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This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess is chatting with the amazing Alice of Alice Catherine Jewellery about her journey from total beginner to running her own thriving jewellery business on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Alice shares the highs and lows of building her brand, growing her team, and what it's really like to run a jewellery shop in a remote location. We also dive into her experience with the Diploma in Silver Jewellery — how it shaped her skills and gave her the confidence to go pro. Plus, we talk about the power of community, mentoring, and the lessons she's learned along the way. If you're dreaming of turning your jewellery passion into a business, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration!   Takeaways Alice has grown her jewellery business significantly since completing the Diploma in Silver Jewellery with Jewellers Academy. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding in connecting with customers. Building a team has been crucial for managing her growing business. Alice's journey highlights the balance between making jewellery and customer service. She has learned to manage her time effectively between commissions and shop duties. The personal aspect of her brand has contributed to her business success. Alice encourages aspiring jewellers to embrace imperfection in their work. She believes that practice is key to improving jewellery-making skills. Community support and mentoring have played a vital role in her journey. Alice's story serves as an inspiration for those looking to start their own jewellery business.   Connect with Alice https://alicecatherinejewellery.co.uk/ Instagram @alicecatherinejewellery And follow her story of living on a Scottish Island @alicee_catherine   Join one of our Jewellery Diplomas now. The 18 month payment plan option ends on 7th March 2025 so if spreading the cost is an important consideration, don't miss out https://www.jewellersacademy.com/diplomas   Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook

Oban Scottish Island Adventures - Oban - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and with guest Peter MacQueen Oban Oban - meaning ‘the little bay' in Scottish Gaelic - is a historic harbour town nestled on Scotland's west coast and is known as the gateway to the Hebrides. The town is just a three hour journey by train, bus or car from Glasgow and is the starting point for many CalMac island adventures. Dunollie Castle Sitting on a vantage point over the entrance to Oban bay, Dunnollie Castle once guarded the town's important harbour. The castle is the seat of clan MacDougall and its present day ruins offer a glimpse into the history of the area. It is a landmark easily spotted when sailing into Oban from the islands. Seafood Shack Oban is renowned for its seafood and the seafood shack at the marina is a must-visit. The shacks are situated right beside the CalMac departure lounge. Sample fresh lobster, crab, scallops and more next to the boats that brought them while keeping an eye on your ferry! Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Dunoon and Kilcreggan Scottish Island Adventures - Dunoon and Kilcreggan - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Roo Irvine. Dunoon and Kilcreggan Dunoon and Kilcreggan are two towns on peninsulas that are often better reached by ferry rather than the long road round! Dunoon sits on the Cowal Peninsula while Kilcreggan is on the Roseneath Peninsula. Both sit on the edge of the firth of Clyde and are accessible by CalMac Ferry from Gourock. The Blairmore The Blairmore is a cafe and shop nestled on the edge of Loch Long between Kilcreggan and Dunoon offering locally sourced produce and traditional Scottish breakfasts. The cafe looks out towards the loch and the pier where the world's last sea-going paddle steamer The Waverley calls in Kilcreggan Antiques Kilcreggan Antiques is an antiques shop run by BBC TV antiques expert Roo Irvine. It originally operated from a shipping container and now operates on the town's Shore Road Wreckspeditions Wreckspeditions offers boat and dive tours of shipwrecks around the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon. The Clyde was once the centre of one of the world's biggest shipbuilding industries and there are many submerged and semi-submerged wrecks with stories to tell! Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Gigha Scottish Island Adventures - Gigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy Beasley Gigha The Isle of Gigha lies off the west coast of Kintyre and has been community owned since 2002. It has a population of 163 and the main settlement, Ardminish, serves as a gateway to the island's attractions. Gigha is less than a three-hour drive from Glasgow and a short CalMac ferry ride from Tayinloan on the Kintyre Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy sandy beaches and beautiful Hebridean views by foot via a well-established path network through the fertile lands of this small island. Ardminish Stores Ardminish Stores is a hotspot of local produce, arts, crafts, treats, and supplies. Scottish Island Passports Visitors to the islands can collect digital stamps for 72 different locations via the Scottish Island Passports app to log their island adventures. Each island has its own stamp designed by a local artist and promotes inclusivity, accessibility and local activities for visitors to engage with. For those who are unsure of where to visit, the Scottish Island Passports app can suggest islands and experiences based on your particular interests, such as nature, arts or music. The Boathouse Sitting on the shores of the Ardminish Bay at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre with views across the water, The Boathouse restaurant boasts some of the freshest seafood around and has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for the last five years. Dark Skies Gigha Dark Skies Gigha is a non-profit community group dedicated to promoting interest in the night sky. With only a few street lights and good air quality on the island, the Isle of Gigha has ‘dark sky' status. Through regular events for all ages, Dark Skies Gigha provides educational experiences while raising awareness of light pollution's impact. Whether islanders or visitors, everyone is encouraged to experience the night sky on Gigha! Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Small Isles (Eigg) Scottish Island Adventures - Eigg - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ian Stephen. Eigg and the Small Isles Sitting between the Outer Hebrides and the Scottish mainland, the Small Isles are made up of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck and are accessible by CalMac ferry from Mallaig. Eigg has a population of 110 people and has been community owned since 1997. The entire island is powered by a 100% renewable electricity grid. Eigg Organics Eigg Organics is a project championing sustainable living. Visitors can experience stunning views from tranquil surroundings with a stripped-back stay close to nature in a bothy, cabin or campsite, and learn about organic farming at one of the projects gardening courses. Eigg Brewery The Isle of Eigg Brewery uses locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices to produce small batch craft beers. A visit to Eigg Brewery is a great way to experience the ethos of the community on Eigg seen through its beer brewing process. Eigg Guiding Operating out of a huge green shed next to Eigg's community shop, Eigg Guiding offers carbon neutral, low-impact adventure activities for locals and visitors alike. Have a splash at paddle boarding or explore underwater kelp forests snorkeling with the help of qualified guides. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

Cumbrae The island of Cumbrae, also known as Great Cumbrae, is Scotland's most accessible island. An 8 minute ferry journey from Largs, it has been inhabited since the end of the last ice age, but became popular during the 20th century thanks to the Clyde paddle steamers. The main settlement on Cumbrae is the Victorian seaside town of Millport. Countless visitors take day trips from the mainland to “cycle roond Millport!”  Field Studies Council Field Studies Council Millport has a storied history as a marine research station. Now a thriving field centre, it offers accommodation and teaching spaces, making it an excellent base for environmental education and fieldwork. Visitors can head out on the research vessel Actinia to collect scientific samples or go wildlife watching, spotting dolphins, seals, and other marine life. The centre is part of Field Studies Council, a UK charity dedicated to delivering nature courses and environmental education across its 16 centres Millport Golf Club Millport Golf Club is a diverse golf course stretched across the heathland on the highest point of the Island. Founded in 1888, each hole of the club's course has its own unique name - a nod to its long history. The course has views across the Firth of Clyde, down to Ailsa Craig and over to Bute and the looming skyline of Goatfell on Arran. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

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

In this special, festive edition of Scottish Island Adventures, Coinneach MacLeod - The Hebridean Baker - takes us on a magical winter journey across the isle of Arran, uncovering what makes the Scottish islands so magical when the summer season ends and the temperature drops. We start off our hygge journey at Stonesthrow Sauna where Coinneach goes from 100 degree heat to freezing water in the shadow of the Holy Isle, before stopping for lunch at Cafe Thyme, a legendary local eatery with a Turkish flair. From there he catches up with local crocheter Lou from Gleann Co. before stopping in for a wee dram to coorie in with Graham from Lagg Distillery. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast destinations and all the topics discussed in this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

In this special episode of Scottish Island Adventures, Natalie Galloway - NATI - takes us to the Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) on Benbecula! She meets Christina from Croft & Cuan, the incomparable Ruairidh Gray, Arabella Manchester and her band, Cammy Barnes, the lovely folks from North Uist Distillery, Stevie Jukes from Saint Phnx, as well as loads of revellers and volunteers who are all set to enjoy a spectacular weekend in the Outer Hebrides.  Then it's back to the studio where Nati and co-host Coinneach MacLeod - the Hebridean Baker - are joined by The Laurettes to talk about the magic of playing festivals on the Scottish islands! Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast destinations and all the topics discussed in this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

In this special episode Nati takes you to Lochmaddy in North Uist to discover some fragments of the fascinating history of Caledonian MacBrayne which goes all the way back to 1851. Back in the studio Coinneach and Nati have a special guest. We hear from; Mary Morrison (Port Manager at Lochmaddy) John MacDonald (Owner of the exhibition artefacts and calmac employee and enthusiast) Norman MacLeod (Operations Manager at Taigh Chearsabhagh and Curator of the exhibition) Iain Quinn (Volunteers on the world's last remaining sea-faring paddle-steamer, The Waverley) Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast destinations and all topics discussed in this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Over 130 years since the first ever Royal National Mòd, in this special episode Coinneach takes you into the heart of the Mòd as it takes place in its birthplace, Oban, in 2024. Diving into competitions and in conversation with some of the biggest names around town, we hear from; Innes MacQueen (Local organiser) James Graham (Chief exec. of An Comunn Gàidhealach) Emma 'Scalpay' MacLeod (singer) John Joe Macneil (Barra choir conductor, singer, composer and head of Ceolas) Mary Ann Kennedy (Musician, Broadcaster and Co-curator of Jessie MacLachlan exhibition) Cynthian Knight (Singer and New York mod winner) Joy Dunlop (Broadcaster and singer) Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston (Gold medal winners 2024) Cathy MacDonald (Broadcaster) Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast destinations and all topics discussed in this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, we're talking Venturos: the mini adventure monkey bike with a novel delivery method – it's buried in the middle of nowhere and you have to go and find it. Having battled his way to and off the Isle of Jura, Rowan is back in the studio to talk about his, and other adventures with Ollie Marriage and Ollie Kew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1941, the SS Politician ran aground off Eriskay in the Scottish Hebrides Islands, carrying 260,000 bottles of whisky. As war rationing gripped Britain, Hebridean islanders saw the wreck as a godsend. Under cover of darkness, they salvaged thousands of bottles, hiding them in caves, haystacks, and peat bogs. A cat-and-mouse game ensued with customs officers who were determined to stop the whisky smuggling.  Dan is joined by Laura Boon-Williams, Lloyd's Register Foundation Senior Curator in Contemporary Maritime at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, who recounts the true story behind the beloved movie Whisky Galore and tells us about the spirit of this Hebridean community during wartime, merchant shipping in WII and why a seemingly endless supply of whiskey wasn't entirely a blessing.You can find out more about Lloyd's Register Foundation's history and its work that supports research, innovation and education to help the global community tackle the most pressing safety and risk challenges. Just go to https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore. Peta Stamper is the production manager for this series, 'Ships that Made the British Empire'. 

Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, the next Undertow series. A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community takes shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil and threatens to change the course of history. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, the next Undertow series. A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community takes shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil and threatens to change the course of history. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCOTTISH ISLAND ADVENTURES: ARRAN GUEST: KIRSTY WARK Arran Just off the west-coast, Arran is one of Scotland's most accessible islands. Its location makes it ideal for a day-trip, mini-break, or extended stay and whether you want to roam the island's natural landscapes or browse the boutique shops, there is such a wide array of visitor attractions that you certainly won't get bored quickly!  Otter's Tail Before you set off on your own island adventure, consider using Otter's Tail who will make sure you're kitted out with the right equipment and an experienced guide to help you make the most of the island. They offer three different packages including sea-kayaking, hill-walking, and gorge-walking, so whatever side of the Arran you're into, Otter's Tail have got you covered.  Arran Dairies Arran Dairies are the farmers behind the award-winning Arran Ice Cream, whose sensational flavours are made with milk straight from the farm's own cattle herd. Products from Arran Dairies are high-quality and well worth a taste.  Brodick Castle Owned and looked after by the National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle is the perfect family day out. Have a look round the castle full of fascinating artefacts from paintings and period furniture to sporting trophies and learn about the castle's old inhabitants from the 16th century onwards. Alternatively you can explore Britain's only island country park complete with fairy trails, immaculate gardens, and cascading waterfalls. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Harris - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Emma Macleod Harris  Harris, with its long-standing customs, beautiful landscapes and tight-knit community, offers a special kind of welcome to island life. As with many of the other Scottish island communities, Gaelic is the first language for a majority of Harris natives and is a hugely rich and important aspect of Harris' history. It is famed for its breathtaking beaches which no trip to harris would be complete without a visit to.  Isle of Harris Distillery  The Isle of Harris Distillery is one of the most iconic emblems of the island. When it opened in 2015, it sought to bottle the ‘rare and elusive spirit of the island' and make it available to a global market. Today you can tour the distillery, learning about the process of their whiskey and gin distilling and enjoy a wee taste for yourself.  St Clement's Church St Clement's Church has been dubbed one of the grandest medieval buildings of the Western Isles and was built in the early 16th century at the burial place of the MacLeod clan. The Church itself is nestled by the sea and is free to visit year round.  Taransay Taransay is the largest uninhabited island of the Outer Hebrides and is perhaps most recognised today as the location of the BBC series Castaway. Although there are no longer permanent residents on the island, there is plenty of evidence of inhabitants dating back 9,000 years including neolithic standing stones and blackhouses.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Barra, Vatersay and Eriskay with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Tony Kearney Barra, Vatersay, & Eriskay As you approach Castlebay with the wonderful Kisimul Castle keeping watch, you'll soon realise that a trip to these islands is a trip into the very heart of Scotland's natural beauty. Long stretches of coastline evoke a rich sense of solitude making a visit to one (or all three) of the islands an ideal way to escape the commotion of city-living. Packed with vibrant history, outdoor activities, and delicious things to eat and drink, Barra, Vatersay, & Eriskay have it all going on despite their modest size.   Vatersay - The Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way officially opened in 2017 and spans 10 islands, 6 causeways, and 2 ferries. It is a magnificent walking and cycling route which takes you all the way from Vatersay, the southernmost inhabited island of the Hebrides all the way up to the Butt of Lewis. Those who undertake it traverse over Atlantic coastlines, rugged hills, and sweeping sandy beaches with plenty of ‘Pit Stops' (official businesses partnered with the Hebridean Way) to help you rest and recover along the way.  Barra Bike Hire  Like many island enterprises, Barra Bike Hire is a small, family run business. It was originally set up in 2013 / 2014 when the family invested in half a dozen hire bikes to provide for guests staying in their self-catering apartment and self-catering holiday let 'across the road'. In those days the availability of hire bikes on the island was patchy at best. Since then they have invested significantly in a fleet of bicycles and they now have a varied and diverse range of bikes to cater for most needs.  Barra - Honesty Boxes  Visit any small community and you will undoubtedly notice an honesty box, or five. Usually filled with fresh goods such as fruits & vegetables, cakes, and eggs, honesty boxes rely on the goodwill of passers by and are a lovely way to experience a taste of the local produce even when the community shops are shut. Barra has a whole host of honesty boxes - some even have a dedicated Facebook page - and are well worth a visit if you're peckish on the island.   Eriskay - Am Politician bar/ Whiskey Galore Am Politician was built over 30 years ago taking its name from the S.S Politician vessel which came onto the rocks of Eriskay in 1941. The story of the S.S Politician - which had over 200,000 bottles of whiskey on-board - inspired countless retellings but was truly immortalised by Alexander MacKendrick's Whiskey Galore!. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Bute - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Janice Forsyth Bute  It might be just 15 miles long but this compact island is brimming with culture, history, wildlife, and arts. Given the title of the best place to live in Scotland by The Times in 2022, the Isle of Bute has certainly earned its place as a top visitor destination. Mount Stuart House No trip to Bute would be complete without a visit to the iconic Mount Stuart House. With the firth of Clyde as its backdrop, the landmark is a real blend of idyllic nature, stunning architecture, and captivating history. Throughout the year there are a range of exhibitions, and performances in the house and grounds making it a real cultural highlight. Bute Highland Games The Highland Games are one of Scotland's most well-known traditions with many communities drawing huge crowds to their festivities every year. The Bute Highland Games are a truly authentic experience as the day's events almost always include pipe bands, highland dancers, and of course, the heavy events such as the hammer throw and caber toss which have become synonymous with the games themselves. Bute Yard Bute Yard is a contemporary multi-use space hosting a variety of different food and drink vendors from across the Isle of Bute. It has indoor and outdoor facilities including an on-site distillery which offer tours and tastings year-round. Alongside that there are regular markets where you can sample the finest culinary offerings from the Island. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Stornoway - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonald Stornoway Stornoway is the main town and port on Lewis and is accessed by a ferry from Ullapool on the mainland. Roughly a third of Lewis' total population live in Stornoway and the town has many facilities such as a sports complex and golf course to service the bustling community. At Lews castle you can find a wide variety of woodland walks and in the summer months visitors are able to take boat cruises around the waters. Stornoway Black Pudding  Stornoway Black Pudding is one of the most well-loved products to come out of Lewis. Having been designated a Protected Geographical Indicator of Origin in 2013, only Black Pudding made in Stornoway can give itself that title after a rise in ‘imposter' Stornoway Black Puddings started putting farmers in Lewis out of business. Most of the black puddings only use beef suet, oatmeal, onion, blood, salt and pepper which gives it a unique flavour.  Museum Nan Eilean Museum Nan Eilean can be found on the Lews Castle Grounds and is dedicated to the history and community of Lewis. There are three permanent exhibitions: Dùthchas (A Sense of Place, Eileanaich (The Islanders), and Blas nan Eilean (A Taste of the Islands). Entry to the museum is open all year round and is based on donations.  Ishga Seaweed  Ishga, taking its name from the Gaelic for water, is an award-winning luxury skincare brand.  Four types of Hebridean seaweed are harvested for use in a wide variety of products with Hebridean Seaweed used specifically for its vitamins, bio-active minerals, and natural antioxidant properties.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - South Uist - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Kathleen MacInnes South Uist  South Uist is an island of two faces with lofty mountains to the east, and long stretches of sandy beaches to the west. Take yourself off on an adventure with challenging hikes or wander among the ruins of a 13th century church. South Uist is a real mix of history, culture, and unspoilt natural landscapes.  Long Island Retreats Experience true island living with Long Island Retreats. Run by crofting couple DJ and Lindsay, the retreat packages allow you to taste local produce, spend your mornings with the ponies, and stay off-grid in their luxury self-catered accommodation.  Uist Unearthed  Uist Unearthed is an award-winning app which allows visitors to South Uist to dig deep into the history and prehistory of the island. Features of the app include augmented reality, animations, graphics, and stories which allow you to immerse yourself in the heritage of the land. LMS Excursions LMS excursions offer a range of fishing trip packages suitable for all abilities. They are based in Lochboisdale Harbour and have a team of experienced skippers and crew who can help you make the most of a trip out on the tides of South Uist.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

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

Scottish Island Adventures - Mull - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Colin MacIntyre The Isle of Mull is a standout island with dramatic bays and beaches all along the Island' coastline. It is home to an impressive array of animals making it a must-visit for any wildlife enthusiast. You can also take a boat from Mull to the Island of Iona to visit the incredible Iona Abbey and hear tales of the Viking settlers who came to the shores.  Hebridean Whale Trail  In recent years, environmental conservation has become a top priority for the communities on Mull. With the Hebridean Whale Trail, you can be sure you're able to engage with the local wildlife without causing too much disruption to their natural habitat by staying on land. Local experts are there at every step of the trail to offer their knowledge and the trail was even a finalist in the National Geographic Travellers Awards so you can trust that your experience will be unforgettable.  Tobermory Fishing Company Based out of the stunning port town of Tobermory, the Tobermory Fishing Company has been producing high-quality products with fish from only the finest local and Scottish suppliers. Having been passed through multiple generations, the award-winning family-run business has a strong island heritage that is evident in the distinctive taste of their products. Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers The Isle of Mull Weavers are based out of Ardalanish, a beautiful area set on a peninsula. The weavers are part of the Ardalanish farm who rear the cattle and sheep from which the products are woven. The weavers use only natural dyes to ensure that every garment they create will last for generations.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Lewis - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonald From the neat Victorian homes lining the streets of Stornoway in the east, to the stretching white sands of Bosta on Great Bernera in the west, where the clear Atlantic waters sound the evocative toll of the Time and Tide Bell as a reminder of the link between us and the elements, Lewis is an island of exciting contrasts and diverse experiences and the largest of the Outer Hebrides.  Gearrannan Blackhouse Village  The Blackhouse Village is at once a site of great historical fascination as well as a one of a kind self-catering accommodation. The village is one of the best preserved monuments of the island's crofting traditions and was still inhabited by locals in the 1970s. With a visitors site/lodgings, cafe serving fresh food and located a stone's throw from the Callanish Standing Stones, Gearrannan Blackhouse has easily earned its place among the top attractions on Lewis.  Wild Swimming The benefits of wild swimming are bountiful and well-documented with more and more people taking taking advantage of stunning waters of the Atlantic ocean, networks like the Hebridean Sea Swimmers allow people of all abilities to discover the joys of the open water ‘whether they want to swim for 5 minutes or 5 miles'.  Uig Sands Restaurant With a stunning vista of Uig beach and mouth watering dishes like Hebridean sea chowder with seaweed butter on the menu, Uig Sands is a culinary experience not to be missed. Alongside the restaurant, self-catering rooms are available to book. The building's modern design with glorious sea-front windows was partly financed by the Scottish government to help create jobs and serve the growing needs of Lewis' tourism trade.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

Scottish Island Adventures - Islay/Jura - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest John Carmichael Islay and Jura Islay and Jura are the southernmost islands of the Hebrides and have been inhabited since 10,000 BC.  The Islands are surrounded by a vast expanse of turquoise waters, perfect for swimming, sailing kayaking, or paddleboarding. If you prefer to stay dry there are lots of opportunities for walking, climbing, or golfing making Islay and Jura a great option for an active holiday! There are over 10 distilleries producing Islay and Jura's whiskey exports beloved across the world. At the museum of Islay Life you can get clued up on the Islands' long history which saw Celtic settlers, viking invasions, and the islands' role during the first and the second World War.  Feis Ile - The Islay Festival The first ever Islay Festival was held in 1986 in an effort to encourage more tourism to the Island. Its original schedule included just one whiskey tasting but since then Islay's distilleries have become the festival's focal point attracting thousands of Whiskey lovers to the Island each year. As well as the many Distillery open days, the 9 day Feis Ile programme includes activities such as ceilidhs, Scots language lessons, and Folk Nights.  Loch Gruinart, The Oa Reserve Loch Gruinart and the Oa Nature Reserve are two of the top wildlife sites in Scotland and are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SISS). Loch Gruinart is home to a variety of Hebridean birds and other wildlife including Otters, Hen Harriers, and Barnacle Geese and if you're lucky you may spot a Golden Eagle soaring above the Oa. The Gruinart and Oa Trail takes in sweeping views along the sea cliffs, freshwater lochs, and coastal grassland.  The Islay Book Festival The volunteer-run Islay Book Festival grew from a small book club in Port Ellen in 2006. Sessions range each year from crime and contemporary fiction to poetry and performance workshops. The festival also aims to emphasise Gaelic culture and sends authors to schools across Islay and Jura. Invited writers have included big names such as Ali Smith, Bernard MacLaverty, and Ian Rankin.  Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast

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

When Tamsin Calidas left London to live on a croft in the Scottish Hebrides, she was idealistic and totally ignorant about farming. Years later and after facing and overcoming significant struggles, she feels in harmony with nature, wildlife, and the beauty of her island. Calidas sits down with host Lale Arikoglu to chat about working the rugged landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iona was "malnourished and dehydrated" when she was found in January 2022.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club.Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithbenWebsite: learnenglishwithben.comEmail: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Iona was "malnourished and dehydrated" when she was found in January 2022. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu, the JAMs, the Timelords, The KLF. Episode 226 is a look at the UK band that simultaneously topped the pop charts while being divisive art provocateurs.Two British men, the Scotsman Bill Drummond and Englishman Jimmy Cauty created a notorious music project that engulfed the charts, aggravated the art world, upset the capitalists, annoyed the record industry and almost everyone else.Other musicians have been known as provocateurs before but The KLF were on an whole other level, because they became a massive chart success, while posing questions about the validity of art, original ideas, creativity, commerce and capitalism.This is the story of a band who did things like no one else, who had number 1 hits, who created art installations, defaced billboards, made cryptic advertisements, gave manic performances on Top of the Pops, fired machine gun blanks into the audience, became known as pranksters, and blew all the money in one huge notorious stunt.We discuss their flagrant sampling of Abba and pop hits, their stadium house/rave chart-topping music, how to have a number one hit according to The Manual, a cult weekend on a Scottish Island, involving journalists, Wicker Man and Martin Sheen, The KLF's Brit Awards shenanigans, The K Foundation art stunts, and the literal burning of a million quid.The KLF is a story like no other.Patreon members get access to the the Discord community of like-minded music fans, special playlists, ad-free episodes, event discounts and more.Listen on Apple | Android | ACAST | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS FeedShow notesSongs played on the Nialler9 Podcast Spotify Playlist KLF on the Late Late Show in 1995 The Manual: How to Have a Number One the Easy Way, 1988References: KLF.De / Who Killed The KLF documentary (2021) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How might the creation of scarcity, lead to popularity?  Johnny Lynch is a Scottish musician, also known as Pictish Trail. As well as his solo and collaborative performance career, he runs a unique record label from a remote Scottish Island. In this final Spark of the series, enjoy some of Johnny's music along with his take on what it means to be your very own limited edition – with unlimited results.  Disclaimer:  This Spark has been created using material recorded online during the pandemic - so the sound quality varies in places, but this shouldn't prevent you from enjoying the material.  Presentation by: Johnny Lynch Music by Pictish Trail: PICTISH TRAIL Lost Map Records: Shop — Lost Map Records The Isle of Eigg: About Eigg - The Isle of Eigg Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: theRSA.org 

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The best experience is beyond the easy button. Currently away on a Scottish Island experiencing the great out doors. This short show is a reflection on the benefits of effort. it was made on the phone so forgive the hamfisted editing and audio quality.

If you've always wanted to own your own island, your dream could soon be reality - if you have £150,000 to spare… Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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In this month's episode, Rosie and Collette are joined by Ishbell MacPhail, Country Leader for Cisco Scotland who shares her journey from growing up on a remote Scottish Island (with no internet or landline!) to a wide-spanning career in the tech world.

This week, Gilly's talking about food and identity, folklore and First Footers with The Hebridean Baker.Coinneach Macleod has cooked up a magical story of the Outer Hebrides, packed with ancient myths and recipes, and captivated a massive Tik Tok audience. She asks him how he did it, why people are so attracted to story and why Hebridean mothers smash their newly-wed daughters over the head with a piece of shortbread!Check out Gilly's Substack for extra Cooking the Books content each week, including Coinneach singing her a Gaelic love song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please be aware the stories, theories, re-enactments and language in this podcast are of an adult nature and can be considered disturbing, frightening and in some cases even offensive.  Listener Discretion is therefore advised.  Welcome heathens welcome to the world of the weird and unexplained.  I'm your host, Nicole Delacroix and together, we will be investigating stories about the things that go bump in the night, frighteningly imagined creatures, supernatural beings and even some unsolved mysteries but I promise all sorts of weirdness.  So, sit back, grab your favorite drink, and prepare to be transported to today's dark Enigma....  And on today's Dark enigma well, we have a bit of a quickie today, but it's a good one!  So, with that said, we will still be playing our drinking game and as you know, the drinking game is only for those of us that are at home and have nowhere else to go tonight.  The choice of libation, as always my darlings, is yours, so choose your poison accordingly… Alright, now for the game part how about every time I say Island that will be a single shot and every time I say Finfolk, that will be a double shot.  Now that the business end is out of the way we can jump headfirst into today's dark enigma… so don your best Kilt, or your clan colors as we dive into today's offering of The Mysteriously Haunted Scottish Island of the Merfolk Across the Celtic world there are myths and legends about strange creatures that emerge from the sea. Some are benign, many are malevolent and there are others who live a parallel existence with humankind, but whose paths rarely cross. Many of these entities live in hidden kingdoms and palaces under the seas. At times they are associated with islands that humans cannot see and the sunken cities that are said to exist beneath the waves off our Celtic coasts. One such island is the magical vanishing island of Hildaland in the seas around Orkney, the group of islands situated off the north coast of Scotland.

ISLE OF RUM, 52min,. Documentary A glimpse into life on a remote Scottish Island, human inhabitants about 37 and counting... https://www.sarahvianney.co.uk/ Playing on the Film Festival Streaming service later this month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Wall Street Journal Journalist, Trefor Moss, penned an article titled "Whisky Boom Stresses Remote Scottish Island". Joshua and Jason discuss. As usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Where the Lifeless Go" as our theme song - Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo - RØDE for making *really* great microphones - Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers - Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices - Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

There's a warning of welfare problems for livestock sent to slaughter, as the supply of carbon dioxide - which is used for stunning the animals - is once again drying up. It could lead to issues on farms as a rising number of pigs and poultry can't be sent to the abattoir. Carbon dioxide is a by-product of the manufacture of ammonia - and the UK's last remaining ammonia plant is no longer going to produce it. CF Industries says the cost of operating is too high, so for now it's going to import ammonia instead, and - as the gas is a by-product of ammonia production - it won't be making CO2. This will also have an impact on the supply and price of fertiliser. All this week Farming Today has looking at the causes and consequences of rising food prices. A survey from the Nat West bank reveals that 99 per cent of the 252 farmers they asked say they're facing above inflation price rises on at least one main input - things like energy, fuel, feed or fertiliser. Some are planning to grow less or change what they produce in the coming year to limit their losses. Many had agreed prices with their customers before the rise in energy prices, for instance, and so will be looking for much higher prices next season. We speak to a livestock farmer in Somerset. In 2018 the island of Ulva, which sits off the coast of the Isle of Mull and had a population of just five, was bought by a community group for around £4.5 million. Plans to restore the housing on the island are well under way and the population has doubled to ten. But now the island's farmland has to be brought back to life, too. We hear from the man tasked with doing just that. You can hear the full story on On Your Farm on BBC Sounds. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced by Sally Challoner

What makes this unique is it's found 200 miles further north than the Romans occupied. God bless you and thank you for listening! Please share and subscribe!

This soothing Scottish Sleep Story and Waves Ambience Bedtime Story is called "Journey Through Scottish Islands". Enjoy these Scottish murmurs stories, romantic love sleep stories and bedtime stories for grown ups (soft spoken ASMR) and relax for a while courtesy of Scotland's natural, musical sounds of the wilderness, to help you into a deep sleep. Here's one little dose of Scottish Island history, as well as tales of what makes them so special today! There are many, MANY islands, so this is likely to be one part of a good few. In this episode we discover the South-West: the likes of Arran, Bute and their surrounding wee isles... Love to all, and thank you as always. Sam x Make yourself comfortable and relax to this soothing tale. Support me in creating these stories on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam If you enjoy these sleep stories, it would mean to world to me if you showed your appreciation and support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do! Thank you. Sam Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam ​ Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LJ... ​ Music and visuals are a combination of original productions and/or may include licensed and adapted, remixed, or transformed material from: https://freemusicarchive.org/home http://www.epidemicsound.com/ https://www.videvo.net/ https://www.canva.com/ Spatium by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Music : "The End of the World" by Tristan Lohengrin www.tristanlohengrin.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... These original works are the property of Snooze with Sam, © Copyright 2020-2022. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snoozewithsam/message

We're back after a short break with a haul of seven new films to cover! Mike, Rich and Steve kick off with the latest film from Jesse V. Johnson, WHITE ELEPHANT. This stars Michael Rooker as a mob enforcer whose conscience is starting to bother him and Olga Kurylenko as a cop targeted for assassination. LAST LOOKS sees Charlie Hunham as an ex cop hired to discover who killed the wife of a larger-than-life tv actor (Mel Gibson)... THE RETREAT follows two LGBT couples who are being hunted when they rent a remote cabin for the weekend... STAY OUT - STAY ALIVE follows five friends who go camping and fall foul to native american curses, ghosts and their own greed when they discover an abandoned gold mine... A MOTHER'S FURY follows one woman's attempt to get justice for her son when he is the tragic victim of a college hazing... NARCO SUB finds  DEA agent compromised when his wife and daughter are kidnapped by a drug cartel and he is forced to help them smuggle their drugs via a stolen submarine... ULTRASOUND...this defies description and you should just go an watch it... Our Short Shot is KUNG FU KERFUFFLE, in which an illicit roof-top exchange goes wrong...click the link to watch the whole short. our DTV Throwback is TAKEDOWN (aka Billionaire Ransom) which finds a bunch of spoilt rich kids sent to a remote Scottish Island to learn to take responsibility for themselves, only to be taken hostage and held for ransom. Follow the Short Shots TWITTER page, where we will be linking to a short film every day!  Don't forget to also check out our main show, the DTV DIGEST on TWITTER and FACEBOOK!  

My guest for episode two of Rebel Careers is the incredible Melanie MacIntrye. Mel is an international bestselling author, keynote speaker, sought after coach and business mentor and the founder of Mel MacIntyre Coaching. Mel runs her business remotely from the tiny Scottish island of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides and is at her happiest when she has sand in her toes, the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. In this episode, we dive into: How complete burnout in her 30's led Mel to setting up her own business How she navigated the first year running her business whilst being a full-time carer for her Dad The steps Mel took to grow a six-figure coaching business from a tiny Scottish island with a young family Find Mel here: www.melmacintyre.com / @mel_macintyre_coaching / Join Mel's Facebook Community I've got a free PDF Rebel Careers Action Plan Workbook to help you work through this process step by step. Click HERE to download for free! Join the Rebel Careers Community - @rebel.careers Get in touch with me (Sarah!) at rebelcareers@outlook.com

In the second of two New Year's catch ups, Seb and Verity check in with former guests; Luisa Lale, Charlotte Harding and Jon Natchez. All three have exciting things a foot in 2022 and their enthusiasm and optimism is a perfect antidote to the winter blues.After a few false starts - the latest challenges brought to you by Zencastr - Lu chats about new tracks, some exciting TV show placements and mystical briefs.....yep, you read that correctly - the mind boggles!Charlotte phones in from a remote Scottish Island where she is currently writing music for her new EP. She discusses signing with FaberAlt, creating a new style of notation and preparing to launch it, plus tea making etiquette in the studio. It's a serious business. Seb and Verity catch Jon as he is about to embark on a world tour with his band The War On Drugs. He talks about their new album, the perils of touring in the current Covid climate and making it onto Barack Obama's 2021 playlist - mind-blowingly cool!Mentioned in this episode: To find tour dates and buy tickets for The War On Drugs world tour go to https://www.thewarondrugs.net/tourCheck out Lu's new music at https://www.sonicrainbow.co.ukKeep up to date with Charlotte's work at Faber Alt. https://www.faberalt.com/charlotte-hardingThis episode is fuelled by Chimney Fire Coffee who have sponsored this podcast. Find out more about Chimney Fire Coffee at https://chimneyfirecoffee.com/There is a special offer for our lucky listeners, who will receive 20%  off their first order....just visit their website and enter the code TIAB20 at checkout.THREE IN A BAR ON THE SOCIALSYou can follow Three In a Bar on Instagram @threeinabarpodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeinabarpod/We are on Twitter @threeinabarpod https://www.twitter.com/threeinabarpodEMAIL US!Anything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.comSUPPORT THREE IN A BAR ON PATREONThis show is purely funded by our patrons. Join our Members' Club for a bonus podcast feed plus many more rewards.Click here: https://www.patreon.com/threeinabar Click here to join the Members' Club on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retreats with Hilary Rowland Have you ever been on a retreat? Hilary Rowland provides residential retreats. Did you see her recent LinkedIn post? She states, "Are You Contemplating a Strategy Away Day? Don't!". These away days are awful. They are crammed full of PowerPoint presentations. Then someone tries desperately to herd people in one direction. A written plan is then agreed upon. Which, of course, no one looks at again. What Was That Moment When The Penny Dropped About Retreats? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-CEO-Reaction.mp4 Hilary ran CEO retreats over a number of years. She thought they need to put more 'content' or value into the first afternoon, rather than allowing FREE time. The CEOs resented it. Because they knew they were going to have that time to think. How often is that available for people? Previous to her current business, Next Chapter Retreats Hilary was a Chair of Vistage. As part of the package, executives got from Vistage, there was a 2-day annual retreat. Retreat Secret Sauce? Graham asked whether there was a secret sauce to retreats? Hilary said yes, people learn much more in small groups. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-Retreat-Secret-Sauce.mp4 Hilary's philosophy is to give attendees as much time as they need. They do offer structured activities. These activities get people to reflect. Or, people are asked questions that they haven't thought about for a long time. They use the Japanese concept of "ikigai", which means "a reason for being". This helps people connect to their PURPOSE. What they are good at, what they love and what matters to them. Who Attends Retreats? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-Whos-Attending.mp4 At Vistage, it was nearly all men. But, with Next Chapter Retreats, Hilary finds there is no difference one way or another. Why Do People Attend? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-Why-Do-People-Attend.mp4 How Should Graham's Charity Spend Time on Their Away Day? So much is lost when you only talk to each other on a screen. Company culture is destroyed bit by bit. Retreats offer space and time. If the CEO management team are not connected, how can they motivate their staff? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-Exercise.mp4   Hilary Discourages Emails and Phone Calls on Her Retreats It is part of the contract she has with people. Attendees are delighted and relieved not to have to take calls and emails. It is possible to do this. Graham referenced the podcast with Marcey Rader, Episode 301. Marcey talks about doing away with notifications. That's because your precious time is hijacked by someone else's agenda. Hilary has experienced religious retreats. She says the whole idea about purpose is religious. Hilary goes to the Scottish Island of Iona, which is a deeply spiritual place. Not surprisingly, Hilary gets plenty of very positive testimonials, like these that were featured on her website: It's fun at the Retreat! Meantime, at Hilary's retreats, there is loads of good food and red wine. The social side of going away is very important. Amongst other things, they play games. Like, 2 truths one lie. Here's one for Graham Firstly, Graham once lost 5 stones in weight in 5 months. Secondly, he played the drums in a bar on Bourbon Street, New Orleans. Thirdly, Graham once scored against a team of ex Leeds United footballers. One of those is a lie. Two are truths. You decide!! Hilary gives The Next 100 Days Podcast a Testimonial http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hilary-Rowland-Testimonial.mp4   Get in touch with The Next 100 Days hosts… Graham Arrowsmith Finely Fettled helps out financial advisers, investment brokers and care homes to market to affluent and high net worth customers.

In Season 4 Episode 16 the girls talk about Melanies and Murder – our particular Melanie is excluded from this of course (for now). Mel kicks things off with the story of Melanie McGuire before Holly tells you the sad story of Melanie Ann Road. Shoutout for Superfan Carrie and thanks so much for your amazing suggestions….keep 'em coming!Mel contracts the Corona, Holly gives an update on the Murder Flat, Mel's Melanie is a smart lady but the dumbest criminal ever made, Mel appears surprised Holly had a gun licence, the girls are going to definitely become a geography teachers and Mel is highly offended that Holly thinks she too would be a stupid criminal. Production, recording and postproduction completed by Holly who was sent photos by Gemma this week of her being kidnapped and taken to an Island in Scotland by Consulting Producer Craig. Holly edited this week. All complaints should be sent directly to Producer Craig who you'll find hiding from Holly on a remote Scottish Island. Like that will stop her. Ha. Haha. Hahaha. www.whichmurderer.comWARNING - Explicit language, content and themes (plus whatever else will cover us legally). All opinions stated are our own and case information was gathered from legitimate sources within the public realm.Pre-recorded in Scotland

Relax to the gentle tones of poet Kenneth Steven as he explores the history and magic of Iona: likely birthplace of the ancient Book of Kells, resting place of Scottish kings and queens and sanctuary for the endangered corncrake. Find our more about Kenneth's work at his website https://kennethsteven.co.uk/ And join the team at the end for the Podcast Postbag and discussions about wild swimming, hedgehogs and sparrowhawks. Image by Getty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Enjoy our latest head-to-head: Scottish Island versus Greek Island. Which is the better holiday destination? Simon is on location in Lerwick, while Zante's champion is Julia Lo Bue-Said, Chief Executive Officer of the Advantage Travel Partnership

New Zealand's lockdown but have they seriously over reacted.   The cushiest headteacher job on a remote Scottish Island.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's lockdown but have they seriously over reacted.   The cushiest headteacher job on a remote Scottish Island.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fogle became famous over twenty years ago when he spent a year living on a Scottish Island for early reality TV programme Castaway. It was the springboard for remarkable career involving television presenting, publishing ten books, climbing Everest, swimming with crocodiles, saving elephants, walking to the South Pole and rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. He tells Richard Coles and Nikki Bedi about his most recent project; travelling around the country to tell people about his extraordinary life. Ade Adepitan is a former Paralympian and a globe-trotting TV presenter, but he has only just started his most important adventure - fatherhood. He joins us to talk about this new chapter in his life and his latest three-part series, Ade on the Frontline: Climate Change. Liz Knight never felt comfortable in a suit when she worked in sales. After being made redundant she began working in a day care centre and, through the elderly people she met there, she learned more about local wildlife on the Welsh Borders. Liz turned that knowledge into a business and now a book Forage: Wild Plants to Gather, Cook and Eat. Listener Christina Longden contacted Saturday Live to tell us about her great great great grandfather, whose life had been shrouded in secrecy for a hundred years. Robert Stanley was a working class man from Manchester, who rose to become mayor and was one of the earliest converts to Islam. And snooker player Steve Davis shares his Inheritance Tracks. Producer: Laura Northedge Editor: Claire Bartleet

Would you like to own your own private Scottish Island? In this episode, I'll talk about a small undeveloped island that's recently come up for sale. Transcript Hello and welcome to this week's episode, I'm your host Jenni and today I'm talking about something that actually causes a lot of pronunciation difficulties for English language learners. Islands or land surrounded by water. Many learners actually pronounce it island for logical reasons as that is how is is pronounced so it seems right to assume that island would be the same, but that's not right, I think the best way to remember is to think of some other words pronounced in the same way: ice cream or idea or even Ireland! Anyway, in Scotland as you may know, we have quite a lot of islands, around 790 in total I think, but not all are inhabited. Some are surrounded by the sea and others are in a loch, Loch, for those of you who don't know is a Scottish word for lake. We refer to most lakes in Scotland as Lochs. Another word that can be tricky to pronounce because of the ch at the end. I must confess I love small islands and take every opportunity to visit one when I can. Island visits are great for escaping from city life, perfect for adventure and completely addictive! Every island has its own character and atmosphere! I can tell you that when travel is safe again, one of the first places I'll be visiting is a Scottish island. So what do you think about owning your own private island? You may think this is only a dream, something available just to the very wealthy but not necessarily. Every so often here in Scotland, one of our little islands is put up for sale. Right now, There's a lovely little island called Deer island for sale through an online auction. The bids started at just £80,000 that's $110,000 and while it will probably sell for much more than that, it sounds like a good deal to me, it seems it is possible to own a little bit of Scottish paradise for the same price as a small house in Glasgow or Edinburgh. . Deer island is a loch island in the West Highlands, it's 11 acres, no one lives there and according to reports it's been owned by the same family for 500 years. It's completely undeveloped with no buildings, no amenities and it's covered in woodland, with this little island you'd be starting from scratch, limited only by your imagination, finances and of course, Council planning regulations! But what an amazing opportunity to create your own little world! You may be wondering how accessible it is? Well, it's around 45 miles from The nearest town, Fort William and not too far from the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous more recently in the Harry Potter movies. A nearby island has self catering holiday accommodation which is accessible by a 15 minute speedboat ride from the mainland and of course there's wonderful wildlife all around the area, red squirrels, seals and the occasional dolphin! The perfect spot for some peace and quiet. According to some reports, sales of private islands around the world have tripled since the pandemic, I guess it really is the perfect place to isolate, enjoy a bit of solitude or some much valued privacy.What would you do with your own private Scottish island? Leave me a voice message on Anchor, I'd love to hear your ideas! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuresinenglish/message

Welcome to the debut episode of the new sister series of Desert Island Events, The Newcomers Stage where we give students and graduates a platform in the industry to share their event ideas. Kicking things off this season we have the inspirational Naomi Hollas, founder of Event Grads joining us to share a little bit of Scottish Culture and a little bit of a festival with us.

Dr. Chris Parsons who long-time listeners will remember used to be the host of the Marine Mammal Science podcast. In this episode, Chris talks about his research, conservation, and education work on the West Coast of Scotland for the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and about what it's like to live on a Scottish Island.

Good News: Scientist have published research regarding a drug which may be able to reverse the effects of age-related loss of mental acuity, Link HERE The Good Word: A wonderful quote about hope, from the creator of the polio vaccine, Dr. Jonas Salk. Good To Know: Some fun facts about New Year’s Celebrations in Times […]

In Season 3 Episode 24 the girls speak about Scottish Island Murders with Gemma covering the tragic case of Alesha MacPhail and then Holly goes into old timey times to speak about Angus MacPhee.Holly is in a rare positive mood and might be an alien, the girls diagnose mental illness via time travel, Gemma knows what cases bent boy parts and there is an update on Episode 20’s murderer. Who is still terrible at being a villain. Also Gemma is a witch. Shout-out to Egypt. And Oliver who suggested this theme. Kind of. Production, recording and post production completed by Producer Craig who had the nerve to tease Holly with candy via FaceTime. Gemma edited this week. All complaints should be sent directly to Producer Craig who is scared of the revenge coming his way. BE AFRAID. www.whichmurderer.com WARNING - Explicit language, content and themes (plus whatever else will cover us legally). All opinions stated are our own and case information was gathered from legitimate sources within the public realm.Pre-recorded in Scotland

This week is less cold and more strange. Wes talks about the crazy story of Skin-walker Ranch and Abigail Tells the story of three missing lighthouse keepers. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @Penandpurgatory Sources: envirozentinel63. “When Three Isn't a Crowd: The Mystery of Eilean Mor.” ASPire, 6 Feb. 2018, sentinel63.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/when-three-isnt-a-crowd-the-mystery-of-eilean-mor/. Lamoureux, Mack. Three Men Vanished from a Scottish Island 120 Years Ago and People Are Still Looking, 4 Apr. 2019, www.vice.com/en/article/vbw9x3/three-men-vanished-from-a-scottish-island-120-years-ago-and-people-are-still-looking. Merritt, Mike. “Has Mystery of Flannan Isles Finally Been Solved?” The Sunday Post, DC Thompson Media, 22 Nov. 2018, www.sundaypost.com/news/scottish-news/has-mystery-of-flannan-isles-finally-been-solved/. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “What Is a Rogue Wave?” NOAA's National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. , 1 June 2013, oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/roguewaves.html. Roper, Clyde MD. “Giant Squid.” Smithsonian Ocean, Smithsonian Museum , 24 June 2019, ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/giant-squid. Janos, Adam. “How Skinwalker Ranch Became a Hotbed of Paranormal Activity.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 17 Jan. 2020, www.history.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-ufos-mutilation. Schiefer, Christine, and Em Schulz. “Paranormal Toontown and 40,001 Mystery Experiments.” Paranormal Toontown and 40,001 Mystery Experiments, season 1, episode 78, 29 July 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/penance-and-purgatory/support

Enjoy a summer morning on the island of Seil in the company of poet Kenneth Steven and a chorus of oystercatchers. Kenneth reveals the wild history of his home and reads three beautiful poems amid the enchanting atmosphere of the island. You can find out more about Kenneth and his poetry here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community take shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which threatens to change the course of history and a girl is found wandering the hills, lost and bewildered.This trailer features Sorcha Groundsell. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller is created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community take shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which threatens to change the course of history. A mysterious stranger, arrested near the crime scene, refuses to give his name and repeatedly warns of the rise of an ancient evil.This trailer features Stewart Scudamore. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller is created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing.A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community take shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil and threatens to change the course of history.This 8-part supernatural thriller is created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when you're nearly three years into the middle of a 8,700 mile hike, you've given up your home, you have no money -- and then coronavirus stops the world in its tracks?That was the dilemma facing Christian Lewis when his quest to walk every twist and turn of the British coastline to raise money for charity was suddenly derailed by the arrival of the pandemic.Lewis, from Swansea in South Wales, set off in the summer of 2017, with just $12 in his pocket. Picking up a companion -- a dog named Jet -- along the way, he arrived on the remote Scottish Shetland islands in March just as the UK was placed under restrictions.With no home to go to and only a flimsy tent for protection in one of the most northerly and windswept parts of the country, he could've been in trouble.Instead, thanks to the kindness of complete strangers, he's found himself in arguably one of the best places on the planet to sit out the crisis -- a cottage on a tiny island all to himself."It is just super. I couldn't be in a better place for a lockdown," Lewis tells CNN from Hildasay island. "There's nothing here but a few sheep and an array of birds."One of the Scalloway Islands, Hildasay measures less than half a square mile and has been largely uninhabited since the late 19th century. 'I couldn't be in a better place' Lewis receives deliveries of water from local fisherman called Victor and forages for food. He makes the occasional boat trip to the Shetland mainland for other supplies."To get back to the mainland is only about a half hour by small boat," he says. "But that stretch of sea is not the nicest, so we really have to pick and choose our days when we get back."Lewis began his journey on August 1, 2017 at Llangennith Beach, Swansea, before heading up the west coast towards Scotland. He then took a brief detour to Northern Ireland to return a message in a bottle thrown into the Irish Sea two decades ago, which he found washed up along the Scottish Coast.While there, he decided to walk the coast of Northern Ireland, before returning to Scotland, including Shetland archipelago, which lies in 100 miles north of the mainland, deep in the North Atlantic.Lewis was close to completing the Shetland Islands, which has 300 islands and skerries, of which only 16 are inhabited, when he learned he could go no further because of coronavirus restrictions.While he managed to avoid ongoing news reports about the pandemic on his travels, he'd picked up various bits of information from people he'd encountered while walking. Island life "I knew the lockdown was coming," he explains. "I had to make a real decision. I can't go home, because I have no home to go to."So with the help of some fellow Shetland people, who lent me a boat, I came to the island and started living off the land."I can walk down now, and I'll have a whole plate full of mussels if I want them, so I've got no worries there."Although he was originally staying in a tent, Lewis was later given the keys to an empty house after news that he was camping on the remote island spread to its owners, who were happy to help."It hasn't got electric or gas," he says. "It's just very basic. But it's out of the wind, and it's got a nice fire."We're (he and Jet) going to be here for the foreseeable future."Under the current restrictions, people in the UK are only allowed to leave their homes for significant reasons, such as shopping for basic necessities, to take one form of exercise per day, deal with any medical needs, or provide care or help to a vulnerable person.The UK government also advises to remain "two meters apart from anyone outside of your household," something Lewis need not worry about while being a boat ride away from any form of human contact.While he'd be forgiven for being disappointed his ambitious trek has been put on hold indefinitely, Lewis is taking a laissez-faire attitude to the whole thing, which is how he's approached the walk since the beginning....

Michael Edwards of Fredericton's Science East talks about new fossils discovered on the Isle of Skye.

Born and bred on the Scottish Island of Islay, one would assume that whisky was in our guest’s blood, but it took a venture off island to bring him straight back. I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time by the best in the industry.  Adam Hannett thought he was destined for a life of marine biology, but that was not to be. Lucky for the whisky lover in all of us, he found his calling as the Head Distiller at the legendary distillery of Bruichladdich. He’s here with us today to prove that passion and energy make for great whisky.   Our cocktail of the week is Laddie Sour: INGREDIENTS 50ml Classic Laddie 20ml Lemon Juice 15ml Simple Syrup Egg White Angostura Bitters METHOD Dry shake all ingredients together Add ice and wet shake. Strain over ice into a rocks filled glass. Garnish with lemon zest.   You can find this recipe, more Whisky recipes and all the cocktails of the week at  ALushLifeManual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.    Full Episode Details: http://bit.ly/2OezxPG ----- Join the conversation on your IOS or Android at flick.group/lushlife where we can talk cocktails until the sun rises! Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers and more covers for everything!  and more!    Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

In this episode Rae interviews Helen and Paul Webster, co-authors of Scottish Island Bagging. Find out all about there incredible experiences travelling from island to island, their favourite moments and why this is the ultimate eco travel trend for immersive get aways. Links from the episode:Buy Scottish Island BaggingWalkhighlandsIsland Baggers: the people competing to visit all 706 isles around Britain - The GuardianOne down, 705 to go: adventurers race to visit every single British island - The TimesThe rise of 'island bagging' - a race to visit every one of Britain's 706 isles - The TelegraphJoin in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

This week, Mat talks about how July is killing our Christmas dinner, Jamie explains how a business lets you see the world like a Wes Anderson movie, the mammoth topic of managing cash-flow is broached, and absolutely no-one can agree who said these famous inspirational quotes… Show Notes Hot hot Europe might result in UK shortage of turkeys for Christmas UK experiences expectedly strong retail sales in June, kick-started by "secondhand goods at charity shops and antique dealers" Sunglasses that let you see the world like a Wes Anderson movie Scottish Island gets a brand new distillery after 220 years ‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’ — "Winston Churchill" 'It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends.' — J. K. Rowling (or Albus Dumbledore) Music: Death of Lovers (Acoustic), John Hall, Opsound

In this episode I chat the musician and songwriter Stephen Bull about his life as a musician and about his lastest project called Nebular Tuesday. Nebular Tuesday combines literature and music to tell a mysterious story set on a remote Scottish Island. Stephen tells a fascinating tale of the up and downs of being a professional musician in an ever changing music business. A genuine talent with a story to tell.  Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 70 Links Nebular Tuesday - a rehearsed readng  Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Twitter: @glasgowswestend Music by Jim Byrne

Andy Smith   Andy Smith is an award-winning business coach and manager, who built a successful career on a ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality. Having grown up on a small Scottish Island, this usually involved alcohol - and lots of it. After a 10 year battle to rid himself of an alcohol addiction he finally managed it. Having achieved something he considered impossible - to quit alcohol and not even miss it - he asked himself the question, “What else have I talked myself out of, because of my self imposed limitations?” He transformed himself from an overweight, unhealthy middle-aged time bomb, into an athlete capable of sports biggest challenge - riding the Tour de France for charity on the same schedule as the pros. Now Andy helps others get control of their addictions using a revolutionary new approach with hitherto unseen success rates. Find out more at https://theboozemaster.com   Listen to another #12minconvo  

Rule 6: Never ask for anyone’s blessing. Finally, having landed on the Isle of Jura, Bill, Jimmy, Gimpo, and one chosen witness check into the Jura hotel carrying two suitcases containing a million quid. They must pass the night before committing the act for which they have come. Burning one million pounds. Can they really go through with it? The final part of the outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF, who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. How to Burn a Million Quid features Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Rule 4: Go it alone. At the height of their success the KLF can do no wrong. But they really want to. News of their forthcoming BRIT Award confirms their status as music industry establishment – exactly the thing they’re fighting against – and so they go in search of an idea so outrageous, so disgusting, that they would succeed in becoming outcast from the industry. At the BRIT Awards ceremony of 1992 they try out their idea… Part four of the outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF, who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. How to Burn a Million Quid features Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Rule 5: Know when to walk away. With the last gasp from the now dead sheep, the KLF leave the music industry. They now take their fight against the Illuminati to the art world, and the Turner Prize of 1994. They are about to have the most brilliant idea of all. Or the most stupid. You decide. Part five of the outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF, who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. How to Burn a Million Quid features Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Rule 3: Only a madman is absolutely sure. Pop stardom is going well, the KLF are a music industry sensation with a string of hits. An inspired collaboration with country music legend Tammy Wynette takes them to new heights. But is that enough, asks Bill, where’s the meaning? In the North Pole perhaps? Well that’s the conclusion he reaches and so off they go. Really. All this happened. Part three of the outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF, who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. How to Burn a Million Quid features Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Rule 1. Begin an inner alchemy to transcend the consensual reality tunnel and move from a state of fixation to a condition of mutability. Outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island, with only one journalist and their roadie-come-fixer, Gimpo, in attendance. Why? Why would they do that? How To Burn a Million Quid lays the story bare. A comic, surreal and fast moving adventure that sees Bill and Jimmy rise to the very top of the music industry, becoming the biggest selling music act in the UK before crashing out of the industry in spectacular fashion and heading toward the art world with the intention of creating similar mayhem. Inspired by a madcap theatrical genius and a cult novel, they blaze a trail that takes them to Sweden, the North Pole and the Sierra Nevada, via Northampton, before arriving finally on the Isle of Jura, with two suitcases containing a million quid. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. A sonic roller coaster featuring Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World's End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi-voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Rule 2: Don’t do anything unless it’s heroic. Bill, Jimmy and Gimpo set off for Sweden in order to persuade Abba to let them sample their music. They’ll be OK with that. Won’t they? Just in case they say no, they’re taking all the records with them so that they can burn the vinyl before the legal deadline. Just in case. Besides, Bill has another plan for how to get onto Top of the Pops. Part two of the outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF, who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. How to Burn a Million Quid features Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi voice comedy performers. Bill Drummond: Paul Higgins Jimmy Cauty: Nicholas Burns Gimpo: Kevin Eldon Ken Campbell: Jeremy Stockwell Everyone else: Kate O’Sullivan, Polly Kemp, Ronnie Jhuttie and Niall Ashdown Original music by Somerset & Lewin Original music by MZYLKYPOP (Mick Somerset, David Lewin, Simon Lewinski, Rachel E, Flip Clegg and Thom Foote) Sound Design by Carl Scheleeshti Johnson Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

Outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the chart-topping pop duo known as KLF who, in 1994, burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish Island. Why? Why would they do that? How To Burn a Million Quid lays the story bare. A comic, surreal and fast moving adventure that sees Bill and Jimmy rise to the very top of the music industry, becoming the biggest selling music act in the UK before crashing out of the industry in spectacular fashion and heading toward the art world with the intention of creating similar mayhem. Inspired by a madcap theatrical genius and a cult novel, they blaze a trail that takes them to Sweden, the North Pole and the Sierra Nevada, via Northampton, before arriving finally on the Isle of Jura, with two suitcases containing a million quid. It was their mission to cause chaos. And they did. A sonic roller coaster featuring Paul Higgins (The Thick of It, Line of Duty) as Bill Drummond, Nicholas Burns (Nathan Barley, The World’s End) as Jimmy Cauty, with Kevin Eldon as Gimpo, Jeremy Stockwell as Ken Campbell and an outstanding cast of multi-voice comedy performers. Listen to all six episodes from Monday 21 January 2019. Produced and Directed by Boz Temple-Morris Written by Sean Grundy and Cara Jennings A HOLY MOUNTAIN production for BBC Radio 4.

I was recently interviewed by Dan Doty on the Evryman Podcast and we had a really great conversation. We talked about my childhood on a remote Scottish Island, extreme outdoor survival, mystical experiences, and a bunch of other interesting things.  Enjoy! More about me: www.guruviking.com More about Dan: https://www.evryman.co/dan/

Hello and a warm welcome to my podcast series and website “Stories From a Scottish Island”. My name is Joni Keen and thank you for visiting, please press play to listen to my introduction podcast message. I do hope you’ll subscribe and be a regular listener to my podcast from the Isle of Arran.   The post Intro From Joni appeared first on Stories From A Scottish Island.

In this episode Ade's been trapped on a remote Scottish Island, Graeme's roped his better half into being a portrait model for him on a cold miserable day, and Ade has finally, grudgingly bought a tripod. All this and some disappointing negatives!

Hello and a warm Highland welcome to my very first Alex Breck's Banter podcast show!

Poet Kenneth Steven writes on Raasay, an island close to Skye once home to the great Gaelic bard Sorley MacLean. Kenneth describes the history of this 'fiercely traditional island', with its continuing belief in the sanctity of the Sabbath Day - Sunday. 'This was prevalent until recently all across the Highlands and islands; it has faded with increasing secularisation, but on Raasay (as in other Outer Hebridean islands in particular) it remains firm'.Kenneth looks at two famous sons of Raasay, bot born in 1911. Calum MacLeod is famous for building a road across the island when requests for its construction has fallen on deaf ears. 'Over a period of about ten years he constructed one and three quarter miles of road, using little more than a shovel, pick and wheelbarrow.'But his main interest is in the work of Sorley Maclean, Gaelic poet. 'Gaelic was his mother tongue; the language of the heart, and the poetry he wrote was out of the burning fires of the heart. This was no gentle poetry. Sorley Maclean's people were from Raasay and Skye and the memory of their struggle for justice and for land beat within him like a living drum.'Written and read by Kenneth StevenProducer Mark Rickards

Kenneth Steven looks at Rum, a wild and windswept Hebridean island, and responds to its landscape in poetry. Rum is the largest of a group making up the 'Small Isles', Rum, Muck, Eigg and Canna, lying west of the fishing port of Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands. 'I don't know a Hebridean island more beautiful to approach. Every time I do I think of it again as a treasure island.' Its remote and rugged beauty attracted an eccentric Victorian industrialist, who bought it and attempted to transform it into his own vision of an island home, complete with a castle. 'The castle itself was built of red sandstone and shaped from the Isle of Arran. Greenhouses were brought for the growing of peaches, grapes and nectarines. There were heated pools for turtles and alligators; an aviary was constructed for birds of paradise and humming birds.'It was not to last, and Kenneth looks at what's left of the island fantasy today, leaving him with a profound sense of sadness.Written and read by Kenneth StevenProducer Mark Rickards

Poet Kenneth Steven writes on Hoy, the only place of cliffs and mountains in the archipelago of the Orkney islands Kenneth describes the beauty of the Orkney islands as seen in their greenness and lushness, in contrast to the harsher landscape of the north-east corner of Scotland just to their south. 'These islands seem almost cut out of some richly endowed agricultural shore far to the south and planted in the sea just to the top right of Scotland'. But Hoy is different, the island has a wildness not found elsewhere in the islands. Kenneth reflects on the relationship between writer George Mackay Brown and the composer Peter Maxwell Davies, who died in 2016. They had met and Peter Maxwell Davies made the decision to live on Hoy in its rugged yet peaceful landscape. 'His falling in love with Hoy was not just a passing whim. He had to win his right to the place in almost fairy-tale like terms. But the peace he had so craved was all about him and his was able to compose; the music that flowed through him could be released at last.'Written and read by Kenneth Steven Producer Mark Rickards

Poet Kenneth Steven has a special relationship with the small Hebridean island of Iona, set in the Atlantic off the west coast of Scotland. It was the place of learning and worship in the 6th century, when St Columba brought Christianity from Ireland and set up a monastery, and today it still has a spiritual quality for many of its visitors. Kenneth has visited since he was a child and collected stones polished by the sea along its beaches. Today he reflects on Iona's place as a 'meeting of the sea roads, which has had such a profound impact on so many, and has done for longer than we can ever know'. '..That is why I keep returning, thirsty, to this place That is older than my understanding, Younger than my broken spirit.'Written and read by Kenneth Steven Producer Mark Rickards

Donald Thomson - first person to kayak to all Scotland's islands as defined by Hamish Haswell-Smith