144MHz sky noise is low until Monday's total solar eclipse, then moderate for the rest of the week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Mark heads to Turriff to attend the 2024 opening of the River Deveron. He hears from Richie Miller of the Deveron District Salmon Fishery Board as well as John Beattie, who officially opens the salmon season.Rachel visits warden Jim Hughes who is celebrating 25 years in post at the Balgavies Loch nature reserve in Angus, to chat about the most memorable moment of his career.It has been 6 years since the community buy-out of the Isle of Ulva in the Inner Hebrides. In the first episode of her podcast, Now Where, May Robson visits the island to find out how the community is faring.Returning to the River Deveron, Mark hears from Richie Miller and Andrew MacGarvie about a historical salmon catch made on the river 100 years ago by Clementina “Tiny” Morison.Calum MacLean joins live to chat about the brand new series of the Adventure Show, which features Calum and Marie Meldrum as presenters. Mark and Rachel chat with Calum about the Adventure Show, the Strathpuffer and about plans for the show for the rest of the year. A clip from the show will also be featured.Bill Richie is a retired embryologist who was involved in the cloning of Dolly the Sheep. Nowadays, Bill finds himself engaged in an entirely different pursuit – building his own plane. Mark visits Bill in Aberlour for a chat about his self-built plane.Poet, storyteller and performer Susi Briggs has been named the Galloway Scots Scrivener. Rachel goes for a walk with Susi in Dumfries and Galloway around some of the places which have inspired her.

Ubercorn assigns two new Radio Recruits the mission of discovering the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island is so beautiful that it has received many famous visitors over the years and Fingal's Cave has even inspired a piece of music by the composer, Felix Mendelssohn.Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'! #CBeebiesRadio

Scottish Island Adventures - Skye - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Sarah Cruickshank The Isle of Skye  Skye is the largest of the Islands belonging to the Inner Hebrides at 50 miles long. The Isle's picturesque scenery attracts visitors from all over the world who can take on its many hill walks and engage in all kinds of outdoor activities from Kayaking in the beautiful Lochs to spotting protected wildlife species such as the Sea Eagle or Red Deer.  Skye has a rich, vibrant history as the site of both the MacDonald and MacLeod Clan castles, as well as having played a role in the heavily romanticised Jacobite Rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. Today, the island has a thriving culture scene with plenty of art to take in as well as lots of restaurants, bars, and distilleries to show off the best of Scottish cuisine.  SkyeSkins  SkyeSkins was originally founded by a couple, Clive and Lydia, forty years ago in response to local farmers who would leave their sheep skins to waste. In the time that has passed, SkySkins has become a tanner, maker, and supplier of quality sheepskins, home furnishings, and sustainable clothing. You can visit their tannery and showroom in Waternish as well as a variety of other attractions including a seasonal Yurt cafe, and a boutique shop in Skye's capital Portree.  Cafe Cuil  The story of Cafe Cuil began in Hackney, East London, in 2019 when Isle of Skye native Clare Coghill first opened her Hebridean-inspired cafe. After returning to her homeland, Coghill brought Cafe Cuil with her to Calbost, a town on the west-side of the Island. The cafe uses locally sourced, seasonal produce to create its own spin on brunch and lunch.  Ellis O'Connor Ellis O'Connor is a Scottish artist specialising in contemporary landscape drawings and paintings. She produces most of her work on-site which allows her to incorporate the environment and extreme weather into the art as it is created. As well as using traditional mediums such as oil paints, O'Connor's landscape works have featured natural substances such as sand or dried seaweed to bring in elements of the natural world. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Peter Gibbs, often referred to as the Great Mull Air Mystery, took place on Christmas Eve of 1975 at the Glenforsa Hotel on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. After taking off on an ill-advised night flight, Gibbs vanished without a trace. His uninjured but decomposed body was discovered, without the plane, on a hillside near the airfield four months later, but how and why he came to be there is a mystery that has endured for nearly 50 years. Campfire: Tales of the Strange and Unsettling is created for adult audiences only. The content and discussion in this show will necessarily engage with various accounts that include violence, anxiety, fear, and occasional body horror. Much of it will be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with. We will flag especially graphic or intense content so as to never put you in an uninformed or unprepared position. We will do our best to make this a space where we can engage bravely, empathetically, and thoughtfully with difficult content every week. This week's episode includes descriptions/sound related the following sensitive content:High Anxiety SituationsAir TravelAirplane CrashesPostmortem ExaminationCheck it Out!Articles:https://www.historicmysteries.com/peter-gibbs-great-mull-air-mystery/https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/historical-strangeness/peter-gibbs?format=ampBooks:https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Great_Mull_Air_Mystery.html?id=NCLeMgEACAAJDark Village https://a.co/d/c0A9BHoSupport Campfire on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/campfiretalesofthestrangeandunsettling Satisfy All of Your Merch Needs:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/campfire-tales-of-the-strange-and-unsettling?ref_id=25702 Join the conversation on social media atwww.campfirepodcastnetwork.com  Discord: https://discord.gg/43CPN3rz Instagram:instagram.com/campfire.tales.podcast GoodPods:https://goodpods.app.link/T0qvGnXnplb Twitter:www.twitter.com/campfiretotsau  Facebook:www.facebook.com/campfire.tales.podcast Visit Our Linktree for Any and All Campfire Info:https://linktr.ee/Campfirepodcast Special Thanks: Gregg Martin for music contributions! Go follow him on Instagram at Instagram.com/reverentmusic , on Bandcamp at https://reverentmusic.bandcamp.com/releases or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6QVhQsYQeeBVOtxrelehTI?si=V5CAxS8sSXyVFn14G7j-GAAdditional music & SFX provided by: Artist.ioElias Armao for graphic design! Go follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/doggedlinedesignsupply  Jonathan Dodd for merch design! Show him some love at https://linktr.ee/jonathandodd Easton Chandler Hawk! Support his work at https://linktr.ee/eastonhawkart Christina at The Crescent Hare! Support everything she does at https://thecrescenthare.bigcartel.com/products Todd Purse at Create Magic Studios! Support his work at https://linktr.ee/Createmagicstudios

The journalist and author Patrick Galbraith spent a week on the uninhabited island of Scarba, a speck on the map in the Inner Hebrides. In the course of his adventure, Patrick fished and foraged, walked and wondered, and went from moments of joy and beauty to pure misery. He came to the Country Life Podcast to tell us all about it, share some of the highs and lows, and explain what motivated him to give it a go in the first place. You can read Patrick's article about his time on Scarba on the Country Life website. You can find Patrick's book, In Search of One Last Song: Britain's Disappearing Birds and the People Trying to Save Them, from all good bookshops. Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Patrick GalbraithProducer and editor: Toby Keel Music: JuliusHSpecial thanks: Adam Wilbourn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen gets a lesson in Scots Gaelic over a cup of tea and a piece of Ilse's wonderful chocolate at the Cheese Shop Cafe.  This bonus episode features my sister-in-law, Mabel Macarthur as the Gaelic lady, and was recorded on her dining table on the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides during my recent mini break.Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.com/support. @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Hello and welcome to number 125! This week I am joined by Rob Carr who runs the tour company Rob Carr Tours which specialises in Scotland travel. We hear all about Rob's previous travels when he went to Marrakech with his brother which inspired me to travel more and see more of the world. Then we deep dive in Scotland talking about Rob's tours in Edinburgh which focus on Harry Potter and the city itself. Rob also leads tours in other parts of the country such as The Hebrides and we talk more about those! To see what Rob offers, please check out his website below! Thanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast, she does so by purchasing a membership every month on my Patreon. You can support too by checking out the details below!Enjoy and be inspired!Rob Carr ToursWebsite - https://robcarrtours.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/robcarrtours/Winging It Travel PodcastHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonWinging It Travel Podcast YouTube ChannelWant to watch my solo episodes? Then head to my YouTube channel below where I add photos and videos from my trip to the weekly solo episodes.Podcast SupportPatreon - https://patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcastThanks for supporting the podcast! I don't believe in offering more stuff for people who can afford to pay so what I will offer however is a shout-out on my episodes and in my show notes too as thanks for supporting the podcast. I will even send you some trendy stickers to you (if you wish) via the post and you will get my digital travel planner by email as a PDF (it is editable). Thanks again for keeping this podcast alive! JamesBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitDiscovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance while travelling and working remotely? Book below with SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expedia Canadahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Book Hotels with Hotel.comhttps://hotels.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lqg8U/creativeref:1011l66932/destination:https://uk.hotels.com/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GBEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message me on my social media on the links below.Social Media - follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! MY SISTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastThanks for your support, James!

Island poet Kenneth Steven reveals the wildlife marvels on his doorstep – the Isle of Seal in the Inner Hebrides – and introduces us to a range of avian characters. Plus, enjoy his wonderful poetry. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com. If your letter, email or message is read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Write to us: Plodcast, Countryfile Magazine Eagle House Bristol BS1 4ST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane talks to Ben & Evan about their season so far. Joining in April for the first time they've had a stellar season. Lots of wildlife sightings including John Coe & Aquarius, fin whales, epic minke interactions, swimming with basking sharks. Along with our amazing trip to Mingulay & St Kilda and adventures around the Inner Hebrides.

Enjoy a gentle ramble with poet Kenneth Steven who lives and breathes the wild landscapes on his doorstep on the Isle of Seil. Recorded in early spring last year, this mini adventure includes some wonderful poetry celebrating the joy of nature – and warning us that we must all do more to look after it. Later, join the Plodcast team to talk birds of prey, den building and tomatoes… This is episode 9 of season 15 of the Plodcast: Mindful Walks in Nature. Image by Getty. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com. If read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Write to us: Plodcast, Countryfile Eagle House Bristol BS1 4ST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Christmas Eve, 24 December 1975, concert violinist Peter Gibbs was just finishing dinner with his girlfriend at the Glenforsa Hotel on the Isle of Mull in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The pair had traveled to this island in the Inner Hebrides four days earlier to look for hotels to purchase for his property investment company. Gibbs had rented an airplane to island hop during their holiday to use in his search, and the Glenforsa, with its adjacent airstrip, would serve as their base camp. But after dinner, Gibbs did something most of us would find odd, perhaps not for the bold World War II RAF Spitfire veteran fighter pilot; he decided to take a solo plane flight to demonstrate that night flights to the island were possible. It was supposed to be a 10-minute joyride while Gibbs' girlfriend, Felicity Grainger, waited on the unlit grass runway with two flashlights to guide him back in. No one would see Gibbs' Cessna F150H ever again. But, four months later, Gibbs' body would be found 400 feet up a rocky hillside and splayed over a fallen tree. Usually, finding the missing person in a disappearance means "case closed," but not in this case. The condition and location of Gibbs' remains would generate many more questions than answers. He didn't seem to suffer injuries consistent with falling or jumping while airborne. Nor was it likely that he would've made the arduous hike to that location after ditching in the freezing ocean. To add to the enigma, Gibbs appeared in an area thoroughly searched immediately following his disappearance and routinely patrolled by local shepherds. These baffling clues combine into what has become known as "The Great Mull Air Mystery." Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Up this week we get chatting to David Dinsley, a Northumbrian working and living in the Inner Hebrides. We talk about his reserve management, life on the island, photography and some of his favourite coastal life...

Ubercorn assigns two new Radio Recruits the mission of discovering the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island is so beautiful that it has received many famous visitors over the years and Fingal's Cave has even inspired a piece of music by the composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'! #CBeebiesRadio

Big Brother makes an unofficial visit to the Inner Hebrides joycamp to pay his personal respects to a special prisoner.This is a mini-episode taking place some time between the events of episode 4 "How a Nation is Exploited". Starring Robin Johnson as George Orwell, Alexander Walsh as Isaac Asimov, Eve Morris as the joycamp commander, Patrick Spragg as H. G. Wells, and Lionel Ritchie, Bill Withers and Curt Smith as Sonny Walk-Man.ReferencesIsaac Asimov's review of Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four can be read here.A transcript of this episode is available here.If you've enjoyed the show, we'd love it if you could leave us a rating on iTunes, Spotify, Podchaser or your favourite podcast site/app — and tell your friends! Follow us on twitter: @untrue_storiesfacebook: untruestoriespodcastinstagram: untrue.storiessoundcloud: untrue-storiesIf you would like to help cover our costs, you can tip us at ko-fi.com/untruestories or buy Untrue Stories merch at our zazzle store. Robin can be contacted at robindouglasjohnson@gmail.com. Share and Enjoy!

In a world where our attention spans are getting shorter, where we are rewarded not for the attention we pay to others but the attention we receive – is it time we re-evaluated the value of attentive growing and farming, and mindful eating? Could paying attention, as cheesemonger and podcast host Sam Wilkin argues, be the secret to great food and drink production and relishing what we consume on a daily basis? Sam takes us to Westcombe Dairy, where he's been following their transition to regenerative agriculture for the past year, as part of the Westcombe Project. We visit a pioneering island distillery in the Inner Hebrides, as well as growers and brewers at an inaugural organic food festival in the East Neuk of Fife. The common thread that binds them? The belief that a more attentive approach has the power to transform the food system and improve our lives in the process. Presented by Jaega Wise. Produced by Robbie Armstrong in Glasgow.

This week we get into some new hobbies, Inner Hebrides and Jurassic parkSupport the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thelafontaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poet and BBC Radio regular Kenneth Steven takes us on a gentle winter's walk through the lanes and fields of his home island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy meetings with kestrels, buzzards and robins, plus a special poem A Winter Light. Later join the Plodcast team for some Sounds of the Week and the latest from the Plodcast Postbag. Image of Seil from Getty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clare is walking on the beautiful island of Iona in today's Ramblings. One of the Inner Hebrides, Iona is just three miles long by around a mile wide yet punches well above its weight both in terms of scenery and history. Her companion is David Allaway: a keen photographer, founding member of the island's craft co-operative and a volunteer fire-fighter he also runs guided walking tours. Beginning and ending at the ferry terminal, they circumnavigate the coast at the north end of the island. See the 'related links' box at the bottom of the Ramblings webpage for more info about David Allaway. Presenter: Clare Balding Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Karen Gregor

Jamie MacDonald joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Jamie is the fiddle player in one of Scotland's most exciting folk/traditional bands, Eabhal. Formed whilst studying on Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Eabhal have already been nominated for "Up and Coming Artist of the Year" at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, as well as being long listed for "Album of the Year" for their debut album "This is How the Ladies Dance". A native of the Isle of Tiree, Jamie has grown up immersed in the music and culture of the island and plays with a distinct island style. Alongside Eabhal, Jamie also works for Tiree's annual music festival, TMF. Listen as Jamie and Ewan go on an adventure to the Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides and the mainland through the memorable choices of Jamie on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Scottish tour guides share their best advice for a spirit-boosting trip to the enchanting isles of Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Then author Lori Erickson invites us to gain a deeper understanding of our own family histories as she describes what she discovered about her Norwegian ancestors — and the realization that her day-to-day life remains influenced by a certain Viking energy. And tour guides from Ireland let us in on their favorite places to connect with the culture of the ancient Celts. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Jo takes a trip up the west coast to the Inner Hebrides to join Cathy who is helping with the RSPB's annual corncrake census on the Isle of Tiree. Locating these elusive birds involves listening for calling males in the dead of night. Join Jo and Cathy on a midnight journey to track them down, followed by an in-depth conversation with RSPB officer John Bowler who shares the story of the corncrake, why the Inner Hebrides remains one of the UK's last strongholds for these birds, and what is being done to look after future generations.

Sing along with the bold fenian men and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Tallymoore, Liesel Wilson, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Doolin', W Ed Harris, Erin Ruth, Rowan, Matthew Young, The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, Nick Metcalf, Plastic Paddy, West of Mabou, The Rumjacks, Orla Fallon I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Tallymoore "Congress Reel / Mason's Apron" from Tallymoore 2:06 - WELCOME 3:52 - Liesel Wilson "Tom Moylan's Frolic / The Maid I Ne'er Forgot / The Torrid Romance" from The Path 6:51 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "When Fortune Turns Her Wheel" from Kind Providence 8:38 - Doolin' "Itinerant Singing Boy" from Doolin' 13:21 - W Ed Harris "Tar Road to Sligo/Maid in the Meadow/Behind the Haystack" from Turas Ceilteach 17:20 - FEEDBACK 20:18 - Erin Ruth "Bold Fenian Men" from Erin Ruth 23:24 - Rowan "Mark Quinn's/Galway Belle/Barren Rocks of Aden" from Tales Through Time 27:38 - Matthew Young "Roddy McCorley" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 30:41 - The Máirtín de Cógáin Project "Johnny Go Boating" from From Cork with Love 34:35 - THANKS 36:01 - Nick Metcalf "Rise (feat. Julie Cameron-Hall & Rick Metcalf)" from Out of the Ashes 42:09 - Plastic Paddy "Ireland" from Lucky Enough 47:55 - West of Mabou "The Foxhunter" from West of Mabou 51:39 - The Rumjacks "Goodnight & Make Mends" from Hestia 55:00 - CLOSING 56:05 - Orla Fallon "Siúil a Rún" from Lore The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I'm looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I'd like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you'd like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I'll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com John Pomeroy emailed: "Hi Mark, greetings from the east coast of Canada. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast each week. As the music plays and I come across a song that gets into my head I jot down the time and head over to iTunes to download it. I have a pretty good playlist put together! I often listen to the Irish and Celtic Music podcast when I work on my genealogy research. My father's roots are deep in Cape Breton and the west coast of Scotland before that. I often think about what my ancestors' lives were like when I listen to the music on your podcast. In my research I came across a great photo on the Isle of Rum in the Inner Hebrides. It shows a woman touching a large rock called the "Emigrants Stone." I thought that would be a great title for one of your podcasts dedicated to those Irish and Scots who were forced from their homes and scattered to the many corners of the world. In any case, thanks for the work that you do and keep it up! Slainte!" Chris Streeper emailed a couple a pictures from Medina, OH: "Marc,  My name is Chris Streeper. I make my living as an Over the Road Truck Driver, what they call in Europe & Ireland a "Tramper." I am always in search of good content to help fill my 11-14 hr day on the road. Recently I found your podcast am very grateful to be able to listen to great Irish & Celtic music throughout my day. I began listening at episode #496 and have been working through the back catalog. It has indeed been a much needed catharsis for me. Thank to you and all the artists who make this show possible. Sláinte, P.S. Attached are a couple pictures of me enjoying my pipe in my truck while I listen to the podcast."

Join poet Kenneth Steven for an early spring adventure in an ancient hazel wood, a mysterious glen and a beautiful loch on his home island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides. Along the way Kenneth recounts tales of history and mystery – and finish with one of his own marvellous poems. Find out more about Kenneth's work See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Tart Words, we’re discussing Mary Stewart’s book Wildfire at Midnight and how she uses setting, genre, and plot in this story about mountain worship taken to the extreme.It was first published in 1956 by Hodder & Stoughton and is now available in ebook editions.  Description from Amazon:The tense, twisty murder mystery which will have you on the edge of your seat, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk?  Following a heart-breaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquility in the island's savage beauty.  But shortly before her arrival a girl's body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there's nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next . . .Takeaway for writers:Wildfire at Midnight is set in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Gianetta Brook escapes the frenzy of London during Coronation Week and her busy life as a model in favor of the peace and quiet at a hotel on the remote Isle of Skye.  Using the bustle of London to contrast with the remote quiet of Skye, Mary Stewart infuses menace in every aspect of the unfamiliar setting for Gianetta. The Gothic aspect of romantic suspense is used to good effect to ratchet up the tension. Nicholas and Gianetta’s past relationship adds to the suspense as she wonders if he could be the killer, and if she’s safe if he is – or in more danger.The plot moves from country inn to the mountains to the river and the boggy ground nearby, all within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel provides a false sense of security against the danger inherent in the mountains, where one death has already occurred and more will follow.Exercises for writers:Setting – How does the setting enhance your story? Do you have more than one setting, and if so, how do the different settings compare to each other? Do you use one as a counterpoint to the other?Genre – How do you use reader expectations of your genre to surprise and delight your readers? After you’ve gotten the first draft complete, can you edit for maximum suspense? Plot – How have you established your plot to keep the reader from guessing who the killer is? Do you have red herrings and clues that lead your reader in one direction, while you keep the killer in front of them?  

On November 19, 1929, two men named Hector from the Isle of Iona in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides joined the search party for a 33 year old woman missing on the island named Netta Fornario…Primary Audio by JS and Astrid McClymontSoundtracking and Production by Matt KAudio under license from Epidemic Sound

We return to the island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides to spend a day with poet Kenneth Steven exploring the wildlife and wild waters that swirl around his island home. He tells of terrifying power of the nearby Corryvreckan whirlpool and recounts the tale of a prince and his ship lost beneath the writhing currents. Plus, join us for nature sound of the week and the Plodcast postbag See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I became a Baha'i in 1961, a 1st year student at Cambridge, thereby becoming the first Cambridge undergraduate to become a Baha'i thanks to one, Ian Semple, who was the first in Oxford. Since those happy days, marriage, children, pioneering for the Faith in Swansea, then to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull to open the Inner Hebrides to the Faith, then on to France to open up the Basque region and finally back to Scotland, where Carolyn, my wife and I are now retired in Stirling. Most of this time I have been a language teacher, first French and some German and then English as a foreign language, which I still do on a voluntary basis. Particularly over the last 10 years or so, Carolyn and I have travelled extensively both in Europe and further afield to support Baha'i activities, all of which we have greatly enjoyed. I have written just one book, Letter to the Christians, which was originally written in French and which I started largely for myself to help me become clearer about the link between my Christian faith and Baha'u'llah, but also because at that time Baha'u'llah's 'Tablet to the Christians' had yet to be translated into French. This led to the work on what has come to be known as the Omega Course, which is to help Baha'is and particularly interested Christians to better understand the relationship between the revelation of Christ and that of Baha'u'llah. My talk will involve a glimpse of what is to be found in both Baha'u'llah's 'Letter to the Christians' and material from the above-mentioned Omega Course concerning many subjects of concern to Christians and Baha'is, inevitably much abbreviated. I hope people will find it helpful. I am not a theologian so I am greatly indebted to the research and thoughts of those who have preceded me in delving into many matters of interest in this domain Bon courage!. To view the video visit the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Va_hvOrINuI

Ubercorn assigns two new Radio Recruits the mission of discovering the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island is so beautiful that it has received many famous visitors over the years and Fingal’s Cave has even inspired a piece of music by the composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts’! #CBeebiesRadio

In this episode Neil's journey takes us to a magical island where the landscape, the light and the very air you breath come together to soothe the soul.This week Neil sails from Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, to the island of Mull, from there he takes another boat to island of Iona. On the edge of the British Isles, Iona is steeped in ancient history long lost in time, said to be the place where some Scottish, Irish and Norwegian Kings are buried. It's now famous as a holy island where a group of very early Christian evangelists came to keep their faith alive. It's an island of breath-taking beauty that has the power to restore you.Check out the Instagram - Neil Oliver Love Letteremail: history@neiloliverloveletter.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roger Dixon-Spain farms with his wife, Gilly, on Lismore, a 10-mile long island in the Inner Hebrides, just off the west coast of Scotland. Roger spent most of his life as a conventional farmer in Cambridgeshire, before a series of chance events led him to Lismore – and to a radically different approach to farming. Here, Roger traces that journey, introduces us to the concept of “holistic land management”, and explains how he and Gilly are building a viable business on marginal land – as well as preparing the ground for the next generation of farmers. Find out more about Roger, Gilly and their work at www.lismoregrassfedbeefandlamb.co.uk. Roger recently gave a webinar titled “Starting my Life’s Work at 70” – available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcpZ1net3f0&feature=youtu.be

David is an Ayurvedic doctor, Vedic astrologer, ordained minister, and scholar. He began the COVID-19 pandemic with a choice: follow the US government's recommendation and come home, or stay on the Isle of Erraid, where he had been living. Erraid is a privately owned island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago off the coast of Scotland. Through a non-profit, the Findhorn Foundation, David was volunteering, helping to maintain the island alongside a tiny group of like-minded homesteaders. They eat what they grow, they use recycled rainwater for drinking and cooking, and overall, it seemed like the safest place to be as the world plunged into an unprecedented medical emergency. If you enjoy this conversation, don't forget to subscribe, and follow us on instagram @OneWorldYourStory.

Enjoy a peaceful retreat to the gentle island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides in the genial company of Scottish poet Kenneth Steven. Hear Kenneth's reflections on writing, life in lockdown and some of the wild encounters he has every day with wild geese and marsh harriers. Plus, listen on for one of his own award-winning poems. For more about Kenneth, visit https://kennethsteven.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I talk to Jo Sutherst and Sam Jones, postgraduate researchers at the University of Exeter, about their experience of studying for their research degrees at a distance. During the podcast we discuss: The Supporting PGR Writing project and our daily Shut up and Write groups   You can find Jo on twitter @JoSutherst and Sam @samjonesrnli.   Music credit: Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Podcast transcript   1 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:15,000 Hello and welcome, to RD, D and the Inbetweens, I'm your host, Kelly Preece, 2 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:32,000 and every fortnight I talk to a different guest about researchers development and everything in between. 3 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:36,000 Hello and welcome to Episode three of R, D and the Inbetweens. 4 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:47,000 This week I'm joined by two of our PGR's, Sam Jones and Jo Sutherst, who are going to talk to me about what it's like to be a distance PGR. 5 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:52,000 So Sam and Jo were both distant students before COVID-19. 6 00:00:52,000 --> 00:01:01,000 And I think that this conversation is really timely because increasingly we're all working as distance students and distance workers. 7 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:06,000 But also the likelihood is that sector is going to shift and we're going to have more more people studying 8 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:15,000 at a distance because hopefully our online provision and support is going to be even better than before. 9 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:19,000 So Sam and Jo, are you happy to introduce yourselves. Hi, I'm Jo. 10 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:26,000 So first, I am a first year PGR in the College of Humanities in art history and visual culture. 11 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:30,000 And I am based in the forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. 12 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:39,000 Hello, I'm Sam Jones and I'm based in Tobermory on the beautiful Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides off West Coast Scotland, 13 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:45,000 and I am a second year part time PGR in maritime history. 14 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:53,000 So can I start by asking you both, why did you decide to study at a distance? 15 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:59,000 So for me, I actually did my M.A. by distance through Falmouth University. 16 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:04,000 I've been living in the forest of Dean for over 20 years and I'm really established here. 17 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:12,000 My husband's work is established here and I didn't want to up sticks and move to university. 18 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:19,000 And I when I started to look at the PhD course, I looked at my local university, it's University of Gloucestershire. 19 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:23,000 And I also then looked to Exeter because of the distance programme. 20 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:32,000 And for me, choosing a university where the supervisors match my kind of interests and can give me the best experience was important. 21 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:40,000 And I wanted to study at Exeter, but I didn't want to move. So that's really why I chose the distance programme. 22 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:50,000 What about you, Sam? For me, I think it was because the university has a specialist centre for maritime history 23 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:58,000 and I discovered that it was possible to do an MPhil or a PhD via distance learning. 24 00:02:58,000 --> 00:03:04,000 So I got in touch with the department and said, this is the area that I'm thinking about working in. 25 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:09,000 And they put me in touch with Dr Helen Doe, who is now one of my supervisors. 26 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:17,000 Brilliant. And so can you tell us a little bit about the kind of day to day experience of being a distance PGR? 27 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:26,000 Obviously, it's gonna it's gonna be markedly different from those they're based on or living near campus. 28 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:33,000 Well, for me, it's I tried to get myself into a routine and get obviously just the normal getting up 29 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:38,000 and getting ready in the morning and then sit down with the computer to start working 30 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:43,000 sort of between nine and 10 and having access to things like the shut up and write 31 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:49,000 sessions have been really good because they give you some structure to your day. 32 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:57,000 And I then tend to work for two to three hours in the morning, have a lunch break and try and then and do other things for a while. 33 00:03:57,000 --> 00:04:02,000 Look away from the screen and really refresh the brain and come back to again in the afternoon. 34 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:05,000 But I think it gives you flexibility. 35 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:11,000 Working actually at home as a distance student, because if you're not well or like me, you have a medical condition. 36 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:18,000 You don't have to work at set times you don't have to be in when other people are in the know in an office. 37 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:25,000 If you if you're not feeling up to working in the morning, you can always shift your day and work later and work into the evenings. 38 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:31,000 So it gives you a lot of flexibility. So days tend to be a bit more flexible. 39 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:38,000 But I try to get that structure in of trying to do two to three hours in the morning and two to three hours in the afternoon. 40 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:45,000 What about you, Sam, because you're obviously managing this part time with work. 41 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:53,000 Yeah, I think I am. I think it's I think the point that Jo has made about routine is really, really important one. 42 00:04:53,000 --> 00:05:00,000 And this is kind of second time around for me. I did a doctorate 28 years ago now. 43 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:06,000 In fact, I suspect there's some PGRs who weren't even born. 44 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:14,000 My doctorate previously that was done full time with an economic and social research council studentship. 45 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:18,000 And even then, I had a routine. I was very lucky. 46 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:25,000 I was a research centre in Oxford and I had I shared an office, so I had a routine then. 47 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:29,000 My routine now as a part time PGR is obviously very different. 48 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:37,000 And I think that there's different pre and post lockdown, certainly pre lockdown. 49 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:41,000 I was juggling it with a full time job. 50 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:52,000 So. I would be working during the day and then take the dog for a walk at tea time, come back and then work on my, my, my, 51 00:05:52,000 --> 00:06:06,000 my thesis for a couple of hours, and I'd usually spend at least one day weekend, if not a day and a half at the weekend on on on university work. 52 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:11,000 Post lockdown has been very different for me because my contract work dried up. 53 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:21,000 So kind of flipped around and I'm not. I've basically been been working full time, but generally working during the day. 54 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:26,000 Which is, you know, has been fantastic. It certainly kept me sane. 55 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:30,000 Having having that discipline and like Jo, I've been, you know, 56 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:38,000 shaping my weeks around the shut up and write sessions and having those sort of two hours in the morning and then two hours in the afternoon. 57 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:43,000 And I'll generally work on a little bit afterwards. But it's just been fantastic. 58 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:51,000 And it's and it's really, really supportive community. I was taking part in them before and in webinars. 59 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:59,000 You know, since I started in 2018. But I think they have a very different feel to them at the moment. 60 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:03,000 It's just a really, really supportive environment and a great community. 61 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:07,000 And I would recommend them to absolutely anybody. Definitely. 62 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:14,000 They've made a huge difference to me as well. You know, lockdown has has changed a lot of things for people. 63 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:20,000 And although I was working from home on my PhD full time, anyway, 64 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:28,000 the lockdown had a different impact on sort of mental health and mental well-being in that being in a shut up and write group. 65 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:36,000 I can't go out, but having that community, knowing that every morning or most mornings and most afternoons, 66 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:45,000 I'm going to be with a group of like minded people who are sharing some of those issues has made a massive difference. 67 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:49,000 And like some is, you know, I would agree it's been a game changer, 68 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:57,000 really having all of those sessions and access to those sessions that you can just step in and out if you want to. 69 00:07:57,000 --> 00:08:03,000 It has been a tremendous thing, certainly during lockdown. 70 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:10,000 Because that was going to be one of my really crucial questions was about sense of connection and community. 71 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:15,000 And you both obviously really experience that, particularly during lockdown. 72 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:23,000 I'm interested to know how you feel like the opportunities for connection and for engagement with the university, 73 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:28,000 but also that sense of community, you know, has. Has that changed? 74 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:30,000 Has it got better because of lockdown? 75 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:39,000 So has this kind of I guess what I'm asking is, has a lockdown provided kind of more opportunities for you as a distance student? 76 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:44,000 I think so, I mean, I I've made quite a few trips down to the university to try and network with 77 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:49,000 people before lockdown and so had built up some friends within the art history, 78 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:54,000 visual culture area. And so that had been fine. 79 00:08:54,000 --> 00:09:04,000 But I think the shut up and write sessions in lockdown have provided a wider range of people to connect with at different stages. 80 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:12,000 So I think it has made a huge difference in lockdown and it has got better. 81 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:18,000 Yeah, I think it's got better in lockdown for me. What about you, Sam. 82 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:25,000 Yeah, I think like Jo, you know, I try and get down to her when I can. 83 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:28,000 Ironically, I haven't actually been on campus since May last year. 84 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:39,000 Because I've been seeing my supervisors elsewhere in London, for example, and Bristol and having Skype supervisions as well. 85 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:47,000 But certainly, I, I really, really enjoy coming down to Exeter and going on to going on to the campus, 86 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:52,000 going into the library and and feeling connected in that way. 87 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:56,000 And also, you have some very nice breweries down in Devon. 88 00:09:56,000 --> 00:10:04,000 So that's always really nice as well. But I think things have got better after lockdown. 89 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:13,000 I find there's been some really excellent. College of Humanities webinars as well. 90 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:20,000 That's Stacey Hynd's been running, which again, I think made me feel very connected. 91 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:29,000 So we've talked a little bit about shut up and write and and the college webinars and also some. 92 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:33,000 You've mentioned the fantastic programme that's offered in humanities. 93 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:41,000 But what other ways do you primarily engage with and connect with the university as a distance student? 94 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:46,000 I think there's a lot of engagement through Twitter as well. 95 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:54,000 And, you know, following those different accounts and actually engaging with the conversations and discussions that's happening there. 96 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:59,000 And that's not just what the doctoral college itself and the university, but also with. 97 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:03,000 I mean, certainly for me, with the Department of Humanities, but with other PGRs 98 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:09,000 And there's often conversations going on sort of in that Twitter sphere that are really interesting as well. 99 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:17,000 That's that's another way that I found of engaging and connecting with other other PGRs and with the university. 100 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:30,000 One of the things I found really helpful. It's the library and the ability to borrow books, obviously pre lockdown to have them posted out. 101 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:40,000 It was very I was very fortunate. I managed to get hold of a I think back in February of a book that was was sent out to me by the university library, 102 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:47,000 which if I hadn't had access to, I wouldn't have been able to write the thesis chapter that I had been working on for the last couple of months. 103 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:54,000 But also the support that you can access through the library online. 104 00:11:54,000 --> 00:12:03,000 There's a little chat box. And I had some some really, really excellent help from from from the library staff over the last few months. 105 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:12,000 Now, if I've been struggling to access a journal or struggling to find something and, you know, that's that's that's just been fantastic. 106 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:19,000 A really, really good resource. And another way in which, you know, you do feel you do feel connected and you feel supported as well. 107 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:26,000 What are the real challenges and the areas that we need to improve. 108 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:31,000 I think a lot of it does go down to who you are as a distance learner as well, 109 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:35,000 because you do have people who will just be content to sit back and not actually engage. 110 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:44,000 But I like to engage with people, like to talk to people. And I've not really had an issue connecting with people in that way. 111 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:49,000 I mean, I've enjoyed everything so far and felt really supported and really glad that 112 00:12:49,000 --> 00:12:54,000 I chose Exeter sort of distance learning as opposed to Gloucester University, 113 00:12:54,000 --> 00:13:03,000 which would have been on my doorstep and I could have been a face to face there. You've hit on the key point I think, which is about. 114 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:10,000 Yourself, because obviously, you know, the fact that I've asked you to be on this podcast. 115 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:19,000 Means that we've connected virtually and met fleetingly in person. 116 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:27,000 You are both incredibly active on Twitter and in the shut up and write groups and the various other activities in the community, 117 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:35,000 and I think that's probably. Well, I know, I know that's why you're getting so much out of your experience, because, I mean, 118 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:42,000 to get the most out of any research degree, you need to be proactive and you need to be engaging. 119 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:50,000 But I think that's even more crucial when you're at a distance. It requires an awful lot of work on the part of the student. 120 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:56,000 And you both do that. Yes, it does. I mean, it during my M.A, which was a distance programme. 121 00:13:56,000 --> 00:14:01,000 We started as a cohort of twenty five on the M.A and people dropped out because they just 122 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:07,000 couldn't deal with the fact that they were in this virtual community that was online. 123 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:14,000 And that was the way that you connected with people. And then when we had face to face events where we would meet up, 124 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:18,000 quite a few people wouldn't come because they couldn't make that transition between the two areas. 125 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:22,000 So they couldn't transition from being distance to being face to face, 126 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:29,000 or they were struggling themselves to actually engage with the content and engage with the rest of the cohort digitally. 127 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:38,000 They would struggle and webinars because obviously they they just couldn't actually make that transition from real life into the digital world. 128 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:41,000 And I think if you're the kind of person that is going to try and get the most 129 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:45,000 out of it and you are prepared to put some work in to make those connections, 130 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:48,000 I think that it's it's all there for the taking. 131 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:54,000 It is down to you to actually make a bit of effort to no one's going to hand you it a plate and say, hey, you are here's your 132 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:58,000 Nice little you're going to talk to you do not actually need to go. 133 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:01,000 Hello. I'm here. I'd like to be involved. How can I be involved? 134 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:08,000 And I think you know your personality. If you're deciding to do a distance learning programme, you really need to look at. 135 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:17,000 Are you disciplined and organised individual? And can you actually make links with people over sort of digital and virtual networks? 136 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,000 I think that's absolutely right, Jo. 137 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:26,000 I think, you know, I think it's it's like many things in life, the more that you put into it, the more that you you get out of it. 138 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:33,000 And, you know, I know that I am very fortunate that I've worked from home for the best part of 20 years. 139 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:40,000 You know, obviously with travelling around and travelling into workplaces and things. But so I'm used to having that discipline. 140 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:46,000 I have a spare bedroom, which is, basically it sounds glorifies 141 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:54,000 it to call it a study. To be honest, it's just full of piles of books and papers and and photography gear and stuff like that. 142 00:15:54,000 --> 00:16:02,000 But I have that space where when I'm in here I'm either working or I'm studying. 143 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:07,000 You know, it's not somewhere where I'll come and sit in at night to watch. a film on my my screen or whatever. 144 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:11,000 So I have that difference between, you know, when I'm in my kitchen or I'm in my lounge. 145 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:21,000 That's my kind of downtime when I'm in here. I'm either working or I'm doing university stuff or I'm doing RNLI stuff. 146 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:23,000 So I think, you know, I'm very lucky that I've got that. 147 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:28,000 And I know that, you know, more widely in the community, you know, sort of outside the university. 148 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,000 But I know that during lockdown, 149 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:35,000 a lot of people have been struggling with that transition from being in a workplace to all of a sudden working from home and 150 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:44,000 having to do home schooling at the same time finding out that your partners got really irritating habits that you didn't know. 151 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:51,000 And, you know, so so I kind of I feel that I've I've I've I've kind of coming from quite a strong position anyway. 152 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,000 But I think I think it's true. 153 00:16:52,000 --> 00:17:00,000 It is it it is what you what you what you put into it, what you what you choose to invest, you know, you will get repaid. 154 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:10,000 You know, in in triplicate. I think the one thing that I think I'm, I miss is having that face to face contact. 155 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:15,000 You being able to pop into, you know, if you were based at university, being able to, you know, 156 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:22,000 go and chat to other PGRs, you know, just without having to sort of arrange a call or or whatever. 157 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:27,000 And I think just going into the library and being able to browse, you know, 158 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:35,000 it's great being able to search the catalogue and look on, you know, I mean, didn't the electronic resources that we have now. 159 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:41,000 I mean, I don't know how I managed to complete it in 1992. 160 00:17:41,000 --> 00:17:49,000 Had I don't know how that worked. I know I spent a fortune on photocopying, that's for sure. 161 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:57,000 But. You know, just being able to go and browse the shelves and think, oh, that's that's interesting, 162 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:06,000 that's that's an angle that I haven't, you know, I haven't thought about. So I think, you know, I just I just love libraries and bookshops anyway. 163 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:11,000 So for me, you know, whenever I'm I'm I'm down in Exeter, then, you know, 164 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:20,000 I do spend an inordinate amount of time in the library, quite often browsing books that have to be. 165 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:26,000 Oh, so. Yeah, I. But I think some. 166 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:30,000 For me, I find that it's working very well. It was working very well before lockdown. 167 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:35,000 I've got two great supervisors, very, very supportive. 168 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:42,000 Dr. Helen Doe and Dr. James Davey. And but I think since lockdown. 169 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:47,000 You know, I think I think there's been like a step change, really. 170 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:52,000 And I do think a lot of it has been shut up and write groups. 171 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:58,000 It's you know, that they have been I think they're a real success story at the moment. 172 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:03,000 Definitely. And I think for people who are used to being actually at the university, 173 00:19:03,000 --> 00:19:09,000 realising that this can all still happen in the virtual world and they can still feel connected. 174 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:18,000 I think that it's actually been quite an eye opener for them and perhaps makes them realise how different it is being a distance student. 175 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:24,000 But actually, for a lot of those people who have been struggling potentially with having to go and 176 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:29,000 work from home or go back to their families and working from their childhood bedrooms, 177 00:19:29,000 --> 00:19:32,000 they realise that they can still connect with people. 178 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:41,000 And I think, you know, in that respect, I think some of myself are lucky because, you know, we chose this way to learn. 179 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:42,000 Other people have sort of been thrown in the deep end. 180 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:49,000 So I think we've been a bit perhaps a bit more resilient to the changes and the issues around lockdown. 181 00:19:49,000 --> 00:19:58,000 But, you know, I think that's made a big difference for us, being able to actually help other people as well, saying, you know, it does work this way. 182 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:02,000 You can learn this way and we can make steps progress. Well, I think. 183 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:07,000 Yeah. Yeah. So say I think we're a little bit lucky in that respect because we were used to it. 184 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:12,000 But I think it has got a lot better. And that community is building and building and building. 185 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:22,000 Being proactive in getting the most you can out of the experience seems to have been the the thread of this whole conversation. 186 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:28,000 The. You know, being a distance student requires you. 187 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:38,000 To be much more proactive. But because it requires that of you has the potential to make the experience richer. 188 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:43,000 I think, um, I think project management is is a is really important as well. 189 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:49,000 I've worked as a programme manager and a project manager in previous lives, 190 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:55,000 and I think that's a really useful skill to bring, especially at the moment. 191 00:20:55,000 --> 00:21:01,000 Now, where a lot of people that, you know, they may have had a really good project, 192 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:07,000 plans for their research, and all of a sudden it's they've just been torn up. 193 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:09,000 You know, people are unable to get into. 194 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:19,000 People are unable to go and carry out, you know, face to face interviews if they're working in social science, for example. 195 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:25,000 And those of us who are working in history are unable to get into archives. 196 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:37,000 There is you know, there is material available online. But, you know, the really important stuff, you know, inevitably, generally isn't. 197 00:21:37,000 --> 00:21:43,000 So it's you know, it's having to then re, you know, replan and and not to. 198 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:48,000 And having your project plan, being a living document as well, not to sort of producing it and then thinking, well, that's that. 199 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:54,000 I've done that for the upgrade and now just sort crack on and, you know, put it away in a in a drawer somewhere. 200 00:21:54,000 --> 00:22:02,000 It's it's actually living thing and and managing risk as well because, you know, the. 201 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:05,000 The future is uncertain. 202 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:13,000 You know, from a personal perspective, I don't know when I'm going to be able to get back into the archives that I need to get into. 203 00:22:13,000 --> 00:22:18,000 I mean, I'm fortunate I'm still at a relatively early stage because I'm only my second year part time. 204 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:22,000 So first year equivalent. So there is a lot that I can still be doing. 205 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:30,000 But there is going to come a point where it's kind of I really do need to get into the archives or get back into the archives. 206 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:34,000 And so it's it's it's very challenging. 207 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:44,000 And I think it's and I think. So that's a sort of extra layer of challenge, if you like, to people who are perhaps not used to. 208 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:52,000 To, you know, to working from home to working from from a distance. And that gives you another skill, obviously, 209 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:56,000 that we could have brought up earlier about resilience and actually being able to 210 00:22:56,000 --> 00:23:00,000 bounce back when things are presented to you that you are beyond your control, 211 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:06,000 that affect your work and actually being able to to think outside of the box almost. 212 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:11,000 And think of another way of attacking some of that work and perhaps progressing with a different part. 213 00:23:11,000 --> 00:23:14,000 Being able to pick things up and put them down. 214 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:21,000 And I think being distance does take give you a lot of resilience and a lot of ability to be able to be flexible in 215 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:27,000 what bit you might be able to do because of the resources and things that are available to you at that point in time. 216 00:23:27,000 --> 00:23:35,000 If there are people listening who are thinking about starting a distance research degree or even changing. 217 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:43,000 Yeah. To studying a distance, if they're midway through, what advice would you give them? 218 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,000 I think the main thing for me would be. 219 00:23:45,000 --> 00:23:54,000 Be realistic about whether or not you are disciplined and organised enough to do it from home because it sounds great working from home. 220 00:23:54,000 --> 00:24:06,000 But if you are just going to be at home distracted by the tele and your family and animals or other activities, and you're not going to commit to it. 221 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:13,000 I think that you need to give it some serious thought. You need to understand that it's still a research degree. 222 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:20,000 It is still either full time or part time. And you need to commit a certain number of hours to it in order to get the most out of it. 223 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:26,000 And I think if you and if you don't have a supportive network around you, people who understand that when you're at home, 224 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:32,000 it's not that you're at home and your available to go out for coffee or whatever, that you are at home and you are working, 225 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:40,000 then that's also quite important and being realistic about where you might work in a do you have that space at home? 226 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:43,000 Do you have an area that is good for reading an area? Good. 227 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:48,000 That's good for writing those kind of things or being creative, whatever it is you need to do. 228 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:56,000 So you need to make sure that you've got access to those spaces that you can distinguish between that and your home life, basically. 229 00:24:56,000 --> 00:25:05,000 I think that's all really, really good advice. I think it's I think you have to ask yourself very, very, very firmly. 230 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:09,000 Do you have the commitment? Do you have the passion to do this? 231 00:25:09,000 --> 00:25:17,000 Because when you're waking up on a Sunday morning, if you're a part timer like me and the sun is out, your friends are, you know, 232 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:26,000 having a barbecue and you've got to start you've got to spend eight hours reading about Victorian charity and philanthropy, 233 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:30,000 you know, because you you you have to you have to have that commitment. 234 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:35,000 You have to have that discipline. And it you know, it's it's not always easy. 235 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:42,000 I had some very good advice from a friend who had done an open university degree who said, you know, 236 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:50,000 when you come to do your studying in the evening, don't take a break from from from from from, you know, 237 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:58,000 don't have some downtime between work and study because you'll you'll not do it because you said that's what I found, is that, you know, 238 00:25:58,000 --> 00:26:01,000 if I just thought I'm just going to have half an hour and, you know, 239 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:06,000 watch the news or whatever, then before you know it, you know, it's two hours later. 240 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:10,000 And your actually I'm too tired. And so I goes back to this point. 241 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:21,000 That routine is, you know, I would finish work, take my dog out for a for a walk, come back and then bang into into the study. 242 00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:25,000 And so it's having it's having that commitment, you know, do you do you care? 243 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:34,000 Do you really, really care about this this this thing that you want to research because you need that that fire to keep going when your mates are 244 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:41,000 all having a lovely barbecue in the sun and in on the one day that the sun comes up here in Scotland and you've got a deadline, 245 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:47,000 you've got a you know, you've you've got to stay indoors and. 246 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:55,000 So it is. And I think I think the point that Jo made as well about having a support network around you. 247 00:26:55,000 --> 00:27:00,000 It's really important. And having a workspace is is really important. 248 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:12,000 And just if you're a few of the right, you know, if you're the sort of personality who is willing to be proactive and is willing to to to make. 249 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:17,000 To make the most out of out of this and and and keep going. 250 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:21,000 I. Yeah, those are all the sort of things that I would say. 251 00:27:21,000 --> 00:27:26,000 But if if if you want to do it. The support is there for you. 252 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:31,000 From the university. Definitely. And, you know, you'll you'll find it ironic. 253 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:35,000 I didn't actually I haven't actually visited the first time I visited the campus of 254 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:40,000 Exeter was for my PGR induction because I knew I was going to be working at a distance. 255 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:44,000 And what mattered to me was, was having that sense for maritime history, 256 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:51,000 that having having that that interest there and having been able to access the support. 257 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:57,000 So it was a really lovely surprise when I turned up and realised that it's really, really beautiful campus. 258 00:27:57,000 --> 00:28:02,000 And I think our beautiful campus is probably a really good note to end on. 259 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:10,000 Thank you so much to Sam and Jo for taking the time out of their day to talk to me about being a distance PGR and really share some 260 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:21,000 important insights into what that experience is like and the kind of person you need to be to undertake a research degree at a distance. 261 00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:27,000 So is going to become more and more popular, I think, in the kind of post COVID 19 World. 262 00:28:27,000 --> 00:28:41,000 And so I think it's it's crucial that we get the message out about how positive and connected and supportive that distance research experience can be. 263 00:28:41,000 --> 00:29:13,633 And that's it for this episode. Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe and join me next time when I'll be talking to somebody else about researchers, development and everything in between.  

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How to vote in the Celtic Top 20, plus lots of great Celtic culture through Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Mithril, Round the House, willos', Andy Law & Friends, Outbound Traveler, Jim Sharkey, We Banjo 3, Eamonn Flynn, The Prodigals, Kyn, Hard Green, The Wild Irish Roses, Brother Sea I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is dedicated to growing our community and helping the incredible artists who so generously share their music. If you find music you love, buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, I'll send you a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. 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To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast to enjoy hours of Christmas music by Celtic musicians. HOW TO VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20We are near the end of the year. That means there are just a couple more weeks left for you to vote in the Celtic Top 20. The Celtic Top 20 is a poll for you to pick the best songs of each episode of the podcast. At the end of the year, I compile the twenty most-popular songs of all episodes into one very special, extra-long episode. Your last day to vote for your favorite Celtic songs of this year is on December 18, 2019. There are many ways you can vote. I will list two below. The most-obvious way to vote is to just relax and listen to the show. Each time you come across a song or tune that blows you away, write down the show time. Then head over to the shownotes at CelticMusicPodcast.com. I list the times of each song played in the show. If you wrote down 5:56, you can find exactly what song was played at that timestamp. Just copy the band name and the show number. Go to BestCelticMusic.net/vote/ and cast your vote. You can repeat this procedure with as many tracks as you want in the show. That’s the basic way. But sometimes you want to give every song a solid chance to be heard. So now I want to share tips on how to make voting easier, using a method I use when picking my favorites. Step 1. At the top of each episode of the podcast, I list every artist in the show. Copy and paste that list into a notes program along with the show number. I use Evernote. So that’s where I paste it. Step 2. Listen to the episode. If any song or tune doesn’t impress you, look at the show time to find out the band name. Delete that band from the list. Step 3. Repeat that procedure until you’re done. Step 4. Go vote at BestCelticMusic.net/vote/. Post all of the band names that remain in your list in the voting form. Congrats you’re done! I know. I’m a bit anal about voting. But sometimes I’m impressed by multiple artists. So I want to give each a chance to be heard again. Either of these methods of voting are great with me. Ultimately, I want you to just enjoy the show. But the Celtic Top 20 is something special. This is a chance for many artists to get extra special attention. The tracks are also added to our Top Irish & Celtic Music Playlist on Spotify. It’s a big honor. 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These amazing people pledge at least $25 per month to support Celtic culture through music. That is just incredibly kind. So I humbly thank you. Raise a glass to Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Bryan Brake, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Scott Benson, Marianne Ludwig, Patricia Conner You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://songhenge.com. Oh! And Song Hengers who pledge $5 or more per month also get an exclusive podcast where I tell you a little more about artists in the latest episode.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tim Meushaw emailed two years ago: "Hi, Marc, I have been a listener for a very long time, but usually when I'm listening I'm doing fairly mundane things, like cleaning or driving.  But I was on holiday on the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides, for a few days last week, and listened to episode 332 while hiking north to Ardmore Bay, outside of Tobermory.  They say that on a clear day, you can see to the Isle of Skye, which reminded me of next year's Celtic Invasion.  I can't say I actually saw Skye, but the rest of the scenery was breathtaking. To prove I was listening, I made a short video of the bay, with "Sláinte Mhaith" from that episode playing as background music.  Hope you enjoy!" Tim followed up a few days ago and reminded about this email. So let me say first I am sorry Tim that I missed your email. I haven a much better system for including your feedback into the show. And hopefully, I won't run into that problem again in the future. Thank you so much for sharing the video too. If you want to watch Tim's video. Head on over to the shownotes. Fred Gilbertson emailed some photos in July 2018: "Hi Marc, I listened to your podcast for the 1st time yesterday. I had spent some time in the morning deleting other stuff from and then adding new stuff on my iPod. I think I stumbled upon your show doing an iTunes search for Natalie MacMaster. Anyway, I loaded the podcast on and later I rode my bike. My 1st new listen was to an NPR New music podcast, and when it ended I switched to your show. I enjoyed it a lot, and I intend to listen again in the future. You read a note from the listener in Suffolk, England and told of the pictures he had attached for your viewing pleasure, and you welcomed “us” to send more. Right at that moment I happened to be at a spot that I thought you would find interesting. I was on the Colonial Parkway, near Williamsburg, VA. I stopped right where I was and took 3 pictures, rode another mile or so and took 2 more. It was a rather gloomy day, but it is always rather glorious out on this stretch of the earth. On one 1 side of the parkway where I stopped, there is a farm that’s called “Gospel Spreading Farm”, which, due to its religious identity, is the only residence and farm that remained when the land was cleared decades ago for the construction of the parkway. Same spot, looking to the southwest, you see the James River Same spot, sort of northwest in direction, more of the James as well as the southern tip of Jamestown Island, where the colonists arrived in 1607. About a mile away, the James w/ a look at the Surry Nuclear Power Station Same spot, a selfie." Brandon Ball emailed a photo in May: "Love the podcast First podcast I ever listened to, back in 2009. Keep turning them out! And please play Drunken Night in Dublin by The Mahones? Here’s what I just built while listening to the most recent podcast. Whiskey you’re the devil is playing now. It’s a box for sprouts! Thanks Marc, Great listening," Kathy Levin emailed in March 2017, “Hey Marc, Hope all is going well. You always ask what people are doing while listening to your Celtic Podcast - well I spend many days here at work (WD-40 Company) catching up on back episodes I have not listened to while working. I use this to drown out the fact I work in an area with some very noisy people. Today I am setting the mood for an Irish Rovers concert we are going to tonight. On another note:  Would you please send me the link for artists that would like to have their music on the Podcast?  I have a great guy that I met last year at an SCA event and then re-connected with last month who is interested. He is out of Canada and is also on Patreon. Thanks for the great music!"   #celticmusic #celtictop20 #irishmusic

For a taste of Scotland's west coast, take a day trip from Oban to the islands of Mull, Iona, and Staffa. Here in the Inner Hebrides, you can immerse yourself in pristine scenery, 1,500 years of Christian history, and dramatic sea caves. More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland

For a taste of Scotland's west coast, take a day trip from Oban to the islands of Mull, Iona, and Staffa. Here in the Inner Hebrides, you can immerse yourself in pristine scenery, 1,500 years of Christian history, and dramatic sea caves. More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland

Joe McFadden joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles. He started out in the detective series Taggart and went on to star in Take The High Road, The Crow Road, Heartbeat and Holby City. In 2017 he won Strictly, and he describes why he is donning sparkles again - to appear as Tick/Mitzi in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Gelong Thubten grew up in London and found himself in New York making a career as an actor. He explains how he ended up as a monk and a spiritual teacher, teaching meditation to clients including: the United Nations, Google, Her Majesty’s Prison Service, and the actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton. Victoria Nixon was spotted in Bond Street in London by the photographer Helmut Newton. She reminisces about working as an international model while grieving the loss of her entire family by the age of 24 – two by suicide. Colleen Blair became the first person to swim the Minch, the challenging stretch of water between the Inner Hebrides and the Scottish mainland. She also swam the English Channel when she was 20 and Loch Ness. She comes live from The Scottish National Open Water Championships at Loch Venachar. Professor Hugh Montgomery is a distinguished physician, known for his pioneering genetic research. He’s also climbed mountains, run ultra-marathons, and he holds the world record for playing a piano underwater. He reveals how he came to write a novel after a late night drinking session with Lynda La Plante. Susan Hill shares her Inheritance Tracks: The Sea Interludes from Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes, and Mozart’s Oboe concerto 3rd movement played by Nicholas Daniel. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Eleanor Garland

The Island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides is one of the most sparsely populated places in Scotland. This dramatic and mountainous landscape is home to around 200 inhabitants but much more than it's fair share of artists, musicians, makers and writers. George Orwell chose the remote location of 'Barnhill' on the island to write his masterpiece '1984' near the end of his life. Although it is hard to detect the famous 'Paps' and seascapes in his dystopian vision it was Jura which allowed him the space to get his ideas on to paper. Today Jura is home to a number of creative people who have found the inspiration and solitude they need to create and these musicians and makers have also found each other, forming a collective called FL:EDGE. Helen Mark meets Giles Perring, Amy Dunnachie, Kirsten Gow and Gini Dickinson to hear more about the history and future of Jura.

Ulva is an island just off the coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. It was once home to up to 800 people but after the 'clearances' of the 19th Century it gradually declined to just 5 inhabitants today. Helen Mark visits Ulva one year after a community and government buyout was completed to find out about the plans to rebuild the abandoned houses and make this place a thriving community once more.

To view the VR experience in 360 on your smartphone paste the following link into your search browser: https://youtu.be/RHt6QIJI9cU For the first time, a virtual reality experience and radio documentary will bring to life the ethereal magic of Fingal's Cave - the awesome natural structure on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Using cutting-edge technology, which captures not only the acoustics of the melodic cave, but its awe-inspiring visual scale and beauty, this Between the Ears takes you to a site of natural beauty that has inspired Felix Mendelssohn, Jules Verne, John Keats, August Strindberg and countless others. Featuring a rich cinematic sound experience, we follow the work of Dr Stuart Jeffrey from The Glasgow School of Art’s School of Simulation and Visualisation, and sound designer and composer, Aaron May, as they both – in their own ways - explore the remarkable Fingal's Cave. A few years ago, Stuart and a team of archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland discovered Bronze Age remains close to the cave and near a 19th-century building that was used by early tourists as a shelter from the elements. We join Stuart on location as he continues the dig and unearths further evidence of a Bronze Age site, and we accompany him into the heart of the cave during different sea states. At certain times, the cave actually sounds musical, and this is the reason why local people named it the ‘musical cave’. Stuart explains that inside the cave there is a natural cognitive dissonance that can be very unsettling, indeed some visitors are left feeling on edge. This is because the resonant sounds of blowing and popping, together with booming waves; create a soundscape that does not match the movement of the waves. During the Romantic period, Fingal's Cave attracted much attention and inspired many musicians, artists and literary figures and poets. Felix Mendelssohn made it ashore in 1829 and was so moved by the unearthly sounds that fill the cave he created the remarkable Hebrides Overture in response. Jules Verne said, "the vast cavern with its mysterious, dark, weed-covered chambers and marvellous basaltic pillars produced upon me a most striking impression and was the origin of my book, Le Rayon Vert”. During the 19th-century era of romanticism and the sublime, the Germans were particularly enthralled by Fingal’s Cave. Not only did they visit, but quirky plays and stories were even set there (including Bride of the Isles about vampires living inside Fingal's Cave). The location’s rich mythology, including that of mermaids and giants, highlights the sublime aspect of the place. Stuart's wider research, a collaboration with Professor Sian Jones at the University of Stirling, is trying to fill in the gap between how the Romantics viewed it - a site of awe - and how we see it today. “We have become dull souls, seeing it only as a nature reserve,” he says. Stuart hopes to change that perception by investigating whether cutting-edge technology can capture a place’s very essence. And this is where composer Aaron May comes into this story. Whereas Stuart has spent many hours within the magnificent natural structure, Aaron has never set foot in Fingal’s Cave. But for this documentary he has created a new musical composition based upon his experience of entering a phenomenally exact virtual reality reconstruction, made by Stuart and his team at Glasgow School of Art. The VR version, features laser scans, photogrammetry and acoustic sound maps. You are able to tour the entire length of the cave and even hear how a piece of music would sound if played within it. A version of this virtual reality experience, complete with Aaron’s composition, will be made available for listeners to explore on their smart phones. And of course, Aaron’s remarkable and evocative soundtrack will feature in the radio documentary. Listeners will be able to access a version of the VR experience using their smart phones and a high-end version, running on an HTC Vive, will showcase at the Edinburgh Festivals in August 2019. For those unable to make the trip to Staffa, it’s the nearest you will get to experiencing the full majesty of the location. To view the VR experience in 360 on your smartphone paste the following link into your search browser: https://youtu.be/RHt6QIJI9cU Producer: Kate Bissell With thanks to: Composer Aaron May Dr Stuart Jeffrey from the School of Simulation and Visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art Derek Alexander from The National Trust for Scotland Professor Sian Jones from the University of Stirling Shona Noble Aura Bockute Singing in Aaron’s composition by Heloise Werner and David Ridley

Check your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, we'll sail to Orkney — more Nordic than Celtic — with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.

Check your local public television station for this new Rick Steves' Europe episode! We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, we'll sail to Orkney — more Nordic than Celtic — with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.

Here we take a look back to the first Gaelic kingdom in Scotland and their tribal origins.  I discuss the leading kindreds of Dal Riata: Cenel nGabrain, Cenel Loairn, Cenel nOengusa, and Cenel Comgaill.  How do the clans of Scotland that we are familiar with tie back to these tribes?  Is it from these kindreds that Scotland was to inherit their kin-based society? Dal Riata occupied the territory that today is called Argyll, Lorne, and the Inner Hebrides.  Their kings were centered on Dunadd.  Their kin-based society may have been the source for that characteristic in the later kingdom of Scotland.  The Vikings were probably the cause of the end of this kingdom.  Rather than just give up, the leading kindreds of Dal Riata moved east.  They had already intermarried with the Pictish royal families.  This combined lineage produced the kings of the kingdom of Alba.  The MacDuffs claim descent from this fusion of royal houses.  Clans that claim descent from the MacDuffs include several from Clan Chattan (Macintosh, MacThomas, Shaw of Rothiemurchus, and Farquharson), Wemyss, and Scrymgour.  

We're giving thanks to you and all of our listeners for this Thanksgiving show with Celtic music from Sarah Marie Mullen, Beth Patterson, Margaret Davis, Patrick D'Arcy, Hearthfire, Adam Beattie, William Coulter & Friends, Nick Hennessey, String Thaw, Celeste Howard, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Mark Davies, Calasaig, Maidens IV. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. If you enjoy this show and want to support indie Celtic music, become a Patron of the Podcast. Or you can also visit the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast store. A new episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast comes out next week. That'll make 48 episodes of glorious Celtic Christmas music. If that's not enough, then check out Celtic Christmas compilation CD. You can get for 50% off on iTunes right now. I also have Spotify playlists, videos and a lot more listed on the website. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 "Give Me Your Hand" by Sarah Marie Mullen from We Brought The Summer With Us 4:22 "Jigs: Mary Patterson's/All In The Family/The Rathfarnham Lilters" by Beth Patterson from Hybrid Vigor 9:17 "Princess of Flowers" by Margaret Davis from Princess of Flowers 15:58 "Reels: Garrett Barry’s / Corney Is Coming / The Kilfrush" by Patrick D'Arcy from Wallop the Spot 21:39 "Dear Friends" by Hearthfire from Finding Our Way 25:33 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 26:29 "The Family Tree" by Adam Beattie from The Road Not Taken 30:22 "Corn Rigs Are Bonny" by William Coulter & Friends from Celtic Sessions 33:12 "The Generous Lover" by Nick Hennessey from Of Fire, Wind, and Silver Stream 37:22 "Maggie in the wood/Jack's Maggot/Portsmouth/Hop pickers feast" by String Thaw from Smooth Sailing 40:24 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:37 "Blessing for a Journey Home" by Celeste Howard from Celtic Blessings 46:37 "We Were Friends" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Paper of Pins 51:22 "The Seventh Ribbon" by Mark Davies from The Celtic Harp 55:53 "In Friendship's Name" by Calasaig from Near & Far 1:01:18 "Irish Blessing" by Maidens IV from Celtic Fire I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jared M. Gordon emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for the magnificent podcast. I listen to it on long car rides and the music is terrific. I especially love the Celtic Star Wars tunes. I hope to catch you at a forthcoming Ren Faire. I'm a college professor and screenwriter and have recently completed a feature female-driven adventure screenplay that incorporates aspects of Scottish folklore. It's called The Storm King and is about Skye Blackwood, the 18-year-old reluctant successor to a remote village’s leader. She's forced to take up the mantle when the adults of her community, including her older brother, abruptly vanish, pushing her to set out with a ramshackle team to find them and become the leader she never wanted to be. The script recently made the top 10% of the Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships, which is a top screenwriting competition. I'm excited! I listened to a good number of your podcasts while writing it and the music was inspiring. I realize this is a total shot in the dark, but if you know of any managers, producers, or reps who'd be interested in reading such a thing, I'd be very grateful for the referral (and I'd absolutely become a patron). Either way, keep up the great work and I look forward to more excellent, inspiring music." Thanks Jared. I'll be honest. Networking is not my strong suit. That's one of the reasons I podcast. It's easier than trying to go out and meet people. Yes, believe it or not, but I am a major introvert. That said, if anyone out there knows managers, producers or reps, contact Jared. Or me. I could use help too. Carol Baril commented on Patreon: "I listen to these podcasts while working at my computer software developement job. I can listen to the music while testing my programs since I have an office not a cube! I'm fairly new to Celtic music and find this music is fun and exciting to listen to...thanks Marc for great podcast!" The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

A listener emailed that they were just getting started with Celtic music. Wouldn't it be great to have an episode that could be a great intro guide? That's what this show is all about. You'll enjoy two-hours of awesome indie Celtic music from Jameson's Revenge, Poitin, Ed Miller, Cady Finlayson, The Elders, Mithril Duo, Jesse Ferguson, The Rogues, Rambling Sailors, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Runa, We Banjo 3, The Ne'er Duwels, The Gothard Sisters, Rathkeltair, Wicked Tinkers, Ockham's Razor, House of Hamill, Cara Dillon, Oisin McAuley, Screeched Inn, The Flying Toads, The Selkie Girls, Three Mile Stone, Lothlorien, Battlefield Band, Banna De Dha, Thomas "Doc" Grauzer, Rise, Socks in the Frying Pan. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Sean Mac Aodha, Kas, and our new Celtic Superstar, Hunter Melville. Years ago, a traditional Irish musician sat me down and told this autoharp-playing Renaissance festival musician what Celtic music really was. He gave me a list of popular trad musicians I should listen to. And I found some awesome bands in his list. That meeting was an important moment in my life. Because I did not see Celtic music the way he did. His definition narrowly defined traditional Irish music. For me, Celtic music is vast and growing. It encompasses the traditional songs and tunes as well as the contemporary arrangements that are more accessible to the average listener, like Celtic rock and even Celtic New Age. So when I started the Celtic Music Magazine and later the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. One of my goals was to share my definition of Celtic music as well as to help independent Celtic musicians. So this week I'm gonna share songs and tunes that I think will be a great intro to someone getting started with Celtic music. I picked some of my favorite bands and tunes. I got a little of input as well from my Patrons of the Podcast. Without my Patrons support this show would not have happened. This is in fact the first of two 2-hour shows that you get because we hit a big milestone on Patreon. Head on over to Patreon.com/celticpodcast if you want to show your support and get more two-hour specials. Let's get on with the music! CELTIC PODCAST NEWS VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ The Kickstarter for the 2nd House of Hamill CD is now running. Big congrats to Jesse Ferguson who has earned over 6,000,000 views on his YouTube channel. If you like Celtic folk songs, you want to subscribe to his channel. If you enjoy this show and want to support indie Celtic music, become a Patron of the Podcast. Or you can also visit the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast store. If you're not subscribed to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, a new episode comes out right after Thanksgiving. You'll find Spotify playlists, videos, and two Celtic Christmas CDs, including a compilation that features Celtic music from several of the bands featured in this episode. Go to http://celticchristmasmusic.net to subscribe. If you're looking to want to find out more about a particular band that you hear in this show, go to the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com and you'll find time stamps for every song featured. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 "Murty Delaney's/The Empty Bedpan" by Jameson's Revenge from While Yer Up 6:03 "The Congress Reel/Unknown Reel" by Poitin from Poitin 9:10 "The Broom of the Cowdenknowes" by Ed Miller from Generations of Change 12:32 "Ships Are Sailing/Over the Moor to Maggie" by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee 15:37 "Even the Great Ones Fall" by The Elders from Story Road 20:30 "Outlander Set: Loch Lomond / Comin' Thro' the Rye / Clean Pease Strae / The High Road to Linton (feat. Andy Kruspe)" by Mithril Duo from Bottom of the Punch Bowl 26:20 "The Spanish Lady" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 29:23 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 29:58 "Amazine Grace" by The Rogues from Made in Texas 33:30 "Pay Me My Money Down" by Rambling Sailors from Bright Shining Clear 36:28 "Farewell to Ireland" by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones from Far Away In Australia 39:58 "Ain't No Grave" by Runa from Current Affairs 44:20 "Puncheon Floor-Late For The Dance" by We Banjo 3 from Gather the Good 48:07 "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwels 53:21 MORE CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 54:01 "Midsummer Jigs" by The Gothard Sisters from Story Girl 56:32 "How the Irish Saved My Life" by Rathkeltair from Something Good For a Change 59:58 "Hammer on the Anvil" by Wicked Tinkers from Hammered 1:03:42 "The Auld Triangle" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter 1:06:42 "Fierce Cottage" by House of Hamill from Wide Awake 1:11:53 CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:12:26 "Bold Jamie" by Cara Dillon from After the Morning 1;17:18 "Moneymusk/ Spey In Spate" by Oisin McAuley from Far From the Hills of Donegal 1:20:29 "Old Black Rum" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 1:23:27 "Sweeney's Eyes Set" by The Flying Toads from In Stitches 1:30:22 "Gaelic Song" by The Selkie Girls from Long Time Traveling 1:36:07 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:38:13 "Piper on Horseback/Mullingar Lea/Molloy's Favorite" by Three Mile Stone from Three Mile Stone 1:41:26 "A Stor Mo Chroi" by Lothlorien from Single 1:45:50 "Highlands: The Lass of Killiecrankie / The Ladies of Gormand / Untitled Highland / The Teelin Highland" by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow 1:49:03 "The Water Is Wide" by Banna De Dha from Band of Two 1:53:36 "Squire Woods' Lamentation on the Refusal of his Halfpence" by Thomas "Doc" Grauzer from Infernal Harp Racket 1:59:28 "Wild Mountain" by Rise from Uncertain Wonders 2:05:28 "The Track for the Craic" by Socks in the Frying Pan from Socks in the Frying Pan I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Christine Weir emailed: "Hello Marc, I just want to say thanks for playing my song Samhainn, on your Thin Veil show. I've had some really nice responses to it, and sold a couple of CD's as a result! Kind regards, Christine" Chrystin Pleasants emailed: "Lucky me! Got the podcast e-mail as I am sitting in a waiting room at my car dealer’s working on my taxes. All life is portable, and thankfully, music especially so. Have loved the first two cuts, thanks so much! Not sure when they’ll be done with my vehicle, but if I don’t finish it in the next hour, then I’ll have something to listen to later in the day." John Delahunty wrote: "I for the life of me cannot remember who sings or the name of a song you played last year and it’s driving me crazy! I think it was the fall of jack o lantern or something like that but google is not helping... help me Celtic music podcast you’re my only hope" Great. Appeal to my inner geek why don't you John. Fine. There is a song called "Fall of Jack O'Lantern" by David Nigel Lloyd. You'll find it at the end of the 2015 Celtic Halloween & Samhain music special. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

You can support Celtic music. Share this show. Then listen to great indie Celtic music from Chambless, Taylor And Muse, Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore, We Banjo 3, Fiddlinda: Linda Relph, Devils Waterm Alex Sturbaum, Rogue Diplomats, Ryan MacNeil, Charmas, Dark Patrick, In Search of a Rose, Connemara Stone Company, Plastic Paddy, Kilmaine Saints, The Ugly Mugs. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to Hank Woodward who increased his per episode pledge this week. An extra special thanks to my Celtic Superstars: Bryan Brake, Nancie, John Bilderback, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White II,, Theresa Sullivan, Shawn Cali * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I would greatly appreciate it if you would become a patron of the podcast. Whenever we hit a milestone, I bring you a two-hour special. Please sign up today at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:34 "The Greenland Set" by Chambless, Taylor And Muse from Live at NTIF http://jilchambless.weebly.com 7:14 "Glen Cottage #2/Glen Cottage #1/Mick Duggan's (Polkas)" by Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore from Traditional Irish Music 11:40 "Two Sisters" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 16:24 "Strayaway Child" by Fiddlinda: Linda Relph from There & Then - Here & Now 19:39 "High Germany" by Devils Water from Treading the Marches 23:15 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:36 "Soundcheck Set" by Alex Sturbaum from River Run Wide 28:27 "Mary Mac/Drunken Sailor" by Rogue Diplomats from Whiskey Picnic 31:38 "Combo Number Three" by Ryan MacNeil from Shuffle 34:08 "My Brother Sylvest" by Charmas from Songs of the Sea 36:35 "Morfa'r Frenhines" by Dark Patrick from Fainne Gael an Lae 39:01 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:39 "London Days" by In Search of a Rose from Kind of Green 43:29 "Saorsa" by Connemara Stone Company from Back Home 47:11 "Beer from St. James Gate" by Plastic Paddy from Lucky Enough 50:08 "Long Shot Nag" by Kilmaine Saints from Whiskey Blues & Faded Tattoos 54:58 "Shall Ye Go Far" by The Ugly Mugs from The Ugly Mugs EP VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com James Slaven emailed a couple photos regarding the Thin Veil episode: "Hey, Marc! Great episode this week! Halloween is my favorite time of the year, and you outdid yourself on the song picks for this year's Halloween episode. Listened to it while baking my annual loaf of Barm Brack, the traditional Irish bread of Halloween, although without the bits and bobs inside, as no one eats it but me. I also found a Barm Brack drink recipe that I tried. Irish whiskey, egg, all-spice and more. Interesting! Not sure if I'll make it again. Keep up the great work!" I got an anonymous text: "Good morning Marc from aboard the MV Coho as I head over to Victoria BC listening to the great pre-Halloween episode. Thanks for the great music and adding to the beauty of the trip." Patty Bolan emailed a picture: "Hey! My name is Patty, and I've been playing traditional Irish music for most of my life. For the past three and a half months, I've been on the Pacific Crest Trail hiking from Canada to Mexico. I have under 500 miles, or about two weeks, left now. I've started listening to the Irish and Celtic music podcast, and it's so amazing finding new music while hiking and hearing familiar names and people I'm friends with. Here's a picture of me listening while coming down Mt. Whitney!" The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

Lift the weight of the world off your shoulders with awesome Celtic music from Cara Wildman, Ciana, Moira Nelson, NUA, Kilted Kings, Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley, Melanie Gruben, Screaming Orphans, Roads to Home, Eilis Crean, Bard & Company, Syr, Stout Pounders, Solasta, Coast, The Jeremiahs. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Like and Share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to our newest Patrons: Kim Knebel, Jillian Hopper, Carol Baril, Alberto Negron. Thank you so much for your kind pledges. And a special thanks to our Celtic Superstar, Bryan Brake who raised his already generous pledge at the last minute to secure for you two 2-hour Celtic music specials as part of the Milestone Challenge that I laid out last month. Look for those shows in the coming weeks. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Kilted Kings are at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond, Louisiana. It is November. And that's when musicians start sending Christmas music to radio, and of course, to us hungry podcasters. I also publish the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Normally I publish 3 or 4 episodes per year. This year is different. I am planning to release only one episode of that podcast. Plus, I'll have the normal Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Christmas episode, closer to the holiday. I am about to set the next Milestone Challenge on Patreon. The Milestone Challenge is when we hit a certain level of Patreon pledges. That's when I give you a two-hour episode. I decided the next Milestone Challenge will involve the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Not only will you get another two-hour special, if we hit this goal before Christmas, then I will publish a bonus hour-long Christmas episode exclusively on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. So again, you'll get TWO extra-long podcasts, and you will help the show. You can join the Patrons of the Podcast at patreon.com/celticpodcast THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:33 "March of the Min an Toitean Bull/Tuttle's/Brenda Stubbert's" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman 7:27 "Joe Bane's Polka/Kost Ar C'hoat/Across the Road" by Ciana from Rubicon 10:10 "The Shoals of Herring" by Moira Nelson from Echoes of Another Time 12:04 "YK INN" by NUA from FLOW 16:51 "Slainte Mhaith" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 18:51 "Alfred Hitchcock's Polkas" by Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley from Yesterday I Saw the Earth Beautiful 23:36 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:00 "The Leprechaun" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 26:20 "Dr. Gilbert's Sel." by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 28:58 "Bantry Girl's Lament" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon 33:07 "Copenhagen Harbour" by Eilis Crean from Searbh Siucra 35:37 "The Hills of Donegal" by Bard & Company from Playground 38:53 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:48 "Weight of the World" by Syr from The Winter King 44:28 "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Stout Pounders from Thirst 47:22 "The Cecil Sharp Set" by Solasta from Solasta 53:13 "River" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 58:14 "Plough and Stars" by The Jeremiahs from The Femme Fatale of Maine VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK. What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Mario Montoya emailed a photo: "I'm not Celtic or Irish in any way. I play the Trumpet and I wish I could figure out how to play Celtic/Irish Trumpet (does any music exist?) Anyway, I discovered the podcast last week and I listen to it while I align optics and it really gets me focused and motivated. Thank you!! When I get the dough (currently in a slump) I'll gladly send some your way. Thank you!! I have yet to hear all the episodes, but has there been one dedicated to how Irish and Celtic music has influenced music around the world? For example some of the Mariachi Music I used to play has a sort of Irish Jig underlining rhythm... just curious" First Mario, I would LOVE to hear some Celtic trumpet playing. If anyone knows some out there, please let me know. I published a CD called How America Saved Irish Music. Listen to show #169. That's where I propose the opposite idea, the American influence on Irish music, but my partner on that album, Jamie Haeuser, has a hypothesis that New Orleans jazz jam sessions were influenced by the Irish sessions from immigrants to New Orleans in the 1800s. She hasn't done any more research on that, but it's an interesting idea. As is the influence of Celtic music on music around the world. It would be fascinating project to research. I know you can find Celtic music in every part of the globe thanks to the Irish diaspora. If you find anything, or if anyone listening knows of something on that line, I'd love to hear from you. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

This rugged islands in this archipelago off of Scotland's West Coast offer myriad charms, not least of which is the superb single malt whiskey distilled there, like Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, and Bunnahabhain.

In this episode we see the Vikings shift their focus north, from Ireland to to the Inner Hebrides and a target which, from the perspective of the Vikings, must have been almost too good to be true. We are speaking of course about the great monastery of Iona. We'll explore the raids in 795 CE and 802 CE - and then the details and psychological and material impact of the brutal Viking Raid of 806 CE. Along the way we will also meet St. Columba and his journey from bad-boy churchman to missionary saint. It should be fun, why don't you give it a listen? As promised in the episode, here is a helpful map to help you keep things straight!

This week's podcast come to you from Skye, the largest and most northerly major island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, with soft sand beaches, gently sloping hills and impressive mountain. We're not there, unfortunately. Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King is an economic, territory building game from Mayfair Games. For 2-5 players and for 60 minutes, Isle of Skye will task you to create the best kingdom in your effort to lead y our clan well enough to become King.   This is a tile laying game, but the real game involves a unique scoring system and mastering a shifting economy. This game seems like it will be a hit for your intrepid hosts, but you're going to have to listen to the podcast to find out for sure.  

The Isle of Lewis is on the same Island as Harris but so very separate in many ways. Lewis is best known for the impressive Callanish standing stones that date back to the Bronze Age. There are also the Lewis chessmen, a group of 78 12th-century chess pieces uncovered in 1831. They're extremely rare and carved in walrus ivory. None remain on Lewis; they're in museums in London and Edinburgh. Lynn also ventures to The Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides where she met some young pipers who happened to be playing in Portree.

Catch up on my travels and a chat about the Inner Hebrides.

In January 2011 the Scottish Government announced a new deal to supply salmon to China. If only 1% of its population chose to eat it the Scottish industry would have to double in size. The target set is to increase the industry by 50% by 2020. Conor Woodman asks how this can be done without impacting on the environment. Concerns about salmon farming include the spread of sea lice, escapes, pollution of the sea bed and the impact of sea lice treatment on other sea life. However it provides jobs, both directly and indirectly in areas often with fragile economies. Conor visits the island of Gometra in the Inner Hebrides where a new fish farm is being proposed. The island has no electricity and only a few residents but is classed as 'very sensitive countryside'. It's one of five new fish farm sites applied for in the last 6 months. While the residents there oppose it, many of those on neighbouring Ulva hope the jobs will attract more young people to the area. Conor speaks to the Scottish Association for Marine Science about how the industry is dealing with the environmental issues. He also hears about the new direction some of the industry is taking - Marine Harvest is moving out of traditional lochs to open sea locations which it hopes will lead to larger farms being permitted. He also speaks to a British company looking to introduce 'closed containment' systems by farming tanks of fish on land. Is this the new image of salmon farming in the UK and will these methods face issues of their own? Producer: Anne-Marie Bullock.

Wow.  I am just - only just, mind you - about back in my right mind after the Fence Collective's awesome Away Game Festival on the Isle of Eigg.  After spending three days in the Inner Hebrides, embracing Scotland's talent for wildly variable weather to its absolute fullest, we journeyed back yesterday, stopping off to record a Vic Galloway session for BBC Radio Scotland.That meant we got back in around one in the morning, and after eight hours' kip and a very long, very hot shower, I now feel just about ready to face the world again.  Not to take in on in a carpe diem, up and attem boy sort of a way, just ready, just about, to handle real life once more.This podcast is, as I assume you will have noticed by now, going to be all about Away Game, with all but a couple of the songs by bands I saw play at the Festival.  And what a fucking awesome festival it was.  Well played Eigg, and well played Fence. 01. Water World - Catch Yrself (00.26) 02. King Creosote - Not One Bit Ashamed (07.09) 03. OLO Worms - Strays (17.55) 04. Y Niwl - Undegnaw (22.09) 05. Rob St. John - The Whites of Our Eyes (29.15) 06. Scott Rudd - Bullshit Love (38.01) 07. Jo Schornikow - Bird's Nest (39.47) 08. The Twilight Sad - I Became a Prostitute (Acoustic) (46.26) 09. Sparrow & the Workshop - Faded Glory (50.17) 10. Luna - Malibu Love Nest (55.49) 11. eagleowl - No Conjunction (1.04.52)

Transcript -- An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland.

An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland.

Transcript -- An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland.

An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland.