Podcasts about Scottish Highlands

Nick joined in the paddock ahead of the final day or York's Ebor meeting by Timeform's Dan Barber. Ger Lyons is on FaceTime to look ahead to his three on the Knavesmire this afternoon, where he hopes two should certainly be in the shake-up. With Zavateri bidding for Group 1 glory in the City of York Stakes, owner Mick Mariscotti shares their hopes for him this afternoon, as he'll be watching on from the Scottish Highlands. ITV's Oli Bell has a quick word ahead of their live Opening Show and Matt Chapman bombards us with to prove he's been out of the loop in terms of the NLD this week! York's James Brennan closes out the show for us from there this morning before we hear from Peter Fornatale in the US about a worry case of confidential veterinary records being leaked and used by punters.

Nick joined in the paddock ahead of the final day or York's Ebor meeting by Timeform's Dan Barber. Ger Lyons is on FaceTime to look ahead to his three on the Knavesmire this afternoon, where he hopes two should certainly be in the shake-up. With Zavateri bidding for Group 1 glory in the City of York Stakes, owner Mick Mariscotti shares their hopes for him this afternoon, as he'll be watching on from the Scottish Highlands. ITV's Oli Bell has a quick word ahead of their live Opening Show and Matt Chapman bombards us with to prove he's been out of the loop in terms of the NLD this week! York's James Brennan closes out the show for us from there this morning before we hear from Peter Fornatale in the US about a worry case of confidential veterinary records being leaked and used by punters.

Not seen it?We'll help you decide if this British action horror is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free.Seen it?We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film.This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Dog Soldiers (2002), the cult British action horror that puts a squad of soldiers on a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands — where things don't quite go according to plan.PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen itA spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this British action horror is your kind of film and worth your time.We explore the story of a group of British soldiers taking part in a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands, where their routine mission turns into a fight for survival.We'll help you quickly understand the tone, style and experience of the film, from its mixture of horror, military action, British humour, gore and practical effects to the camaraderie between the soldiers.By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision!PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you've seen itWhat Did You Miss?The things you missed, the details you didn't notice, and the hidden layers behind the film.The lads explore the film's surprisingly convincing military camaraderie, the way the soldiers behave when the situation becomes serious, the practical effects, the importance of the group's individual personalities and some of the filmmaking choices that help turn a relatively simple setup into a memorable survival story.Paul's Facts of the DayBehind-the-scenes insights including:The making of the practical creature effectsNeil Marshall's early filmmaking careerProduction stories from behind the scenesDetails about the cast and charactersFascinating facts you probably didn't knowHate It or Rate It?Marc, Darren and Paul submit their scores and Dog Soldiers takes its place in the Legend League.PART 3 – The LobbyThe InboxYour emails, questions, comments and stories.Question of the WeekGot a great movie question?Send it in and you might hear it featured on the show!Next Week's MovieThe big reveal of next week's movie!Listen NowListen to Movies In A NutshellLeague TablesThe Legend LeagueEvery movie we've featured and rated on the podcast.The Legend LeagueThe Listener LeagueSee how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners.The Listener LeagueJoin the ConversationVoice Message:Send us a Voice MessageEmail: hello@moviesinanutshell.comSocialsWebsite:Movies In A NutshellInstagram:Movies In A Nutshell on InstagramFacebook:Movies In A Nutshell on FacebookYour HostsMarc FarquharInstagram:Marc Farquhar on InstagramFacebook:Marc Farquhar on FacebookDarren HorneLinkedIn:Darren Horne on LinkedInPaul DayInstagram:Paul Day on InstagramMusic & Sound EffectsMain ThemeTV Show Intro LogoTV Show Intro Logo – PixabayMusic BedProtofunkAttribution Code"Protofunk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Cinema ProjectorKakaistCinema Projector – PixabaySwooshTrading_NationFilm Special Effects Transition – PixabayLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 License

In September 2017, Tony Parsons, a 63-year-old retired Royal Navy officer, set off on a 104-mile charity bike ride through the Scottish Highlands. He never made it home. After being struck by a truck, Tony was believed to have survived the initial collision. Instead of calling emergency services, two brothers concealed what had happened, transporting him to a remote location where his body remained hidden for years. His disappearance became one of Scotland's most heartbreaking missing person cases until an unexpected confession finally uncovered the truth. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the disappearance of Tony Parsons, the years-long investigation, the evidence that finally solved the case, and the disturbing decisions made in the aftermath of the collision. This episode was originally recorded on May 9, 2026, and first released as a members-only bonus episode on May 20, 2026. It is now available to all listeners as part of our updated membership programme. Follow True Crime Recaps for new episodes covering compelling true crime cases from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 2026. A blizzard is raging on Ben Nevis, the tallest peak in the Scottish Highlands — gale-force winds, sub-zero temperatures, and visibility of about one meter—when a climber becomes separated from his two friends near the summit, without crampons, a map, or a compass. What happens to him next comes down to solid blocks of ice, a bent walking pole, and a group of British and Dutch marines who chose that exact day, in that exact weather, to climb the highest mountain in Britain. Julie and Kaycee unravel how a body shuts down in extreme cold, why the rescue nearly stalled on the iced upper slopes, and what the marines built from the equipment on their backs when walking him down stopped being an option. And at the center of it all: a man whose name has never been made public—and a margin of survival measured in a single meter of white air. 00:44 Show Intro And Setup 01:09 Whiteout Near The Summit 03:35 Ben Nevis The Mountain Trap 07:06 Three Friends Enter The Storm 11:10 Marines Training In Blizzard 13:51 One Meter Discovery 18:35 Improvised Litter Rescue 26:09 Rewarming Below Snow Line 29:10 The Crux And Takeaways 29:54 Closing And Sign Off Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: Royal Navy (official news release), “Marines save life of stranded climber on Ben Nevis,” January 30, 2026. royalnavy.mod.uk STV News, “Marines on training exercise save climber stranded in blizzard on Ben Nevis,” January 30, 2026. DutchNews.nl (citing the Dutch Defence Ministry), “Dutch reservists save man stuck on Scottish mountain,” January 28, 2026. The Scotsman, “Marines save life of stranded climber on Ben Nevis,” January 30, 2026. Forces News, “Ben Nevis climber 'would not have survived' had it not been for Royal and Dutch marines,” January 30, 2026. GB News, “Marines save life of stranded climber on Ben Nevis in arctic-like conditions,” January 31, 2026. Yahoo News / AOL (reporting Royal Navy footage), “Climber found curled up on Ben Nevis in -20C blizzard rescued by Royal Marines during training exercise,” January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The squad takes a hike through the Scottish Highlands to howl about Gill's pick, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)! Is this still the greatest werewolf transformation ever put to film? Does the comedy still hold up to this day? And just how many homoerotic threads can Mike pull from the shadows? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:45)Trailer (00:54:06)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:54:36)Review (00:58:57)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:42:08)Horrific Hotline (01:49:32)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:53:49)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:57:22)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Fundraising underway for trails at Fahnestock Sam Lee is head of the Putnam Westchester Mountain Biking Association, but he thinks that one county is getting the short end of the spoke. Westchester has sprawling mountain bike trail networks at the Blue Mountain Reservation, Sprain Ridge Park and Graham Hills Park, to name a few, plus bike shops and a mountain bike culture that has thrived for decades. Putnam has scattered trails for those in the know. Most casual bikers must settle for the pedestrian and horse paths at Fahnestock State Park. Lee, who lives in Putnam Valley and works in pharmaceuticals, is enthusiastic about changing that. Why else would he venture to Canopus Lake on a 100-degree morning with a weed whacker? "This is a perfect spot," he said while standing on the slopes between Route 301 and a parking lot, where 2 miles of abandoned access roads are being converted into a tight tangle of bike trails. The parking lot, a drag to hikers seeking to escape pavement, will give bikers a place to tailgate and unwind after a ride, as well as take advantage of the changing rooms for the Canopus Lake beach. Until now, Lee and a handful of volunteers have done the work. But now he's getting professionals involved. Walking the slopes, Lee points out lines of small orange flags placed by biologists from the New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, marking sections where the trails can't go — a remnant of an environmental review that was part of the project approval. With the blessings of the state Parks Department, the Putnam Westchester Mountain Biking Association recently launched a "Funstock" fund at bit.ly/CanopusMTB to raise $45,000 to hire a trail-building crew. And this is not just any crew: Lee plans to bring professional mountain bike racer David Kahn from North Carolina with his Pisgah Trail Co. Khan grew up in Putnam Valley in a biking family (his father owns several Westchester bike shops), so he jumped at the chance to build the trails he wished he'd had as a kid. The association has raised about $23,000, which is enough for a down payment. The hope is that the trail can be open by year's end. Lee and other volunteers have gotten the trails into shape for testing, but they are not sturdy enough to withstand erosion or heavy use. Lee rode a bit in college, but only got serious while rehabbing a knee injury that sidelined him from playing basketball. He passed the time watching videos of riders in the Scottish Highlands and the landscape reminded him of the Hudson Highlands. However, he quickly discovered "riding" in Putnam referred mostly to ATVs and dirt bikes. Lee has been working with state parks and other riders to prepare and legalize unofficial trail networks. He imagines hot summer days when parents teach their children to ride at Fahnestock, then cool off in the lake. This part of the park is underutilized. Most of the year, the parking lot is closed. It's open only in the summer for lake access and, if there's enough snow, for a few weeks of snowshoe and cross-country skiing. With bike trails, the lot could remain open year-round. Lee envisions events and races, with music and food trucks. Until then, he's coming when he can to cut back undergrowth. "I'm looking for areas to keep it rolling, so you're not constantly pedaling uphill or braking," he says. "You don't want to tire yourself out, because these trails don't have a lot of mileage. You want to focus on doing less and improving each time."

Cory was out for a family wedding, so Brady and Philip hosted from his handle. Also new: a weekly recap song in a different genre each week, covering everything from the previous weeks of the show. Daniel Batten on Cambridge's new number. Its updated assessment puts Bitcoin mining at 59.4% clean energy, against a global grid mix near 40%. Hydro is the largest single source. Full report expected later this year. Sweden's grid used Bitcoin mining 11,000 times last year to absorb excess wind. Batten's point: operators call it flexible load, flexible compute, or data centers. Anything but Bitcoin mining. Six Brazilian energy companies are doing the same with stranded generation. The best idea in the episode, and it's Batten's. A grid operator is incentivized to admit a problem, because saying so unlocks resources and doesn't destabilize the grid. A central banker never can, because the admission is itself the instability. Batten expects the West to adopt Bitcoin as an energy solution before a monetary one. In the global South the monetary problems are existential already: banking access, storing wealth safely, remittances that otherwise cost up to 20%. The Ethiopian dam. You cannot build half a dam, so it's sized for demand 20 years out. No transmission lines, no industry, no customer for the surplus. Miners paid roughly three cents per kilowatt hour and delivered over $100M in unexpected revenue. Callum Wheeler of Renew Blocks on Britain's curtailment bill. £1.5B last year paying wind farms to switch off and firing gas nearer London instead, forecast to reach £7B by 2030. A new "demand for constraints" market is meant to fix it. A near-blackout on June 23 reached the shadow energy secretary via control-room whistleblowers. Cause: unexpected air conditioning demand in Britain's fourth heat wave. Wheeler's pilot is mining co-located inside a Scottish Highlands hydro powerhouse, built for £2M and never switched on. Susie Violet Ward spent 13 months chasing a BBC correction on a headline claiming every Bitcoin payment uses a swimming pool of water. No correction, and the undisclosed source was a central banker. Brandolini's law: refuting costs ten times what inventing does. Closing round on first resources. Inventing Bitcoin by Yan Pritzker, including his family's story of carrying value out of Russia. Also the Bullish Case, Broken Money, swan.com/welcome with Natalie Brunell, and Mary Kay Fain's approach: ask someone to recall a time they couldn't use their own money.

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Rochelle talks us through a 41-day UK road trip from Bath to the Scottish Highlands and back to London, sharing what worked, what surprised her, and how planning early made the whole trip calmer. We swap honest notes on UK driving, smart booking tactics, and the tours, meals and accidental stops that turned into lifelong memories.Planning a long UK itinerary without trying to do too muchLeaving Heathrow before the Easter crowds and saving London for the endCoping with UK driving as visitors, from narrow lanes to complex roundaboutsUsing phone navigation when the in-car sat nav falls shortThe full route: Salisbury, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Peak District, the Lake District, Northumberland, Skye, Inverness, Pitlochry, Berwick-upon-Tweed, York and LondonFavourite moments: the Old Man of Storr at sunrise, York food finds, a surprise stop at St AbbsAn accommodation mix including a castle stay and a standout manor hotelA laundry strategy for multi-week travel, from washing machines to heated towel railsUK food highlights: Sunday roasts, scones, Scotch egg, haggis, black pudding, Irn-Bru and ciderLondon experiences: early Tower of London entry, a food and pub walking tour, and meeting fellow listenersDiscover Real London black cab tours for orientation, photography and a James Bond and Ted Lasso trip to RichmondIf you've enjoyed the show, why not leave us feedback via text or a review on your favourite podcast app? Share it with anyone planning their own UK road trip. We love to hear from you, and you never know, you may receive a shout out in a future episode.⭐️ Guest - Rochelle C

7-28-26 Today we'll be chatting with Clyde and Sarah Hays, owners of Vinland Meads in Murchison, TX. Vinland Meads is a family-owned meadery and artisan kitchen in Murchison, Texas, founded by Clyde and his wife, Sarah,. Although the company was officially formed in 2024 and their public tasting room opened in 2026, Clyde's history with mead began more than twenty years ago. He became interested in mead through his love of Scottish and Northern European history, and he mentioned to his grandfather that he wanted to learn how to make it. Rather than giving him a written recipe, he shared stories about how his own grandfather had made mead in Scotland. Those conversations taught Clyde about honey, patience, craftsmanship, and the importance of allowing the process to take the time it needs. He began experimenting from there, and those lessons still guide every batch he makes today. Vinland Meads first began at Hays Manor, our family farm in East Texas. That is where they incorporated the company, developed their recipes, and operated in production-only mode before moving the winery license and public operation into Murchison. Hays Manor remains an important part of their story. It is home to their apiaries, Scottish Highland cattle, farm animals, and the hawks we work with as licensed falconers. Their own bees provide as much honey as they can, and they supplement that with raw Texas wildflower honey from beekeepers whose apiaries and practices they know personally. The farm taught them many of the values that shape Vinland today, especially patience, stewardship, and respect for where their ingredients come from. Sarah and Clyde are also the parents of seven sons, and Vinland has always been a family story rather than simply a business venture. One of Clyde and Sarah's proudest moments is hearing their sons tell people what their family does and hearing the pride in their voices. Sarah is the majority owner, manager, and creative force behind the business, while Clyde serve as Head Mead Maker and oversee marketing. Sarah's belief in what Clyde was creating is one of the main reasons Vinland exists. Years ago, she brought home their first beehives and joked that Clyde would no longer need to buy honey for his mead. Those hives could never produce the thousands of pounds they now use, but they represented Sarah's belief that Clyde's longtime passion could become something much larger. When they moved into Murchison, they wanted to create more than a traditional tasting room. Vinland Meads now includes an artisan kitchen, which focuses on locally sourced ingredients and food designed to pair with mead, as well as the Rose & Raven Bookshop, curated by Sarah. They also host live music, trivia, educational classes, beekeepers' gatherings, community events, and other experiences that make Vinland feel more like a modern gathering hall than a typical winery. Their goal is to introduce people to mead as a sophisticated and culturally significant beverage, not simply something associated with Vikings or Renaissance festivals. They produce handcrafted meads using Texas honey, locally sourced fruit whenever possible, and a process that generally takes about six months from honey in the tank to mead in the bottle or keg. Every bottle has a story behind it, which is why their tagline is, “Every Bottle a Story. Every Sip a Saga.” Join us to hear more from Sarah and Clyde! To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! 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Once you enter the waiting room, we get a notification and will bring you in! Upcoming Shows Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events July 29 - Brimming Horn Meadery, Milton, DE - Sips and Succulents July 29 - Honeytree Meadery, Nashville, TN - Paint and Sip! July 29 - Brimming Horn Meadery, Seaford, DE - Mojo Duo live music Aug 1 - Starrlight Meadery, Pittsboro, NC - Mead Day celebration Aug 2 - National Mead Day! Aug 2 - White Bear Meadery, Maplewood, MN - National Mead Day party Aug 3 - Drinking Horn Meadery, Flagstaff, AZ - Mead & Magic night Aug 5 - Zymarium Meadery, Orlando, FL - Sushi Making Class Aug 9 - Starrlight Meadery, Pittsboro, NC - Mead and Food Pairing Class July 31 - Moon Dog Meadery, Durham, NC - Video Game Night Aug 14 - Silver Hand Meadery, Williamsburg, VA - Jazz Jams Aug 20 - Zymarium Meadery, Orlando, FL - Mead + Magic the Game Aug 20 - Silver Hand Meadery, Williamsburg, VA - Houseplant Bingo Night You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

Lady Carla of Ok, Real Quick!, Lady Meg of Bed, Wed, or Behead, and Lady Paula of It's a Dean Thing are back in the Bubbleton to gossip all about the latest edition of Bridgerton!  We talk about everything from evil stepmothers to Scottish history, what it's like being besties with a queen and more!   Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming!   Content warning for miscarriages, evil stepmothers, and cultural insensitivity specifically regarding the representation of Scottish Highlands vs Lowlands.   Find, follow, support the pod → https://linktr.ee/mystreamingbubble     Don't forget about Twin It to Win It → https://linktr.ee/twinittowinitpod     

This week the huns discuss being scared in a hot country - how is it possible? Has Hannah entered her Lord of the Rings era and Big Suze into her Wimbledon era? TV recco of the week is US Traitors - juicy af. We get into fake tan fails and when we pull the Tarot, it involves burning buildings. Is that to do with the heatwave maybe.  Anyway, let's get really scared. To the stories. Story 1 - Hannah is taking us to the dating apps. If you match with Ethan, watch out. Who's the Licorice man?  Story 2 - A gorge hun on Patreon wrote us this TRUE story about her friend inheriting a cottage in the Scottish Highlands... creepy as all hell. Story 3 - We get nostalgic with Hannah's story of Bob (the big perv) and the lady of the woods... CREEP OF THE WEEEEEEEK cow cow cow cow cacow - is from the stunning Donna. A queer horror story coming hot off the press from Belgium. This is PART ONE! Join us next week for PART TWO!  We wrap up the chaos adhd-riddled episode with a pendulum to look for the jewellery thief ghost... If you've stayed with us til the end, enjoy. WE LOVE YAAAAAAAAA xoxoxox  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: https://ghosthuns.co.uk/ HALLOWEEN 2026 TIX HERE: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/ghost-huns---live-from-cheerful-earful-11-oct-2026-tickets Every self-made person started somewhere. Your journey starts for free at shopify.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few years back, I hosted Dougie Mackay at my home on Vancouver Island for some pizza and a televised hockey game. I'd just caught his show in town and was struck by how he illuminated the wingspan of a story - the way it could carry an audience across centuries and landscapes with each sentence.Raised in the Scottish Highlands where storytelling is still in the water, Dougie has sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. He even holds a Guinness World Record as part of the longest continuous storytelling session (74 hours, set in the central square of Marrakesh, where storytelling is also heritage). He describes his own work as firing on the edge of the wild.In this episode of The Crow's Nest, Dougie joins me to explore the medicine of story for these times - and for men in particular. We speak in support of the upcoming Cascadia Men's Conference, happening August 6-9 in the Squamish Valley just north of Vancouver. The conference draws its DNA from the Minnesota Men's Conference, now forty years strong, and we're gathering elders and younger men alike to light a fire we hope will burn yearly.Dougie won't be with us in person this August (he'll be at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun), but his spirit is woven into what we're building. At the heart of our conversation, he tells the old Gaelic tale of Finn McCool and the Salmon of Wisdom - a story from the Fianna cycle about a boy raised by wild aunties in the forest, who must learn not just to hunt and fight, but to see truly.What emerges is a conversation about masculine leadership, the necessary relationship between youth and elders, and what it means to be mentored by both the feminine and the wild. "I think there's lots of people seeking belonging, and the salmon has something to say about that."Dougie offers a particular tonic: the idea that in our broken culture, many of us in midlife and beyond may find ourselves in the role of Finnegus - the old poet who sits by the pool for seven years, preparing the ground so that someone younger might receive the gift we never will.If you're drawn to the work, you can find Dougie writing on Substack at Rekindling the Hearth. He's also launching a nine-month storytelling mentorship cohort called The Storyteller's Journey this September.The Cascadia Men's Conference runs August 6-9. Details and tickets at cascadiamensconference.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe

Hayley Campbell, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week's biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed ‘Elle', a prequel to the Legally Blonde films on Amazon Prime. In this eight-part series we're taken back to Elle's teenage years, where she's uprooted from her glamorous LA life, and forced to move to Seattle. Next, ‘The Dark', a new detective show on ITV, and available to stream on ITVX. The six-part series is about the hunt for a serial killer in the Scottish Highlands, which has been adapted from the novel ‘From the Shadows' by GR Halliday. Finally, ‘Little House on the Prairie', the latest adaptation of the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, available to stream on Netflix. The eight-part series follows the Ingalls family as they leave Wisconsin to settle on the American frontier. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.

Prince Andrew's bond with Queen Elizabeth II was always treated as one of the great protected relationships inside the House of Windsor. He was widely described as her favorite child, and even as the Epstein scandal shredded his public standing, the Queen repeatedly appeared reluctant to fully cast him out. Reporting has described her standing by him after his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, allowing him to step back from duties rather than immediately stripping him of everything, and later permitting him to remain Duke of York and a prince while the scandal continued to metastasize. Even in 2022, after Andrew had settled Virginia Giuffre's civil case without admitting liability, the Queen chose him to escort her into Prince Philip's memorial service — a public gesture that was widely read as motherly protection at the exact moment the institution should have been running from him.That “special relationship” is what made the Balmoral episode so revealing. In September 2020, Queen Elizabeth reportedly summoned Andrew to Balmoral for crisis talks over Jeffrey Epstein, with Andrew leaving Windsor for the Scottish Highlands to brief his mother after another summer of damaging revelations. The reports said the Queen wanted to be kept informed, that “so much” had come out, and that Andrew's Epstein ties — including Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his catastrophic BBC explanations, and his alleged lack of cooperation with U.S. investigators — were still poisoning the monarchy. The image is damning: not a disgraced royal facing full institutional accountability, but a protected son being called in for a private family reckoning with “mummy” at Balmoral. And that has always been the central problem with Andrew — the scandal was never just about his relationship with Epstein; it was about how long royal privilege softened the consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Prince Andrew's bond with Queen Elizabeth II was always treated as one of the great protected relationships inside the House of Windsor. He was widely described as her favorite child, and even as the Epstein scandal shredded his public standing, the Queen repeatedly appeared reluctant to fully cast him out. Reporting has described her standing by him after his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, allowing him to step back from duties rather than immediately stripping him of everything, and later permitting him to remain Duke of York and a prince while the scandal continued to metastasize. Even in 2022, after Andrew had settled Virginia Giuffre's civil case without admitting liability, the Queen chose him to escort her into Prince Philip's memorial service — a public gesture that was widely read as motherly protection at the exact moment the institution should have been running from him.That “special relationship” is what made the Balmoral episode so revealing. In September 2020, Queen Elizabeth reportedly summoned Andrew to Balmoral for crisis talks over Jeffrey Epstein, with Andrew leaving Windsor for the Scottish Highlands to brief his mother after another summer of damaging revelations. The reports said the Queen wanted to be kept informed, that “so much” had come out, and that Andrew's Epstein ties — including Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his catastrophic BBC explanations, and his alleged lack of cooperation with U.S. investigators — were still poisoning the monarchy. The image is damning: not a disgraced royal facing full institutional accountability, but a protected son being called in for a private family reckoning with “mummy” at Balmoral. And that has always been the central problem with Andrew — the scandal was never just about his relationship with Epstein; it was about how long royal privilege softened the consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Prince Andrew's bond with Queen Elizabeth II was always treated as one of the great protected relationships inside the House of Windsor. He was widely described as her favorite child, and even as the Epstein scandal shredded his public standing, the Queen repeatedly appeared reluctant to fully cast him out. Reporting has described her standing by him after his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, allowing him to step back from duties rather than immediately stripping him of everything, and later permitting him to remain Duke of York and a prince while the scandal continued to metastasize. Even in 2022, after Andrew had settled Virginia Giuffre's civil case without admitting liability, the Queen chose him to escort her into Prince Philip's memorial service — a public gesture that was widely read as motherly protection at the exact moment the institution should have been running from him.That “special relationship” is what made the Balmoral episode so revealing. In September 2020, Queen Elizabeth reportedly summoned Andrew to Balmoral for crisis talks over Jeffrey Epstein, with Andrew leaving Windsor for the Scottish Highlands to brief his mother after another summer of damaging revelations. The reports said the Queen wanted to be kept informed, that “so much” had come out, and that Andrew's Epstein ties — including Virginia Giuffre's allegations, his catastrophic BBC explanations, and his alleged lack of cooperation with U.S. investigators — were still poisoning the monarchy. The image is damning: not a disgraced royal facing full institutional accountability, but a protected son being called in for a private family reckoning with “mummy” at Balmoral. And that has always been the central problem with Andrew — the scandal was never just about his relationship with Epstein; it was about how long royal privilege softened the consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we venture into the Scottish mountains with the author Ed Douglas. After seeing the Battle of Falkirk Muir, we follow Bonnie Prince Charlie on his flight towards Skye after Culloden. We end our travels with a view of Lord Lovat – the most infamous of the Jacobite rebels – before his execution in London. Our guest, Ed Douglas, is an author and a climber who has spent much of his career writing about mountains. His last book, Himalaya: A Human History – was called ‘magnificent' by the Telegraph – and was shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize. In this episode Ed tells us about his new book. Upland: The Strange History and Vital Future of Britain's Mountains is out this week and it covers the deep and cultural history of Britain's mountains from Ice Ages to the Romantics and on into the future. Find out more about Upland here. Show Notes Scene One: 17 January 1746. Duncan Ban MacIntyre and the Battle of Falkirk Muir. Scene Two: Summer 1746. Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape after Culloden. Scene Three: Later in 1746. William Hogarth draws Lord Lovat before his execution. Memento: An OS Map. People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore  Guest: Ed Douglas Producer: Maria Nolan Theme music: Firelight by Minka Partner: ACE Cultural Tours.

In today's episode, we sit down with Scottish chef Kat McGibbon, winner of the 2025 HIT Scotland Scholarship and champion of The Heat, the culinary competition led by multi-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.Kat reflects on the experiences that have shaped her career, from growing up in the Scottish Highlands to working her way through professional kitchens, competing on the international stage, and immersing herself in culinary experiences across Boulder, Barcelona, Australia, and the UK. Along the way, she opens up about overcoming self-doubt, embracing pressure, and finding confidence by stepping outside her comfort zone.This conversation is about taking chances, staying curious, and discovering just how much you're capable of when you're willing to keep growing under pressure.

Mark hears about the preparation involved in setting up the Fettercairn Show which this weekend celebrates its 190th show, and the 200th anniversary of the Fettercairn Farmers Club which runs it. The committee tell him what sets it apart from other shows.Rachel is on the Solway coast exploring the RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve. Mersehead is home to one of the rarest amphibians in the UK and has a huge range of different habitats.This week's Scotland Outdoors podcast features Mark learning about attempts to save the rare twinflower in the Abernethy Forest. We hear an excerpt of Sam Jones from charity Plantlife showing him some of the success they've had so far.If you've been in Edinburgh recently, you may have spotted the Floral Clock in West Princess Street Gardens. It's the oldest one of its kind in the world and this year therapeutic horticulture charity Trellis are the organisation being celebrated by the clock. Rachel went to see it all being planted up and hear about its history.North 58 Sea Adventures run boat trips into the Moray Firth from Lossiemouth and Findhorn. Mark climbed aboard a trip from Findhorn with skipper Peter, and some enthusiastic dolphin spotters to see if they could catch a glimpse of any.We chat live to Pete Moore who is undertaking a challenge to see all of the 29 species of butterflies that are native to the Scottish Highlands. He's cycling to all the different locations, and we hear how he's been getting on so far.And we celebrate some unusual wildlife encounters and your wildlife poetry after last week's story of an amorous grouse sparked you to get in touch.Rachel finds out about an Aberdeen University project which involves studying the sounds of two coastal areas, Torry in Aberdeen and North Yell in Shetland which are both undergoing economic and cultural transformations. She hears some of the sonic postcards being created at Greyhope Bay.

Well folks its been awhile... A long while but... Keith and Jon are back again. We've been in the gym training. And i don't feel that it is to cocky to say that we are still the heavyweight champions of podcasting. We are and will always remain your somewhat reliable source of information, for most things. And as we start this new season of SHAT, we are hitting on the history end of things. We are here in our research facility in the Scottish Highlands today as we discuss one of if not the grand Cazique of the long con, Gregor MacGregor. Army officer, General in the South American revolution under Simon Bolivar, creator of a fake country named Poyais and mass murderer. So join in, enjoy and be on the lookout as Keith and I release more beautiful podcasts to caress your earholes with all sorts of wondrous knowledge and humor. Thanks for listening.

New York Times bestselling author and Shakespeare Professor Emeritus, Eloisa James, spoke with us about balancing literary scholarship with romance writing, leaving academia to write full-time, and her new “gothic adjacent” novel, THE LAST LADY B. Eloisa James is a New York Times bestselling author who has lead a “double life” as both Mary Bly—a Harvard, Oxford, and Yale-educated Shakespeare professor—and Eloisa James—a powerhouse of historical romance (recognized for her Regency and Georgian-era romances). Eloisa, called “a reigning queen of romance” by CBS Sunday Morning and a newly retired Shakespeare professor, continues to reinvent herself with her latest novel. THE LAST LADY B is a sharp, contemporary take on historical romance and her first foray into near-gothic storytelling—described as Jane Austen meets The White Lotus in the Scottish Highlands. Publishers Weekly said of the book in a starred review, "As the intrigue ramps up—complete with death, scandalous revelations, criminal allegations, and the potential for supernatural interference—sparks fly …" Eloisa James inherited a fascination with literature from her father, American Book Award-winning poet Robert Bly; her mother, short story author Carol Bly; and her godfather, Pulitzer Prize winner James Wright. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Eloisa James, Milena, and I discussed: The burnout she experienced as a professor and former head of the Creative Writing program at Fordham University Why she decided to break the fourth wall and write her latest in first person What the romance genre offers writers in creative freedom and experimentation Her Popular course on writing genre fiction “Dragons, Daggers, and Dukes” How she collaborated with co-author Julia Quinn And a lot more! Show Notes: ElevenReader is a new, award-winning audio app for iOS, Android, Web Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/files! #squarepod eloisajames.com  The Last Lady B: A Novel By Eloisa James (Author) Eloisa James on Facebook Eloisa James on TikTok Eloisa James on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes This week we roam the Scottish Highlands with the spunkiest redhead you've ever met - and her mom - it's Merida and bearida in Pixar's Brave. Will-o'-the-wisps, witches, and feminism mix in medieval times and bring us a beautiful tale of the natural friction between mother and daughter, new generations and tradition, and  toddlers and self control. And there are magical bears! The beautiful song from the trailer that makes Amity cry: “Tha Mo Ghaol Air Aird A' Chuain" by Julie Fowlis Recommendations: Swapped (Netflix)   Next up: Wreck It Ralph (2012) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Send us Fan MailA haunted abbey in the Scottish Highlands, a marriage of convenience, a pet piglet with a ribbon, and a heroine who is far sharper than she's “allowed” to be. In this episode, I chat with Eloisa James, the New York Times bestselling author of historical romance (and Fordham Shakespeare professor Mary Bly), to talk about The Last Lady B and the craft choices that make a love story feel witty, intimate, and impossible to put down.We start with the roots of desire, including Eloisa's childhood on a Minnesota farm in a house full of literature plus a long list of forbidden pleasures. That push-pull of wanting what you can't have becomes a blueprint for romantic tension on the page. From there, we get practical about writing: why she studies TV and comedy scripts to master timing, how Shakespeare trains a writer to land a joke inside character, and why she drafts dialogue like a script so it reads the way people actually speak.We also go deeper into what makes a romance scene truly charged, including the power of restraint, the emotional work behind “slow burn,” and why sensory details like fabric, lace, and the scent of a cravat can do more than paragraphs of explanation. Eloisa shares what it took to claim her romance career in academia, what she's learned about genre bias, and why she believes you can't write romance just to chase a payday. Subscribe, share the episode with a fellow romance reader, and leave a review wherever you listen.Eloisa JamesThe last Lady B, Eloisa JamesSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly sits down with Dr Ella Corrick, Head of Postgraduate Studies at the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM) and Director of the Doctor of Health Studies (DHS) programme. Ella discusses her work as a rural physician in the Scottish Highlands, her role in mountain rescue, and how CoROM is helping clinicians transform operational experience into meaningful doctoral research.The conversation explores rural medicine, doctoral education, research methodology, healthcare systems in austere environments, and the future of research in remote and resource-limited settings.Chapters00:00 Introduction and welcome back to the podcast00:25 Working as a physician in the Scottish Highlands01:00 Life after becoming a new parent01:40 Mountain rescue and rural emergency medicine02:00 Joining CoROM and taking over the DHS programme03:00 Shared challenges in rural and austere medicine04:20 Transforming operational experience into research06:30 Who are CoROM doctoral students?08:30 Future directions for doctoral research11:00 Why CoROM focuses on applied rather than laboratory research12:30 Understanding the Doctor of Health Studies (DHS)16:00 How long does a doctorate really take?17:50 Oxford, Nottingham, and Ella's research journey22:00 Research on prescribing quality in children25:40 How doctoral study improves clinical practice27:40 DHS versus a traditional PhD29:20 Advice for prospective doctoral students32:30 Ella's current research interests35:00 Mountain rescue, resilience, and rural healthcare38:00 Books, science fiction, and lifelong curiosity40:30 Advice for clinicians entering austere medicine41:40 Closing thoughtsTopics DiscussedRural and island medicineMountain rescueDoctoral educationResearch methodologyTelemedicineResource-limited healthcareProlonged casualty careClinical leadershipResearch literacyVolunteer emergency servicesHealthcare resilienceEvidence-based medicine

Send us Fan Mail✨ New to Human Design? Download your free "Start Here" guide!Why are some actors' roles just crazy magnetic?Like emotionally intoxicating to the point where people are out here forming full-blown bonds with a fictional Scottish man from the 1700s?

Who doesn't love a little fire and ice? The blend of hot and cold. When we saw this magical combo, we knew this was an episode waiting to be recorded. Norwegian Nogne O has made a Belgian quadrupel that was matured for 2 years on hot sauce casks and Scottish Highlands whiskey casks. It's sounds like it would blow your taste buds out with heat. The results a highly drinkable Belgian quad with a nice little spiciness at the end. We combine that with a little coolness. Evil Twin Brewing NYC Freezer Fresh Sundae - Mint Chocolate Chip is a mint chocolate chip based pastry stout. Brewed with soft serve ice cream, cocao nibs and pepermint, it's one you'll either love or hate.  #beer #craftbeer #drinks #belgianquad #imperialstout

From Farm Bill's to international market access, the National Association of State Departments of Ag encompasses it all. Pam Jahnke talks with CEO, Ted McKinney, about how they navigate a diverse member population (Democrats and Republicans) while still doing the most for production agriculture and agribusiness in their individual states. He says their priority now is to get a finished Farm Bill. Wow - wet, wild weather in Wisconsin overnight. Stu Muck runs down rainfall totals, along with contributions from the Mid-West Farm Report Talk/Text line. Green Bay ended up with streets flooded. Other areas saw minor hail. It's all gone now, though with pleasant weather ahead. This year's 4th of July picnic is going to cost as much as it ever has according to the WI Farm Bureau Federation's Market Basket Survey. Feeding 10 will cost over $75 in total. Beef is the big leader on price increases, up over 23% compared to a year ago. Explaining that high price on beef is exactly what they'll be focused on in the Beef Tent and WI Farm Technology Days. The state's largest outdoor farm show will happen at Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Marathon County. Although it's a dairy operation - the beef tent will at the show will help attendees understand what's happening with beef production in the state and beyond. Kiley Allan visits with Dennis Breneman, Chairman of the Beef Tent and a member of the State Executive Committee @ Farm Technology Days. He's managing his herd of Scottish Highland cattle and happy for the opportunity to educate consumers. Another 2% increase in milk production announced for the month of May. Jenny Wackershauser, dairy analyst with EverAg says that's what the market has come to expect. She notes that the U.S. cheese price remains competitive globally, and we'll need the international sales to stay robust. She also notes that major dairy processing facilities are finding a way to pay the bills by offsetting lower cheese prices with the high value whey the process produces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks podcast we reflect on Keir Starmer, the Iran peace deal; Change in Colombia; Fauci lied about Covid; The UK grooming gangs report; Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why all cultures are not the same;  The World Cup - the nations of the world; Best fans of the world cup; Cape Verde; Country of the Week - Japan;  Ideologies that kill - Humanism; Pauline Hanson on abortion; Men in womens prisons in Australia;  California reserves government contracts for gay companies only; West Midlands police inspector spared jail; Indoctrination of children in Scottish Highlands schools;  Disclosure - the Church and Aliens ;  The Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins BGT;  James Burrows dies;  Bob Newhart; No. 3 guitarist - Robbie Robertson; Starbucks Korea have an AI disaster; Feedback;  The NSS report a Church for its preaching;  the Final Word - Reveleation 7:9with music from The Hawkstone Farmers Choir; Baccara;  Oasis; Nick Morgan; Neil Diamond; Deep Purple; Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton; Maasaki Suzuki; and Roy Turner  

This week, The Photowalk returns to the Scottish Highlands for a special show recorded during our latest 2026 retreat in Scotland. Together, we follow the Black Water as it gathers pace through the woodland gorge at Rogie Falls, find historic scenes in Cromarty, explore the wartime shoreline of Roseisle Beach, and spend time beside Loch Maree, one of Scotland's most celebrated lochs, where the mountain of Slioch rises directly from the water, just shouting for pictures to be made! Along the way, there are conversations about photography, friendship, creativity, large-format cameras, and the unexpected power of writing, not simply as a way of recording thoughts, but as a way of discovering them. Joined by Lynn Fraser, Michael Assmann, John Anderton and Giles Penfound, this journey takes you through a part of Scotland that has become deeply woven into the story of The Photowalk.  Read more about our photographic adventures on our photography travel website, The Journey Beyond. Links to all guests and features will be on the show page, my sincere thanks to our Extra Milers, without whom we wouldn't be walking each week and Arthelper.ai, giving photographers smart tools to plan, promote, and manage your creative projects more easily.

Thank you to Kimberly for the request. Creve Coeur, Missouri, is known for its affluent, charmed lifestyle. It's a kind of safe, quiet suburb where nothing bad ever happens. But in French, Creve Coeur translates to “broken heart,” and thirty-five years ago, that translation became a brutal reality for the family of Elizabeth Mackintosh. Elizabeth was a brilliant, fiercely independent, and strong-willed 50-year-old nurse from the Scottish Highlands who moved across the world to attend the prestigious Covenant Theological Seminary. She was just weeks away from graduation when her life was violently cut short. On Monday, March 26, 1990, Elizabeth unlocked the campus chapel at 4:00 AM for her routine cleaning shift. By 7:20 AM, she was found dead inside a restroom. The brutality of the attack shocked the community and baffled investigators. Join Jen and Cam as they discuss "An Unholy Act: Elizabeth Mackintosh." Our team: Listener Discretion by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen Executive Producers Nico & Jesse of ⁠⁠⁠The Inky Pawprint Sources: A huge thanks to the 15-part podcast called True Believer. Much of the information about the suspects and such is from the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV5q4MEJnsM https://www.newspapers.com/image/139942858/?match=1&terms=Elizabeth%20Mackintosh https://www.newspapers.com/image/1306576719/?match=1&terms=%22Elizabeth%20Mackintosh%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1020407030/?match=1&terms=%22Elizabeth%20Mackintosh%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/939290986/?match=1&terms=%22Elizabeth%20Mackintosh%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/808117172/?match=1&clipping_id=197353182 https://www.newspapers.com/image/418486932/?match=1&clipping_id=197353336 https://www.newspapers.com/image/139946657/?match=1&clipping_id=197353688 https://www.newspapers.com/image/139946348/?match=1&clipping_id=197353774 https://www.newspapers.com/image/139945022/?clipping_id=197354018 https://www.covenantseminary.edu/news/seminary-statement-on-elizabeth-mackintosh (makes statement about Podcast True Believer) https://www.oxygen.com/cold-justice/crime-news/elizabeth-mackintosh-case-explored-recap https://majorcasesquadstl.org/investigations/1990/report-177 https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/retired-police-detectives-try-to-solve-decades-old-creve-coeur-murder-case/ https://www.covenantseminary.edu/about-us https://www.bagpipeonline.com/news/2024/2/20/new-podcast-on-covenant-seminary-student-murder-victim-elizabeth-mackintosh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creve_Coeur,_Missouri https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/cold-case-detectives-probing-murder-26540084 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-nurse-murder-suspect-tried-32486156 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Crime Time Inc., former senior detectives Simon and Tom examine the growing pressures facing modern policing and criminal investigations.The discussion begins with concerns over digital forensic backlogs in Scotland, where increasing demand for mobile phone analysis, cybercrime investigations, toxicology testing and digital evidence recovery is placing unprecedented strain on forensic services. The pair explore how delays can impact criminal prosecutions and why investment in specialist technology has become essential for modern law enforcement.The conversation then turns to the tragic case of Tony Parsons, the former Royal Navy officer and cancer survivor who disappeared during a charity cycling challenge in the Scottish Highlands. Simon and Tom revisit the investigation, the eventual discovery of Parsons' remains, and the crucial role played by a witness whose actions helped bring those responsible to justice. They also discuss the wider challenges of missing person investigations and whether enough support is provided to individuals who assist police investigations.Also covered in this episode:The growing importance of digital forensics in modern policingCybercrime and the increasing demand on forensic laboratoriesPolice Scotland funding and resource challengesDrug-driving investigations and toxicology delaysArtificial intelligence and the future of criminal investigationsThe handling of missing person casesWitness welfare and informant protectionPolice supervision, specialist units and officer burnoutRoyal protection duties and security operationsScottish political frustrations and voter disengagementThe Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh tourismDrawing on decades of policing experience, Simon and Tom offer a candid look at how investigations succeed or fail, and why technology alone can never replace good judgement, proper supervision and adequate resources.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The North Coast 500 is one of the most iconic cycling routes in the world. A challenging 500-mile loop around the rugged Scottish Highlands, it demands resilience, planning, determination, and an ability to keep moving when everything in your body is telling you to stop.In this episode, we sit down with newly ratified North Coast 500 Women's World Record holder, Caroline Livesey, to hear the story behind her remarkable ride.From the early planning stages and months of preparation through to the highs, lows and defining moments out on the road, Caroline shares what it really takes to ride the NC500 at world-record pace.Joining the conversation is Mark Livesey, who was part of the support crew throughout the attempt. Mark offers a unique perspective from behind the scenes, discussing the realities of managing a moving operation around the clock, making critical decisions under pressure, and helping keep the rider focused on the task at hand.Together, they explore the importance of teamwork in ultra-endurance cycling. World records are rarely individual achievements, and Caroline's ride was no exception.The episode highlights the contribution of a dedicated support team whose collective efforts helped turn an ambitious goal into a historic achievement.We also discuss the key partnerships that played a crucial role in the success of the record attempt. Precision Fuel & Hydration were instrumental in developing and refining Caroline's nutrition and hydration strategy, ensuring that energy intake matched the demands of riding at record pace for over 32 hours. Meanwhile, EZ Gains worked extensively to optimise Caroline's aerodynamic position and equipment setup, helping extract every possible advantage over such a long and demanding route.The conversation covers strengths and weaknesses, lessons learned, moments that went exactly to plan, and those that required adaptation on the fly. It's an honest look at what happens when meticulous preparation meets the unpredictable reality of ultra-endurance cycling.Whether you're an endurance athlete, a cyclist dreaming of tackling the NC500, or simply fascinated by what people are capable of achieving when they commit fully to a goal, this episode provides a fascinating insight into the pursuit of a world record on one of Britain's most spectacular roads.Dontate to charity - https://peakeducationnepal.com/

In this episode of the DSC's Campfires podcast, recorded on location at a battlefield in Scotland, Larry interviews Stefan Bengtson, who has co-owned and operated Scandinavian Pro Hunters with his wife, Sophia, since 2002. Stefan and his wife run an outfitting business that specializes in big game hunting and wing shooting worldwide, with a primary focus on short-travel European destinations. Big Game Hunting Destinations Scandinavian Pro Hunters offers a wide variety of big game species across several European countries: Sweden: Hunters can pursue European bison (wisent), large roebucks, European red stag, fallow stag, mouflon sheep, wild boar, and European moose. Norway: The outfitter provides scenic walk-and-stalk hunts for European reindeer in pure wilderness environments. Finland: The country offers unique opportunities for free-range whitetail and forest reindeer. Greenland: Available species include muskox and Greenland caribou. Scotland: Hunters can target roe deer, sika, and Scottish red stag. England: Available game includes Chinese water deer, muntjac, English red stag, Manchurian sika, Japanese sika, and roe deer. Eastern Europe: Hunts in Poland, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania are primarily focused on roe deer and red stag. Multi-Species Trips: Dedicated hunters have the unique opportunity to target multiple red stag species across different countries during a single trip. Wing Shooting and Waterfowl The outfitter provides highly social and challenging bird hunting experiences: VIP Upland Hunts: Hosted in Sweden, these hunts operate without strict bag limits, allowing hunters to take 10 to 30 birds each. Mixed Bags: Shooters can expect a mixture of pheasants, Hungarian partridges, hare, mallards, and teal, hunted alongside pointing dogs and spaniels. High-Volume Duck Hunts: Groups of 10 to 12 guns can shoot between 400 and 700 birds in a single day across various ponds. Driven Woodcock: A highly challenging late-season hunt is offered in the Scottish Highlands from late November through January. Driven Hunts: Traditional driven bird hunts are also available in Spain, Italy, and France. Guest Logistics and Amenities The company focuses heavily on the overall client experience, catering to both hunters and their companions: Firearms: While clients can navigate the paperwork to bring their own equipment, the outfitter highly recommends utilizing the quality local firearms provided by their gamekeepers. Fishing Combinations: Clients hunting in Scotland can easily combine their trips with salmon fishing or lake fishing for large trout using a Spey rod. Non-Hunter Activities: The company offers "hosted hunts" which include renting large manor houses equipped with private chefs, along with organized sightseeing tours for spouses and non-hunting companions. Expert Local Guides: Stefan notes that their success and high rate of repeat clientele are largely due to their relationships with expert local guides. Conservation and Contact Information Conservation Support: The host explicitly thanks Stefan and Sophia for their ongoing support of conservation efforts and for consistently donating hunts to the DSC and the DSC Foundation. Website: scandinavianprohunters.com. Email: stefan@prohunters.se and sophia@prohunters.se Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 674 of The Knife Junkie Podcast is a deep look at daggers—one of the most discussed and most misunderstood blade categories in the knife community. Bob DeMarco brings out twelve daggers for a collection update that covers everything from a World War II-era KA-BAR/EK Commando Knife to a Microtech SBD trade pickup he had been hunting for years. The lineup includes the Randall Knives Model 2-7 Combat Stiletto, Cold Steel Peace Keeper II, Spartan Harsey Dagger, Spartan George Raider Dagger, and the Cold Steel Tai Pan in San Mai, among others. Bob talks grip technique, blade geometry, what Cold Steel gets right about the slash, and why some daggers are better suited to thrusting while others handle both jobs well.Before the dagger segment, Bob runs a pocket check from a real working day—assembling a shed in the backyard—featuring the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight in S110V, the Fisher Blades Harvey PK, the Edgy American Blades Junkie in CruWear, and a Cold Steel Laredo Bowie that was standing by just in case. The episode also features the First Tool segment on the Scottish Highland basket-hilt broadsword, covering its role in the Jacobite risings and its significance to Highland culture since the Battle of Culloden in 1746.The State of the Collection segment features a custom seax from Matt Chase of Hogtooth Knives—pattern-welded from 1085, 15N20, and nickel, with elk antler and Micarta scales and a hand-engraved leather sheath—that Bob called his unofficial Blade Show purchase for 2026. Bob also shows off a six-knife Cordura carrying case and hand-thrown stoneware mug from Terzuola Design, sent by merch czar Ben Odi. Knife Life News covers Spyderco Reveal 21 highlights, including a Mickey Yurco Gunting collaboration, the CRKT Squid II with M390 and wood handles, the Boker Overnighter by FP Knives, and the upcoming Civivi Almaris slipjoint.Whether you are a longtime dagger collector or just starting to pay attention to double-edged blades, Episode 674 gives you a thorough and entertaining look at why this category deserves a place in any serious collection. Bob wraps up with plans to keep growing the dagger side of his collection, so this is not the last time the topic comes up.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/674. Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details. Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also email theknifejunkie@gmail.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions. To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use our preferred platform: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.

On the run in the wild Scottish Highlands, can David and Alan evade the wily redcoats? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits.  So stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it.  Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. I hope you're enjoying this refresher in Kidnapped. I've had so much fun revisiting this story. My favorite film adaptation is the Disney version with Peter Finch as Alan Breck Stuart, and features a young Peter O'Toole. That mixture of that sort of classic film acting and production combined with a classic story is uniquely satisfying to me.   I hope you enjoy another healthy helping of David's adventures.   And now, Kidnapped, part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson     Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month   Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card   Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook.     Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:     Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Leaders say their teams are empowered. The teams won't make a decision. Somewhere between those two sentences sits the real problem.This episode tackles the gap between the rhetoric of empowerment and the reality of approval-bottlenecked, micromanaged teams. Kate is joined from the Scottish Highlands by Anu Smalley and Ryan Smith for an honest look at why so many "empowered" teams quietly wait to be told what to do, why leaders struggle to let go, and what it actually takes to design autonomy into the system instead of just declaring it.Most organizations don't have an accountability problem; they have an ownership problem. Without ownership, accountability is just a polite word for blame. This conversation is a working tour through what changes that — the system shifts, the trust mechanics, the working agreements, and the daily moves leaders can make to stop rescuing and start coaching.In this episode, we discuss:The three-legged stool of trust — clarity, capability, and visibility — and how to spot which leg is wobbly when you feel the urge to micromanageWhy the system around a team has to absorb the shift in power before autonomy can take holdOrder takers vs. artisans, and how organizations train people out of ownershipWorking agreements that make trust visible: blockers surfaced in 24 hours, no surprises at Sprint Review, no scope-switching mid-sprint, and done means doneDecision-making guardrails that replace approval queues, including the team empowered to spend up to $200 against the core valuesTracking emergent work as the real accountability gap leaders rarely look atThe Pomodoro escalation pattern — solo, pair, team, stop and reassess — that ends hero culture and 4am debugging sessionsWhy leadership's two pillars are clarity of purpose and competence, not managing the workThe shift from "I know the answer" to "How can I help you find the answer?" Hope is not a strategy for empowerment. The goal isn't less leadership. It's leadership that creates more leaders.Referenced in this episode: Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquette, the Pomodoro Technique, and our recent episode You Don't Have a Strategy Problem: You Have an Execution Problem (Ep. 172).

The Scottish Highlands are many things, but “tropical” isn't usually listed as one of them. However, Stewart Walker, distillery manager of Fettercairn Whisky talks about how they've found a way to get passionfruit, pineapple, and other notes more commonly associated with tiki cocktails into their Scotch. Stewart talks with Greg and Sother about Fettercairn's long history in the highlands, their storied past as makers of blended scotch before they delved into single malts, the unique cooling ring technique that gives them their tropical house style and their advanced age statements, including a 40 year-old scotch whisky that your hosts are lucky enough to try.PLUS, French citizens consumed more beer than wine recently for the first time in recorded history. Greg and Sother break down what that means and if it has anything to do with the recent resurgence of pregaming in the United States.Follow Fettercairn on Instagram at @fettercairnwhiskyLINKSBecome a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsFor resources on dealing with cold hard water agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When 63-year-old charity cyclist Tony Parsons vanished during a bike ride through the Scottish Highlands, his family feared the worst. For years, police searched the remote mountains and forests around Bridge of Orchy but found absolutely nothing. No bike. No body. No answers. Then, in a twist stranger than fiction, the case suddenly exploded open because of a confession. A man named Sandy McKellar allegedly admitted to his fiancée that he and his twin brother had hit Tony with their truck back in 2017… and instead of calling for help, they hid his body deep in the wilderness. In this video, we break down the full horrifying story behind Tony Parsons' disappearance, the massive police search, the shocking role Sandy's fiancée Caroline played in solving the case, and the heartbreaking truth investigators uncovered years later. We are going to be diving deep into this case in our Members video so keep your eyes peeled for that one as well! #TrueCrimeRecaps #TonyParsons #ShouldIMarryAMurderer #CarolineMuirhead #SandyMcKellar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, pathologist Caroline Muirhead swiped right on a gamekeeper from the Scottish Highlands. Her whirlwind romance with Sandy McKellar led to a quick proposal. But before the wedding, her fiancé confided that years earlier, he and his twin brother killed a man and hid his body. Muirhead was torn between her love for McKellar and her duty to turn him in. Her work with police to gather evidence only drew her further into their drug-and-booze fueled relationship. Muirhead found herself spiraling, as she raced to learn more about the crime before McKellar could catch on to her.  In the Netflix series “Should I Marry a Murderer?” Muirhead tells her story of romance, homicide, and self-destruction.  The show serves as both a tense procedural inside her efforts to uncover the details about the crimes of her fiancé, as well as a confessional for the lovestruck doctor about her mistakes along the way. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SHOULD I MARRY A MURDERER?" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 13 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. In Crime of the Week: reel too real. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Logie, a farrier based in Inverness, Scotland, joins the podcast to talk exams, education, and why farriery is never just black and white. From building her associate-prep course and revision book to mentoring farriers through the realities of exam pressure, time management, and horse-first thinking, this episode is packed with practical insight, blunt honesty, and years of experience from the Scottish Highlands and beyond.    I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.   For access to the full episode and the chance to be entered into the new subscribers draw, subscribe here before July 1, 2026: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Kirsty.Kirsty is a mama of two from the Scottish Highlands and it's her second time on the natural birth podcast.Her first time ended up being the episode called “Cholestasis and Rh negative First Time Mama Kirsty's Home Birth in Rural Scotland”.In that episode she discussed how she naturally medicated her cholestasis diagnosis and in today's episode she will share what she did to prevent getting it again during her second pregnancy, as well as the story of the birth of her second baby which was a rapid 2hr 20min labour and birth.It resulted in Kirsty birthing her baby alone with just her husband at home in front of the fire because the midwives didn't make it on time. Although it was an unplanned free birth it was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to welcome their little one into the family. Curious about Kirsty? Find her on instagram as @kirsty.may3 And here is a sweet little reminder about the 50% discount on the bundle for Mother's Day Month. The Bundle includes The Natural Birth Course, The Nourishing Postpartum Course & 1yr membership in the Maiden Mother & Maga Village.Use the coupon code: MOTHERSDAY26 at the checkout for 50% of the already reduced Bundle. That's 50% with the Coupon Code: MOTHERSDAY26 Find the link to the bundle in the shownotes or visit sacredbirthinternational.com/the-bundle

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Sheppard and his daughter Heather Sheppard-Lunn of Sheppard Farm on Apple Hill in south-central Pennsylvania as they look ahead to a milestone 50th anniversary celebration. Peter shares how the fold began in 1976 with just six cows and one bull—and how decades of intentional breeding built a program centered on traditional Scottish Highland standards, calving ease, and foraging ability, resulting in 560+ registered animals in the National Herdbook.Heather talks about launching their direct-to-customer grass-fed Highland beef sales in 2008, growing the herd to serve both beef buyers and brood cow clients, and preparing the next generation as her daughters get involved. Together, they discuss why they carefully screen buyers and what it means to bring home an Apple Hill Highland—clean genetics, classic conformation, and a long-term commitment to the breed.Sheppard Farms on Apple Hill: http://www.sheppardfarmonapplehill.com/Send us Fan Mail From the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed

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What happens when rugged adventure, political insight, Scottish clan warfare, moral conflict, and suspenseful storytelling collide?Ben Leman dives into the inspirations behind his thrilling fiction, his deep Texas roots, and the real-world experiences that shape his storytelling.In this captivating episode, Ben shares how his lifelong fascination with Scottish Highland clan conflicts inspired his debut novel, Between the Tines, and how his travels through Scotland helped bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story. From the wilderness of Alaska to elk hunts in the mountain West, Ben's adventurous spirit and passion for history fuel a narrative voice grounded in courage, legacy, and truth.Listeners will also hear how Ben's years serving as a County Judge and State Representative in Texas sharpened the political insight, leadership themes, and moral complexity woven throughout his upcoming trilogy.This episode explores:The intersection of morality and suspenseScottish history and Highland clan warfareAdventure as inspiration for storytellingLeadership, legacy, and public serviceThe creative process behind Between the TinesWhy authentic locations matter in fictionHow real-life experience shapes unforgettable storiesIf you love gripping fiction, meaningful conversations, historical intrigue, and stories filled with heart, mystery, and purpose, this episode is for you.Ben Leman is a businessman, rancher, licensed pilot, and fourth-generation Texan whose appetite for adventure has carried him from the remote wilderness of Alaska to elk hunts in the mountain West and travels across the globe.Proud of his Scottish heritage, Ben spent years researching the fierce conflicts between Highland clans—research that became the foundation for his debut novel, Between the Tines. His dedication to authenticity led him to many of the real Scottish locations featured throughout the book.Ben also served the people of Texas as both a County Judge and State Representative, experiences that deeply informed the political and moral dimensions of his upcoming trilogy.

Today host Aaron Millar is sharing a bucket list bit of madness — literal adventure insanity he got up to about 15 years ago in the Scottish Highlands. It's called the Glen Nevis River Race, and it involves hurling yourself down two miles of white-water rapids with nothing but a novelty inflatable for company.Picture part extreme white-water adventure, part Monty Python's Navy — competitors arrive bearing giant inflatable swans, killer whales, dinosaurs and, for one unfortunate soon-to-be husband, a blow-up doll. It's one of those rare, acutely British moments when only the preposterousness of your situation matches the bravado required to see it through. And Aaron has never, ever laughed so hard in his life.Highlights include:Hearing what it feels like to stand on the edge of a thundering 40ft waterfall, inflatable lilo in hand, with a crowd screaming at you to jump.Discovering what it feels like to be swept into a churning cauldron of white-water with nothing but an inflatable air mattress to keep you afloat.Finding out about the world's most wonderfully ridiculous outdoor adventures — including World Bog Snorkelling, Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling, and the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival.FIND OUT MOREThe Glen Nevis River Race is an annual summer event held in Glen Nevis, Scotland, raising money for the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. It's free to enter but contestants must raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship. It's run by No Fuss Events: find out more at nofussevents.co.ukOther adventures mentioned in this episode:World Bog Snorkelling Championships: held each summer near Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales: green-events.co.ukCooper's Hill Cheese Rolling: annual chaos every last Monday of May in Gloucestershire: cheese-rolling.co.ukFrozen Dead Guy Days: Estes Park, Colorado. Yes, it's real. Yes, you should go. VisitEstesPark.comSHARE THIS EPISODEIf this story made you laugh — and it will — do Aaron a favour and send it to just one person who needs a little madness in their life right now. Hit the share button in your podcast app, it takes about ten seconds, or leave a review. We're trying to reach 1,000 new listeners this series, and every single share genuinely moves the needle.FOLLOW US:Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcastFacebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastCONNECT WITH US:If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it! It helps us grow the show, and continue to bring this content to you.Armchair Explorer is written and presented by Aaron Millar. Audio editing and sound design by Charles Tyrie. Theme music by Sweet Chap. Produced by Armchair Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities across the network, see the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkCheck out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Good evening. Welcome back to Dial P for Podcast, Patrick Ripoll's year-long chronological voyage through the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Every month Patrick will be watching four Hitchcock features and talking about them here, from The Pleasure Garden to Family Plot, all across the year of 2026, examining the life and work of England's most famous cinema pervert.For episode 4 we find Alfred Hitchcock a newly christened international film star, taking the magic formula he discovered in The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) in four very different configurations, with four very different results, as we discuss the ground crumbling from under him at Gaumont Studios. Also: his top three favorite methods of being a hideous creep at parties!Spies and bystanders, codes and MacGuffins, the Scottish Highlands to the Swiss Alps to Picadilly Circus, this episode finds Hitch sharpening the Hitchcockian thriller to a fine point, as well as discarding some truly useless pencil shavings!0:00 - 0:35 - Intro Music0:36 - 1:35:56 - The 39 Steps (1935)1:35:57 - 2:06:51 - Secret Agent (1936)2:06:52 - 2:58:11 - Sabotage (1936)2:58:12 - 3:22:34 - Young & Innocent (1937)3:22:35 - 3:23:46 - Outro Music

Listening to the soft rain ambience fall on our campervan roof in the Scottish Highlands was one of the most relaxing and sleep-inducing experiences we've ever had.Thanks to this Guided, Immersive Sleep Story with White Noise ambience, you will be able to drift off to sleep and enjoy a peaceful sleep story that takes you on a journey through the Scottish Highlands. This sleep story is perfect for anyone struggling with insomnia or Difficulty Falling Asleep, and it guaranteed a peaceful, refreshing sleep.Let me know how you enjoy it! :)Sam xMake yourself comfortable and relax with this soothing tale.Support me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsamDonate a one-time pledge here!https://ko-fi.com/snoozewithsamIf you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon OR Ko-fi. This way I can continue to do what I do!Thank you.Sam00:00 - Escaping the rainfall09:01 - Brewing tea, musing13:35 - Tea's ready19:12 - Roadtrip daydreaming28:46 - 'A famous quote'34:31 - European tour43:11 - Tropical paradise53:00 - Settle56:56 - Falling asleep to the Scottish rainSupport me here: (become a valued member & perks) https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam(ONE-TIME DONATION option!)https://ko-fi.com/snoozewithsam ​Listen on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LJgW_uI99g0ZAA-Yj2azQListen on Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/40f901d4-2422-424f-9ad8-0a9e34ce86a8/snooze-with-samMusic and visuals are a combination of original productions and/or may include licensed and adapted, remixed, or transformed material from:https://freemusicarchive.org/homehttp://www.epidemicsound.com/https://www.videvo.net/https://www.canva.com/Spatium by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Music : "The End of the World" by Tristan Lohengrinwww.tristanlohengrin.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2023. All rights reserved."Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries."Snooze with Sam" is brought to you by Sam Lawson, an entrepreneur, health and fitness professional and lifelong musician from the Isle of Skye. He runs a Coaching business in Glasgow, Scotland, and finds great satisfaction in helping others find peace within themselves, coaching them on towards personal transformation.These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2023. All rights reserved.#sleepstoryforgrownups #SleepStory​ #scottishsleepstory​ #guidedmeditation​ #sleepmeditation​ #deepsleep​ #bedtimestory​ #bedtimestoryforgrownups​ #asmr​ #sleepasmr​ #fallasleepfast​ #sleep​ #jasonstephenson​ #calm YOU CAN NOW DONATE HERE: https://ko-fi.com/snoozewithsamThank you! :) S x