Podcasts about Scottish

From Earthdog to Agility: Barbara Baese' Guide to the Versatile Dandie Dinmont Terrier This episode of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Diaries is part of Pure Dog Talk's Clubhouse. The series features members of the Club Partnership Program who are working to preserve the knowledge of their legacy breeders. Can a rare, historic terrier thrive in modern high-speed dog sports while maintaining the precise conformation of its forebears? In this episode of Pure Dog Talk, host Laura Reeves sits down with legendary breeder Barbara Baese of Molly Bay Dandies. From her unexpected beginnings as a professional dancer who had never owned a dog to launching her kennel in 1989 with a "sight-unseen" puppy and a "Dandie or bust" attitude, Barbara shares her 36-year journey. Discover the secrets behind owning the all-time top agility Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the strict structural standards that define the breed's iconic silhouette, and the fascinating (and rarely discussed) genetics behind breeding mustard and pepper coats. Whether you are a canine sports enthusiast, an aspiring breeder, or a judge seeking to understand the Illustrated Standard, this masterclass is packed with invaluable breed wisdom. What You'll Learn in This Masterclass: The All-Around Performance Dog:Dandies are far more than companion dogs. Barbara shares her experience in Earthdog, Therapy work, and how she raised the #1 top agility Dandie Dinmont Terrier of all time.Decoding the Standard—"No Topline, No Dandie":Why the correct outline, a filled muzzle, dark round eyes, and a low tail set are non-negotiable for a true Dandie. Plus, the "teacup test" for smooth, effortless movement.The Complex Rules of Pepper & Mustard Genetics:Why you should never breed pepper-to-pepper (which dilutes furnishings) or mustard-to-mustard more than once, and how breeding the two colors together preserves the perfect coat texture and color depth.Behind the Name "Molly Bay":The heartwarming story of how Barbara and her husband blended their names to create a Celtic-sounding kennel name that is uniquely theirs.The Power of Mentorship:Lessons learned from breed giants like Christie Maxfield, Vern Wilson, Peggy Carr, and Kathy Nelson, and Barbara's advice for the next generation of preservation breeders. Episode Highlights  The "Dandie or Bust" Beginnings:How a vet visit and a picture of a "Don King" dog led to a long-distance search and a sight-unseen puppy flying in from Pennsylvania.Immersion Into Conformation:Learning to groom with Vern Wilson and standing by the ring with mentor Christie Maxfield to study the breed standard.The 3 Golden Priorities of Breeding:Why temperament comes first (the true "gentleman's terrier"), followed by health preservation (combating glaucoma and lymphoma), and structural movement.The Teacup Movement Test:Ensuring a Dandie moves with a smooth, flowing reach and drive rather than jumping like a Bichon Frise.Coat Color & Genetic Dilution:The definitive guide to breeding mustard and pepper coats to avoid graying furnishings.Beyond the Show Ring:How the club promotes this rare breed to the public through Scottish heritage festivals, custom brochures, and their very own tartan. About Guest Barbara Baese Barbara Baese established Molly Bay Dandies in 1989. Over nearly four decades, she has been a tireless advocate for the preservation of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, serving as president of the parent club and mentoring exhibitors across the country. Her kennel is renowned for producing dogs that excel in conformation, obedience, therapy, earthdog, and record-breaking agility.

More than dial color changes or new bezels, Geneva Watch Days is when the independents turn up the heat, and here is our first show recording live from Geneva for... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #811 : Geneva Watch Days 2006 – Show Report Part 1 appeared first on Scottish Watches.

Sharon shares candidly about growing up in a scheme (Scottish term for council estate), making bad choices in her teens, working with the homeless and vulnerable, discipling very broken people, living with chronic fatigue, forgiving marital infidelity, and more. She has packed a huge amount into her life so far, and her passion remains to equip and disciple women, which only happens through costly, long-term, incarnational and intentional journeying with them. Her life is both a testimony and a challenge to be all in for Jesus.▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VSb9WirMuw4I recommend her two books: Unconventional: Practical Guide to Women's Ministry in the Local Church and Unexceptional: Ordinary women doing extraordinary things through GodCheck out www.20schemes.com for what she is involved in and to be in touch with her. Sharon's boss, Mez McConnell, was on the podcast a few months back and can be listened to here Part 1 and Part 2.---

The many pressures on land use are coming into sharper focus in Scotland where opposition is growing to a series of large AI data centres planned across the central belt, between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The ruling Scottish National Party's national council is calling for a moratorium on building them. Most of the centres are to be built on open countryside, and farmers are among the people who have raised concerns. However the boss of one data centre company claims the centres could bring a boost to horticulture by using the heat they generate to warm glass houses.While farmers across much of the UK are counting the cost of a poor harvest, it's a different story in The Outer Hebrides. We speak to a crofter from Uist who's just had one of his best years yet.The state of the UK's rivers has been making the news - if not pollution, then drought, and, earlier this year, flooding. The Tweed is one of the world's most famous salmon rivers, flowing eastwards across the Scottish borders and Northern England. We've been finding out how conservationists and farmers are working together to ease the pressure climate change is putting on the river.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

We wing our way down under to catch up with our favorite Scottish apologist who always offers keen biblical insight in the world around us. Listen as David Robertson shares his heart on the tragedy in Nepal, what happened when he was accused of “preaching politics” and so much more. Get ready to think biblically so you can better ‘contend for the faith’.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Docherty is a Scottish evidential psychic medium and spiritual teacher trained to teacher level at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College, working today with clients across four continents. In this episode she breaks down the real signs of a spiritual awakening, not as a lightning-bolt moment, but as a set of skills anyone can develop, and why so many of us feel it and then talk ourselves out of it before it goes anywhere.The conversation goes to some genuinely unexpected places... a childhood spent fighting spirit children for her own bedcovers, a house she walked away from because of what she felt in one room, and a personal connection to one of the most famous and controversial mediums in British history.Karen also opens up about a discovery she stumbled into by accident, the ability to connect with people who are still alive but living with dementia, and what that reveals about where the mind ends and the soul begins.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeThe real signs of a spiritual awakening, and why Karen says it isn't reserved for mysticsHow to tell the difference between genuine intuition and simple fear, in your own body, in real timeThe true story behind Britain's most famous "fraudulent" medium, and how Karen ended up personally connected to her without knowing it for yearsWhat actually happens in the room when energy feels "off," and how to tell whether you're picking up something real or generating it yourselfThe accidental discovery that changed how Karen thinks about dementia, memory, and the soulA simple daily practice for hearing your own intuition, described as your "inner sat nav"Listen or watch the full conversation now, and if this episode gave you something to sit with, share it with someone who needs to hear it too.Connect with Karen DochertyWebsite: karendocherty.comInstagram: @karendochertyspiritmediumFacebook: @mediumkarendochertyTikTok: @karendochertymediumThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer put their heads together to discuss the very best of the Scottish lower leagues from the past seven days. The pair talk about Dunfermline Athletic's victory in the Fife derby, Inverness Caledonian Thistle's sluggish start to the campaign, Edinburgh City's 1-1 draw with Forfar Athletic, and a crackpot six-goal thriller at Ainslie Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by BoyleSports.This week, Natalie Pike is joined by Kevin Nolan, standing in for Sam Allardyce, with former Everton defender Alan Stubbs returning as our featured guest.It's a huge Everton focused episode as we assess David Moyes' transfer window, the strength of the current squad and what success should look like at Goodison Park this season.We also discuss Harrison Armstrong, Iliman Ndiaye's move to Manchester City, Wayne Rooney's flourishing media career and whether Everton have done enough to challenge for European football, or whether it's more a relegation battle on their hands.There's plenty of Scottish football discussion too, with Celtic and Rangers both under the microscope after their European disappointments. Could the Old Firm really join the Premier League? And why does Wayne Rooney support Celtic?Plus, the trio discuss Enzo Fernandez's £125m move to Manchester City, Chelsea's chances of challenging Arsenal for the title and whether Liverpool's transfer window deserves scrutiny or praise.0:00 Intro02:00 Harrison Armstrong's going to be an outstanding player for Everton16:00 Wayne Rooney's media career flourishing18:15 Iliman Ndiaye's move to Man City22:15 What is success for Everton this season?29:50 Celtic's season so far - Disaster in Europe32:00 Rangers not a powerhouse anymore34:15 Rangers and Celtic to join the Premier League35:17 Why Wayne Rooney supports Celtic38:04 Enzo Fernandez signs for Man City43:40 Liverpool's transfer window under scrutiny47:10 Outro#Everton #NoTippyTappyFootball Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops.

The Go Radio Football Show: September 2nd, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Transfer deadline drama, big Premiership fixtures, and plenty of debate on the future of Scottish football. Paul Cooney is joined by Kevin Kyle and Jamie Murphy to break down a frantic day of transfer speculation involving Celtic and Rangers, preview a huge night of SPFL action, and discuss why Scotland continues to struggle to develop and retain home-grown talent. Plus, reaction to the latest signings, the Nico Raskin situation, and predictions for all the night's big matches. Highlights Celtic close in on a flurry of deadline-day signings. Rangers face decisions over Nico Raskin and Tilo Asgaard. Kevin Kelsey edges closer to a move to Ibrox. Debate over whether Rangers are finally turning a corner under Derek McInnes. Discussion on Scottish football's lack of home-grown players. Why Norway's player development model is leaving Scotland behind. Celtic and Rangers team news ahead of crucial league fixtures. Match predictions for Celtic v Aberdeen, Falkirk v Rangers and more. Jamie Murphy reflects on life as a player-coach at Ayr United. Kevin Kyle and Jamie Murphy assess the biggest transfer stories of the day. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/sUtXeIS14j4?si=QLsOr6JoaTNcTAtc  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  

Eileen Budd comes from a long line of Scottish storytellers. Her grandfather came home from the war with shrapnel in his legs, took a job driving a tour bus, and out-earned every other driver in Scotland — because he told stories while he drove. Nobody discovered Eileen was legally blind until she was eight, so she learned the world by ear: story by story, told out loud, passed down. In this episode she tells three complete folk tales on air — including the three rules for surviving the Queen of the Fairies — opens her Travelling Folk Museum of donated, two-hundred-year-old objects, and makes the case that the stories of the village, not the castle or the church, are the ones that bring people together. Plus: why we've outsourced our imaginations to our phones, what a story did to a $30 compass on eBay, the folk tale that is secretly about postnatal depression, and how to find the story only you can tell. Your imagination: use it or lose it. How to Tell a Story People Can't Stop Repeating — with Scottish Storyteller Eileen Budd Some stories disappear almost as soon as they're told. Others survive for hundreds of years. They cross villages, families, kitchens, campfires, churches, pubs and generations without ever needing an algorithm to carry them. That is the kind of story Eileen Budd knows how to tell. Eileen comes from a long line of Scottish storytellers, and she learned the world by listening. Nobody discovered she was legally blind until she was eight, so while other children were reading the room visually, Eileen was absorbing voices, details, rhythms and stories. And in this conversation, she reminded me of something I think many of us are losing: storytelling is not the same thing as content. A story asks something of your imagination. It leaves space. It lets you see something that is not physically in front of you. And the best stories become portable. Someone hears them, carries them away, and tells them again. That is what this episode is really about. Eileen tells three complete folk tales on the podcast, including the story of a midwife summoned to the Queen of the Fairies, the rules she must follow to survive, and a changeling story that carries an unexpectedly compassionate understanding of postnatal depression. But we also talk about what happens to imagination when we fill every empty moment with scrolling, why an ordinary $30 compass became worth $1,000 when it had a story attached to it, and why the stories of ordinary people — the stories of the village — may be the ones that connect us most deeply. One of my favorite things Eileen says is that we have started to outsource our imaginations. And I haven't stopped thinking about that. Because imagination requires empty space. Daydreaming. Wondering. Following an image somewhere without immediately needing it to become useful. And if you are an artist, photographer, writer, entrepreneur or simply a person trying to live a more creative life, I think this conversation will make you want some of that space back. Inside the episode We talk about Eileen's grandfather, who returned from war with shrapnel in his legs and became a Scottish tour-bus driver — eventually earning more than the other drivers because he told stories while he drove. Eileen explains the difference between stories of the castle, stories of the church and stories of the village, and why the stories of ordinary people are often the ones that bring us together. She shares why she resisted writing oral stories down for years, what changed her mind, and what can be lost when a living story gets trapped on a page. We talk about daydreaming, imagination and the way constant scrolling can crowd out the inner world. You'll hear the story of a $30 compass whose value changed completely once a story was attached to it, a 200-year-old willow rattle filled with quartz, the full tale of the midwife and the Queen of the Fairies, and Eileen's beautifully simple way of teaching someone how to become a storyteller. And we end with a Scottish origin story about the giants of day and night. If you make anything for a living, I especially want you to listen to the distinction running underneath this whole conversation: People may consume information. But they carry stories. Connect with Eileen Podcast: Scottish Folk Instagram: @eileenbudd Books: Eileen's seasonal folklore collections from Wide Open Sea https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scottish-folk/id1674005044 https://www.wideopensea.co.uk/product/seasonal-folklore-summer  

Tonight on Private Conversations, we've got A LOT to get into. We break down the upcoming MoMA x Air Jordan 1 and debate whether the Jordan 1 was really the right silhouette for the collaboration. We also talk about where the crazy Eminem sneaker auction prices finally ended, the upcoming Jordan Black Pack, the Fire Red/White Cement Jordan 4, and the return of the legendary Royal Jordan 1. Larry pulls up with a pair of shoes he grabbed for ONLY $40 from Salehe's online sale, and after all the Brooks talk lately, we finally put them to the test by each trying to put together a fly outfit wearing our pairs. Then things get interesting… Larry's mom came back from Scotland and brought us OVER 20 different Scottish foods and snacks to try

That's our big thank you wish for all the fun and support on the Epic Baseball Road Trip. 8 ballparks, 10 beds, 2799 miles, a handful of breweries, wineries, and distilleries, one amazing day with Bob at the NLBM, one Scottish play, one evening of Mozart and Frank Zappa, more cheese than should be legal, and the kindest, friendliest baseball fans and staff we could hope to meet. Today's show brings you the St. Louis and Louisville leg of the trip. At Busch Stadium we had our best seats of the trip, and then effectively free seats the second night to watch the Os win 2 over the Cards. We taught grown ups about how to read the scoreboard and a kid how rally caps work. We learned that our adopted brewery was legally and effectively one pint away from the ballpark. We saw bfs Ivan and JJ in action. Pottymouth came this close to a Blaze on Blaze situation. We saw Matt in the stands watching Jackson, and fans wearing both of their #7s, In Louisville we took in an unplanned bonus game – CIN AAA team the Louisville Bats were hosting ATL's Gwinnett Stripers and we could not say no to Thrifty Thursday tickets. We got to see some former bfs at work (José Azocar, Kyle Farmer, and Will Benson), and a preteen giving Pottymouth a withering look for her PG-13 joy in seeing Michael Chavis in the lineup. We saw how the bats get made and fangirled over getting to hold Frank Robinson and Carl Yazstremski's bats, and oh yeah, Babe Ruth's too, at the Louisville Slugger museum and factory. And then we switched to distilleries. There's some financial scandal, or at least hard questions, happening over at the WPBL. Cheers to Kinley Rasmus and Carsynn Meyer creating still more firsts for girls in the LLWS.We say, “Do you mean the temperature, or the heat of your spicy margarita?” “You had an Iced Tragedy and I had a Hot Fitzgerald,” and “I love Little Blue.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Romanticism made Scotland famous. It critically shaped the course of Scottish culture, while impacting on cultures elsewhere and inaugurating the country's still-flourishing and lucrative tourist industry. This book is about Edinburgh's most emblematic architecture over the long 19th century: the castellated and stone built cityscape of national revivalist architecture. It reveals why Scotland had by the 1820s become one of Europe's great centres of Romanticism, due both to the majestic Highlands, and to Edinburgh itself as city of Romanticism. Additionally, Edinburgh developed as the main centre and hub for travellers drawn to Romantic Scotland through the work of James ‘Ossian' Macpherson and Sir Walter Scott: visitors including Schinkel, Mozart, Verne, Turner, Haydn, amongst innumerable others. Edinburgh: City of Romanticism (Lund Humphries, 2026) by Dr. Aonghus MacKechnie also provides a long-overdue counterbalance to the contrastingly much-examined and much-published topic of Enlightenment Edinburgh, showing how this and Romantic Edinburgh have comfortably co-existed. It examines how Edinburgh's Romanticism was similarly driven by intellectuals, amongst whom were Enlightenment figures and artistically talented individuals, and it discusses the legacy of those who contributed to the Romantic cityscape of today; an architecture that provides much of the character of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and of the city that countless tourists come daily to see. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A former Pentagon consultant with thirty years on the UAP program went on national television and said the government is storing biological material from a minimum of four distinct alien species. He says he has personally seen the photographs and records. The Pentagon's own office says it has found no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings. Both of those things are true at the same time.A new Gallup poll shows most Americans don't believe the alien explanation for UAP, but the overwhelming majority believe their government is hiding something. The scientists actually reviewing the released footage say the files are too redacted to confirm anything either way.Tonight's briefing is cattle mutilation. Veteran police detective Brian Fitzpatrick spent decades building a case file on incidents that keep producing the same result: surgical precision, no blood, no tracks, and wound patterns that predate the technology needed to produce them by decades. The 1967 Lady case started it all.Quick hits: back-to-back Bigfoot sightings in Pennsylvania, a new Casillas detail that complicates the story, and a Scottish pit archaeologists openly admit they cannot explain.Patreon: https://patreon.com/InfiniteRabbitHoleJeremy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/U-F-Elmwood-Cosmic-Puzzle/dp/B0GX1GBMZNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfiniteRabbitHolePodcastWebsite: https://InfiniteRabbitHole.com

Romanticism made Scotland famous. It critically shaped the course of Scottish culture, while impacting on cultures elsewhere and inaugurating the country's still-flourishing and lucrative tourist industry. This book is about Edinburgh's most emblematic architecture over the long 19th century: the castellated and stone built cityscape of national revivalist architecture. It reveals why Scotland had by the 1820s become one of Europe's great centres of Romanticism, due both to the majestic Highlands, and to Edinburgh itself as city of Romanticism. Additionally, Edinburgh developed as the main centre and hub for travellers drawn to Romantic Scotland through the work of James ‘Ossian' Macpherson and Sir Walter Scott: visitors including Schinkel, Mozart, Verne, Turner, Haydn, amongst innumerable others. Edinburgh: City of Romanticism (Lund Humphries, 2026) by Dr. Aonghus MacKechnie also provides a long-overdue counterbalance to the contrastingly much-examined and much-published topic of Enlightenment Edinburgh, showing how this and Romantic Edinburgh have comfortably co-existed. It examines how Edinburgh's Romanticism was similarly driven by intellectuals, amongst whom were Enlightenment figures and artistically talented individuals, and it discusses the legacy of those who contributed to the Romantic cityscape of today; an architecture that provides much of the character of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and of the city that countless tourists come daily to see. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Romanticism made Scotland famous. It critically shaped the course of Scottish culture, while impacting on cultures elsewhere and inaugurating the country's still-flourishing and lucrative tourist industry. This book is about Edinburgh's most emblematic architecture over the long 19th century: the castellated and stone built cityscape of national revivalist architecture. It reveals why Scotland had by the 1820s become one of Europe's great centres of Romanticism, due both to the majestic Highlands, and to Edinburgh itself as city of Romanticism. Additionally, Edinburgh developed as the main centre and hub for travellers drawn to Romantic Scotland through the work of James ‘Ossian' Macpherson and Sir Walter Scott: visitors including Schinkel, Mozart, Verne, Turner, Haydn, amongst innumerable others. Edinburgh: City of Romanticism (Lund Humphries, 2026) by Dr. Aonghus MacKechnie also provides a long-overdue counterbalance to the contrastingly much-examined and much-published topic of Enlightenment Edinburgh, showing how this and Romantic Edinburgh have comfortably co-existed. It examines how Edinburgh's Romanticism was similarly driven by intellectuals, amongst whom were Enlightenment figures and artistically talented individuals, and it discusses the legacy of those who contributed to the Romantic cityscape of today; an architecture that provides much of the character of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and of the city that countless tourists come daily to see. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Romanticism made Scotland famous. It critically shaped the course of Scottish culture, while impacting on cultures elsewhere and inaugurating the country's still-flourishing and lucrative tourist industry. This book is about Edinburgh's most emblematic architecture over the long 19th century: the castellated and stone built cityscape of national revivalist architecture. It reveals why Scotland had by the 1820s become one of Europe's great centres of Romanticism, due both to the majestic Highlands, and to Edinburgh itself as city of Romanticism. Additionally, Edinburgh developed as the main centre and hub for travellers drawn to Romantic Scotland through the work of James ‘Ossian' Macpherson and Sir Walter Scott: visitors including Schinkel, Mozart, Verne, Turner, Haydn, amongst innumerable others. Edinburgh: City of Romanticism (Lund Humphries, 2026) by Dr. Aonghus MacKechnie also provides a long-overdue counterbalance to the contrastingly much-examined and much-published topic of Enlightenment Edinburgh, showing how this and Romantic Edinburgh have comfortably co-existed. It examines how Edinburgh's Romanticism was similarly driven by intellectuals, amongst whom were Enlightenment figures and artistically talented individuals, and it discusses the legacy of those who contributed to the Romantic cityscape of today; an architecture that provides much of the character of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and of the city that countless tourists come daily to see. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 31, 2026 is: gumption • GUMP-shun • noun Gumption refers to courage and confidence. // It took a lot of gumption to speak up for yourself like that. See the entry > Examples: "Fourth graders devise machines powered by rubber bands and 10-year-old ingenuity, some of the most creative thinking you'll ever witness. Wonders of nature and humanity coexist in these spaces. Behind all this is the gumption and bravery of teachers who set this up." — Adam Johnston, The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah), 13 May 2026 Did you know? English speakers have had gumption (the word, that is) since the early 1700s. The term's source isn't known, but early examples of it are found in Scottish (the related terms rumblegumption and rumgumption can be found there too). Gumption originally referred to common sense, but it is now more commonly used to refer to the kind of courage and get-up-and-go that makes undertaking difficult things possible. Art historians may know a couple additional applications for the word: gumption was historically used both to refer to the art of preparing painters' colors, and as a synonym of megilp, which refers to a mixture of linseed oil and mastic varnish that is used as a vehicle for oil paints.

Christopher Ward is back with a new dive-watch collection, and in this episode we go straight behind the scenes with Product Director Jörg Bader to find out what makes the... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #810 : Christopher Ward Product Director Jorg Bader on The New Biscay appeared first on Scottish Watches.

118. We welcome Sarah back to the podcast to share her decade-long journey to motherhood. After years of trying naturally in her 30s, Sarah and her husband faced unexplained infertility, the overwhelming grief of monthly disappointments, and the practical challenges of seeking fertility care from a remote Scottish island. When a massive, undetected fibroid disrupted their plans for NHS-funded IVF, Sarah was forced to navigate private fertility clinics, age-related pushback, and the emotional transition to donor eggs.Sarah opens up about the raw realities of her path to parenthood, including a chemical pregnancy, the devastating loss of an embryo at seven weeks, and the high-stakes birth of her daughter via c-section. From dealing with a vehicle fire on the way home from the hospital with a newborn to tackling postpartum hormones, flat nipples, and relationship shifts, Sarah shares an inspiring, unfiltered look at why a fertility journey is not over in your 40s and how life experience shapes early motherhood.Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode118/Shop the Show

Prayer is indispensable—it is the key ingredient in truly fruitful life and ministry. This week's Magazine Monday looks at a group of nineteenth-century Scottish ministers who knew this to be the case to an extraordinary degree.    Featured resource:  Jonathan Watson, 'John Milne of Perth and the Importance of Prayer,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 617 (February 2015).    Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org  Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine  Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

The Go Radio Football Show: August 31st, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Rangers finally gave Derek McInnes something to smile about with a hard-fought win at Aberdeen, while Celtic bounced back from their European disappointment to stay top of the Premiership. Paul Cooney is joined by Charlie Mulgrew and Richard Foster to break down a huge weekend of Scottish football. The team debate Rangers' response to criticism, Celtic's growing injury concerns, transfer deadline activity, and the latest controversy surrounding Old Firm ticket allocations. Plus, an honest and fascinating discussion on the mental side of football, as Charlie and Richard reveal the fears, pressure and self-doubt they experienced during their playing careers. Episode Highlights Rangers earn a crucial victory at Pittodrie and ease the pressure on Derek McInnes. Celtic recover from European heartbreak but concerns remain over squad depth and injuries. Debate over the decision to allocate just 300 away tickets for the next Old Firm cup clash. Transfer window latest from both Rangers and Celtic. Lionel Messi retires from international football, with Charlie reflecting on playing against him. Charlie Mulgrew and Richard Foster share powerful stories about confidence, nerves and mental resilience in football. Predictions for a busy week of Premiership action and the upcoming derby fixtures. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/e65BMXbDXCE?si=IDytCso1tqzPcmLz  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin's Voices Sicut cervus – G.P. da Palestrina Hymn: Touch the earth lightly Look at the world – John Rutter The Lord is my shepherd – Herbert Howells The blue bird – C.V. Stanford Loch Lomond – trad. Scottish arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams Hymn: For the beauty of the earth Wade in the water – trad. Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan

Two listeners. Two hauntings that weren't asking to be heard, they were asking to be let in.Callum lives alone in an 1890s Aberdeen tenement when the knocking starts: always three slow knocks, always on the internal hallway wall with nothing behind it. It only knocks when he's in the hall and it seems to want him to answer. One night he knocks back. It replies instantly, right under his hand. Then the knocking begins to move through the flat, until it's behind his headboard in a room it had never touched.Then Renata and her husband buy an 1890s house in Galveston, and the elderly seller leaves them with four words: "Don't move the mirror." The figures never come from the mirror, they step through every other doorway in the house. Until the night her baby son screams at the glass, and for a second she sees a reflected hallway with extra doors that aren't in her house.Producer Dom unpacks the darker folklore: the Scottish "knocker at the wa'" that must be invited across, the "following" that leaves the wall and goes where you go, and the Gulf Coast "passway" pinned shut beneath a mirror that doesn't reflect a room, it holds one.What happens when answering back is the one thing you were never meant to do?A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Maclean is in the studio with Alex Rae and Tony Watt as they bring you a round up of this weekends Scottish football action. Derek McInnes get his first league win as Rangers manager and the callers have their say on their teams performances. We hear from some of the manager with their thoughts on their teams performances.Beat The Pundit as well. Listen to previous shows on Rayo: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/X: https://x.com/ClydeSSBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb

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Mark catches up with another of the finalists in BBC Scotland's Make a Difference Award environmental category. Midlothian Wildflowers started as a small group of people from the Bonnyrigg and Rosewell community carrying out some guerilla gardening. Julia Pennycuik from the group tells Mark how it grew from there and why it's been nominated for the award.This weekend Grantown on Spey in the Cairngorm National Park becomes Greentown on Spey as an environmental awareness festival is held in the town. Rachel spends some time with one of the groups involved, Wild Tribe Highlands who take children on outdoor adventures in the hope they can build a life-long connection with nature.Culbin Forest on the Moray Firth was one of the locations used recently in Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of The Odyssey. Phil Sime went along to find out that it's not just a dramatic film location, but also an important home to rare lichens and plants.The recent wildfires in the Cairngorms had a huge impact on the people living in the Glenmore area with initial evacuations and many businesses closed for the duration. The fires also obviously had a huge impact on the flora and fauna, and it will take some time for parts of it to recover. Earlier this week Mark went to meet Dr Sarah Henshall, Head of Conservation with the Cairngorms National Park to hear about how things look now.Balgone Estate in East Lothian grows a rather striking crop at this time of year, sunflowers. But as Rachel hears from general manager Alex Humphreys, they can be quite tricky to get right in our Scottish climate.We chat live to Duncan Orr-Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management with RSPB Scotland about a recent project to satellite tag Sea Eagles in Western Scotland to investigate how the eagles interact with livestock.Our Scotland Outdoors podcast this week features Mark's trip inside the Tay Road Bridge as it marks its 60th anniversary. We hear an excerpt of him exploring the engineering of the impressive structure.And Rachel meets up with a group of Aberdeen surfers. Wavy Quines is a female only surfing group who tell Rachel about how they got started and try to show her the art of surfing on Aberdeen beach!

David Duncan returns to the show, this time to talk with us about his amazing invention: a pickup mic for the Great Highland Bagpipes!Tune into this episode to hear James list a few of the many things he does not understand, and demonstrate several more.APPLICABLE LINKS: Electrified Bagpipe Chanter: https://www.duncelectric.com/-Elijah Walcott using it for looping: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0Ew49uMJd/-David Soloing: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUXTIAAEWQD/-One of my favorite samples, from “early testing” in Feb of 2025: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8Sb3BSXe8/-”Intro” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBym5tFRxScRavenshire: https://www.instagram.com/ravenshireband/-Clip using wah: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da_RoBST1ax/-”Pique 7” https://www.instagram.com/p/DWNy1OyExno/-Tiger Nachos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YamB04rwKu4-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, microphone, invention

My chat with Scottish literary punk icon Irvine Welsh, who came on to discuss his sequel to Trainspotting, Men In Love. We covered, (1) the impact of his iconic, generational film thirty years later, (2) how AI is trying to make us all redundant, and how creative expression is how to strike back, and (3) why you don't have to choose between your hooligan and artsy sides of your personality. Just be both. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

Now into our tenth season we wanted to start the series with something a little different so over the next few episodes we'll be looking a little closer at some of Scotland's award winning food and drink businesses.And as we hold on to the last of summer for dear life what better way to kick off this celebration than to go for ice cream - specifically Equis ice cream in Rutherglen! Rosalind wanted to find out more about the family business and the significant investment they've made in recent years. Father and daughter team David and Alex Equi took her on a tour of the factory - which at points was not for the faint hearted - we're talking about the blast freezer visit here. Rosalind saw a modern, high spec, busy business and learnt a great deal about this award-winning producer. You'll hear parts of the tour here interspersed with Rosalind's chat with Alex and David.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the 1987/88 Scottish season, few pundits gave Celtic any hope of having a successful year for their 100th birthday. Four of their best players had disappeared for bigger leagues and they had called upon an old hero to take the reins after getting two clubs relegated the year before. But Billy McNeill would draw upon the emotional resonance of the season, along with some clever signings, to bring their rivals down a peg or two and claim a sensational double Lawrence Donegan and Martyn relive a fascinating season in Scottish football with some highs on the pitch and some disgraceful lows on the terracing. If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only £3 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a bruising week for Scottish clubs in Europe. Rangers are out before the end of August and the pressure is growing on Derek McInnes after a damaging defeat to Jablonec. How does he turn things around ahead of a daunting trip to Aberdeen?Could Hibs have done anything differently after throwing away a place in the league phase with two late goals against Gent? And are Hearts now the success story after battling past Rapid Vienna to reach the Conference League?Andrew Petrie is joined by Scott Allan and Cammy Kerr to dissect the European fallout and full preview of a massive Premiership weekend.01:00 Scotland's European hangover 02:24 Rangers in crisis? McInnes under pressure 06:22 Hibs heartbreak and Motherwell reflections 10:16 Can Celtic bounce back against Falkirk? 12:38 Hearts flying high & Kilmarnock v Dundee United 19:59 Aberdeen v Rangers, Dundee v Hibs & weekend predictions

How did Hugh Mercer, a 20-year-old Scottish fugitive who survived the Battle of Culloden, become one of George Washington's generals and die at the Battle of Princeton? Discover the forgotten American Revolution story of Hugh Mercer and how his extraordinary second chance reveals something fundamental about America itself. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable story of General Hugh Mercer. From a hunted Jacobite rebel who escaped the British crackdown after Culloden to a frontier physician, French and Indian War veteran, respected Virginia leader, and Continental Army general, Mercer's life embodies a timeless American truth: your past does not have to determine your future.   What You'll Learn In This Episode:    The Fugitive Physician: How Hugh Mercer survived the Battle of Culloden in 1746, escaped the British crackdown on Jacobite rebels, and found a second chance in colonial Pennsylvania. The Crucible of Reinvention: How Mercer rebuilt his life as a physician, earned the respect of his community, served in the French and Indian War, and developed a close relationship with George Washington. The Ultimate Gamble of 1776: Why a 50-year-old doctor who had already survived one failed rebellion chose to risk his family, fortune, and life on the American Revolution. The Stand at William Clarke's Orchard: What happened at the Battle of Princeton when British troops surrounded Mercer, reportedly mistook him for Washington, and left him mortally wounded after he refused to surrender. The Lesson for Today: Why the American story is not about perfection, but redemption, and why America must preserve the belief that failure, background, and past mistakes do not have to dictate a person's future. Hugh Mercer never lived to see American independence. He never saw the Constitution, George Washington become president, or the republic his sacrifice helped create. Yet his life captures something essential about the American experiment: America does not require perfect people. It offers people the opportunity to rise, rebuild, and redeem themselves. But a second chance also carries responsibility, and every generation must decide what it will do with the opportunities America provides. Episode Chapters 00:00 Hugh Mercer: From Scottish Fugitive to American Revolutionary Hero 01:22 Hugh Mercer's Second Chance in America 02:16 French and Indian War: Hugh Mercer Meets George Washington 04:10 Hugh Mercer Joins the American Revolution 06:02 Battle of Princeton: Hugh Mercer's Final Stand 11:01 Hugh Mercer's Death and Sacrifice for American Independence 11:59 America, Redemption, and the Power of Second Chances ⭐ Help Keep Real American History Alive: If you value authentic history, subscribe to The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with 3 to 4 friends and family members. Every share helps bypass big-tech algorithm filters and preserves our national heritage. #HughMercer #AmericanRevolution #BattleOfPrinceton #GeorgeWashington #America250

The Duke, the Tartan and the Terrier: Exploring Dandie History with Dick Yoho This episode of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Diaries is part of Pure Dog Talk's Clubhouse. The series features members of the Club Partnership Program who are working to preserve the knowledge of their legacy breeders. Host Laura Reeves sits down with veteran breeder Dick Yoho of Wind's Edge Dandie Dinmont Terriers to celebrate a golden milestone. Marking his 50th anniversary as a member of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Dick takes listeners on a captivating journey through the art, heart and deep historical roots of this rare breed. With a master's degree in printmaking and interior design, Dick brings a unique artist's eye to preservation breeding. He shares how his design background helps him visualize the perfect Dandie silhouette, why he prioritizing the breed standard over show ring ribbons, and how he navigates the challenges of a global "gene puddle." But the true heart of this episode lies in the incredible, aristocratic history of the breed, from Sir Walter Scott to royal connections in Scotland. Did you know the official Dandie Dinmont Terrier tartan has direct royal ties? Dick shares the fascinating history behind this distinctive black and white pattern: Sir Walter Scott's Personal Tartan:The official Dandie tartan is a black and white pattern that originally belonged to Sir Walter Scott, who immortalized the breed in his writing.A Gift of Friendship:This historic tartan was originally gifted to Sir Walter Scott by his cousin, the Duke of Buccleuch.A Castle Room Dedicated to Dandies:Dick recounts meeting the modern-day Duke of Buccleuch (cousin to the King of England) during his travels to Scotland. The Duke and his wife have been active supporters of the breed, even dedicating an entire room in their historic castle to Dandie Dinmont Terrier archives. Key Highlights and Takeaways The Wind's Edge Origin Story:How Dick and his partner, Steve, named their kennel after their windy Connecticut home, which sat high on a hill overlooking Katharine Hepburn's estate.The Artist's Eye in the Ring:How Dick's background in design helps him appreciate the breed's distinct hallmarks, including the soft, soulful expression of the eyes, the curved top line, and the elegant chest drop.Navigating the Gene Puddle:The realities of preservation breeding in a rare breed, using modern tools like TCI (Transcervical Insemination) and global collaboration to import fresh lines from Germany and England.Finding the Sparkle:Dick's unique puppy evaluation process, which involves watching them play, analyzing video footage and seeking guidance from trusted mentors.The Clever Singleton Puppy:A delightful story about Dick's clever singleton puppy (nicknamed "a lit") who inherited the "pizazz" of her ancestors, including a hilarious knack for opening her own crate latch with her nose. About the Guest Dick Yoho is a double past president and current AKC Delegate for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America. Through his Wind's Edge kennel, he has spent half a century dedicated to preservation breeding, mentorship, and introducing the world to this enchanting, historic Scottish breed.

We're only a few days away from Geneva Watch Days 2026. Still, somehow the watch industry has decided that this is the perfect time to dump a load of new... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #809 : The New Omega Speedmaster Reduced Reborn Plus Czapek, Formex and More appeared first on Scottish Watches.

Welcome back to Young Hot Guys! This week, after spending way to much time together, the guys are slightly losing their minds... but still, it makes for a great and chaotic episode. They chat Scottish chippers, silent retreats, baby names and more. To get extra bonus content and much more you can sign up at ⁠⁠https://headstuffpodcasts.com/membership/⁠⁠  Shane's Tickets: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/shanedanbyrne⁠⁠⁠ Killian's Tickets: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/killiansundermann⁠⁠⁠ Tony's Tickets: ⁠https://linktr.ee/tonyhorror⁠ Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Shane Kenna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Rosen is in conversation with Gaelic language expert Roddy Maclean about the status of Gaelic in Scotland. Roddy explains its origins as one of the Indo-European languages, a Celtic language we characterise by sound differences. One group is called P-Celtic, the other is called Q-Celtic, and Gaelic's in the Q-Celtic group. Traditionally Gaelic has been spoken in The Highlands - the Gàidhealtachd - but its growing in popularity in Scottish cities these days with new learners and schoolchildren helping boost the language. A few decades ago there were fears the language would die out.Among the facts Michael picks up is that Gaelic has no single word for Yes or No and that the landscape of the Highlands can be better understood by understanding the origin of Gaelic place names. He also gets to hear some of his work performed in Gaelic by Glasgow schoolchildren. Producer: Maggie AyreProduced in partnership with The Open University

This week, we're joined by professional actress, content creator and lifelong creative Mikayla Iverson! Mikayla shares her love of Outlander, the unforgettable trip to Scotland that deepened her connection to the series and how she combined her passion for Scotland and fashion to create her own collection of beautiful modern tartan dresses. We also chat about her creative journey, the inspiration behind the collection and how she is bringing a fresh, wearable twist to timeless Scottish style.Follow Mikayla on InstagramFollow Bonnie Lass Dress on Instagram Join our Patreon

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have loaned homegrown centerback Christopher Cupps to Greenock Morton FC of the Scottish Championship - the second division in Scotland. While a seemingly underwhelming move, it could have its benefits for the 18 year old up-and-comer who has not seen many minutes with the Fire first team. Tune in as Nick explores the benefits of the move and the concerns he has. Cupps' loan also got Nick thinking - with this loan, the downturn in minutes for Pineda and Oregel, the sale of Gutierrez last season, and the lack of a true back-up striker, has the Chicago Fire gotten away from one of its "bedrock" principles of developing local talent? Nick takes a look at how the Men in Red have handled players such as Chris Mueller, Andrew Gutman, Brian Gutierrez, Chris Brady, Mauricio Pineda, Sergio Oregel, Dean Boltz, Dylan Borso, Jason Shokalook, and Robert Turdean while increasing their international signings. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Halliday, Steven Thompson and Tom English debate Rangers' woeful performance in their Conference League play-off, as Hibs and Motherwell also exit Europe.

Hearts pull off one of the greatest comebacks in their history - what will Conference League football mean for Wouter Vrancken's side? Are they ready to balance domestic and continental commitments or are further reinforcements needed?Motherwell would need a similarly seismic result to progress past Freiburg. Is there any hope for Alfred Johansson's side? Or is the tie already a foregone conclusion?David Gray's says Hibs will have a “cup final mentality” for their second leg against Gent. How much pressure is on them to make history and secure Hibs first ever qualification for European football?Rangers are a goal ahead in their tie with Jablonec - is Derek McInnes already facing the biggest game of his Rangers reign?With Jonathan Sutherland, Joelle Murray and Stephen McGowan02:09 | Hearts' Austrian heroics restore Scottish pride Reaction to Hearts' dramatic comeback, the social media banter afterwards, and what the result means for Scottish football and the coefficient.08:32 | Can Motherwell pull off a German miracle? Joelle Murray and Stephen McGowan assess Motherwell's chances of overturning their deficit against Freiburg and discuss the challenge facing Scottish clubs against wealthier opponents.12:00 | History beckons for Hibs at Easter Road A European night under the lights, the pressure on David Gray's side and whether Hibs can reach a European league phase.15:04 | How big a blow would Owen Elding's absence be? Joelle Murray on the young forward's impact, his injury concern and the attacking options available to Hibs.16:25 | Rangers, transition and a tricky trip to Czechia Derek McInnes' evolving squad, transfer business, defensive concerns and how Rangers should approach protecting a 1-0 lead.21:21 | Transfer window pressure and European predictions Discussion on the stress of recruitment, what no European football would mean for Rangers, and final predictions for Hibs, Motherwell and Rangers.

Who Do You Think You Are?A show that plunges deep into the personal histories of its guests, uncovering unexpected connections, hidden stories, and astonishing ancestral revelations.In this ultimate episode, we welcome the one and only Mark Olly—acclaimed author, television presenter, archaeologist, musician, producer, artist, and renowned public speaker. Armed with his own expert archaeological and historical skills, Mark embarks on an extraordinary journey to trace his family line back to its earliest origins.What begins as a colourful and intriguing starting point soon expands dramatically: from the River Mersey linking Liverpool and Manchester, to roots in Macclesfield with striking Scottish and English ties, and further still to an ancient Celtic tribe of Ireland whose legendary origins reach all the way back to the Egyptian period.Prepare for a jaw-dropping ancestral odyssey as we unravel Mark Olly's remarkable family history—full of surprises, depth, and revelations you won't see coming.Gear up and get freaky with official Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our spooky-cool collection features hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more—perfect for showing your love of the paranormal while staying comfy and stylish. Dive into the full range now: https://tee.pub/lic/wX4lEJj3DMIGot a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcast.

To celebrate a decade of The Howie Games, Howie launches the Millionaires Club, a special three-guest series featuring the podcast's most downloaded guests ever. First up: Ange Postecoglou - our first ever three time guest. And still the stories are flowing. From South Melbourne to Brisbane Roar, the Socceroos, Yokohama, Celtic and Tottenham, Ange has built one of the most remarkable coaching careers in Australian sporting history, winning the 2015 Asian Cup, a J.League title, multiple Scottish trophies and the 2025 Europa League. But this FRESH Player Profile goes beyond the trophies. Ange explains why the Ted Lasso comparisons annoyed him, remembers running into a skinny young Max Gawn running around Melbourne Victory hallways, and reveals his Carlton football heroes in a brilliant quickfire. Funny, passionate, self-deprecating and unapologetically Ange. 1,354 pieces of content. 126+ million downloads. 10 years of The Howie Games. Welcome to the Millionaires Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis present the story of author J. K. Rowling whose storytelling began with an idea on a train ride and months of writing in her notebooks in a small Scottish coffee shop.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-birth-of-harry-potter/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Shaughan McGuigan joins Craig G Telfer to review the very best of lower-league Scottish football from the last seven days. The duo discuss Arbroath's first victory of the season, how Cove Rangers won the north-east derby, and the entertaining draw between the Spartans and Elgin City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Scotland is extremely famous for being the home of the Loch Ness Monster there is a much more terrifying cryptid native to its waterways — the Kelpie. Kelpies are an extremely ancient cryptid, a shape-shifting horse that drags its victims into the water to their death. Though some write the Kelpie off as a myth, there are modern stories that raise questions… it turns out the story of the Kelpie may be hiding a darker story about life in Scotland hundred of years ago… and we're not talking about a time before Greggs bakery. Time for paranormal investigators Kit Grier Mulvenna and Rory Powers to find out more. Get your tickets to our London Live Show! Become a commune member to get access to bonus episodes: ⁠https://thisparanormallife.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Secret Society Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Official TPL Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by Philip Shacklady Researched by ⁠Ewen Friers Thumbnail image: https://mythicalcreaturesandbeasts.com/kelpie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hélène is back, and this time the conversation goes even further off the rails than the first one, in the best way. We catch up on what she's been collecting,... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #808 : Hell's Bells – Helene Is Back For More Mayhem appeared first on Scottish Watches.

Max BootBook: Reagan: His Life and Legend Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts. Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal. Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873 Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada. Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude. Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies. David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's SecretsShedd analyzes China's multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our WorldRandall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown's journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.

Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: Sewell introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. He explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude. (1)

Today, in the latest of our special programmes looking at pivotal political moments, we are looking at the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.Adam is joined by Scotland editor and Newscast host James Cook, and Scotland correspondent Lorna Gordon.In this episode, the second of two on the subject, Adam, James and Lorna talk about the crucial moments in the campaign.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on 0330 123 9480.New episodes are released every day.If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdThe presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davies. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.