Podcasts about scottish isles

Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures across Europe built massive stone structures with extraordinary precision. Scottish engineer Alexander Thom discovered these sites all used the same exact unit of measurement: 2.72 feet, which he called the Megalithic Yard. This measurement appeared everywhere, from Stonehenge to the Scottish Isles, at sites separated by thousands of miles and built across thousands of years. These structures weren't just monuments - they were sophisticated machines that tracked celestial movements with astonishing accuracy. How did ancient people without writing or advanced tools achieve such mathematical precision? Why does this measurement connect to fundamental constants of the universe? And most puzzling: why did they suddenly stop building these structures? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B70KYVTJ1is&t=125s Sources: Bright Insight: You Won't Believe This Disturbing Gobekli Tepe Update    • You Won't Believe This Disturbing Gob...  Bright Insight: The Gobekli Tepe “Situation” is WORSE Than I Thought    • The Gobekli Tepe “Situation” is WORSE...  Atlantis Rises, Lemuria Falls: The War that Sank a Continent    • Atlantis Rises, Lemuria Falls: The Wa... 

Do those photos you've been seeing of the otherworldly landscapes of the Isle of Skye or the white-sand beaches of the Outer Hebrides keep catching your eye? This episode will help you decide if they're worth adding to your itinerary. Exploring Scotland's islands is like stepping into another world—each with its own unique charm, history, and rugged beauty. But with so many to choose from, it can be tricky to know if they're even worth adding to your itinerary in the first place—and which ones deserve a spot if you do. In this episode of the Scotland, Your Way series, I'm guiding you through the must-visit islands of the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland. You'll get a feel for what makes each one special, plus practical tips on how to get there. Whether you're short on time or planning a longer adventure, you'll leave with a clear idea of whether Scotland's islands are worth adding to your itinerary—and which ones to prioritize based on how much time you have. → Get SUPPORT designing your SCOTLAND TRIP ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 147: The Bahamas // Choosing the Right Island Episode 176: The Greek Island Matchmaker Episode Episode 237: Scotland, Your Way // A Guide to Every Region

In this week's episode Alex breaks down his thoughts on the connections between Space & Sea Travel! It's amazing what being on an adventure in a beautiful place like Scotland can do for your imagination and deep thinking. All the island (isle) hopping we did, along with hiking the highlands and the lowlands, made me see just how similar sea travel is with space travel! The same small crews of professionals taking us to from island to isle in Scotland will be taking humans to low Earth Orbit, the Moon, and eventually Mars!  The first days (years) of regular, continuous human spaceflight will be adventurous, and will require small, highly dedicated teams of trained Astronauts. Adventuring through Scotland brought that time to my imagination - so let's talk about how we get there! So buckle up, and get ready for a ride as we venture to the potentially near-future of human spaceflight. We want to hear what YOU think about what's to come in our near future with human spaceflight! So make sure to COMMENT below, EMAIL us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com, or DM US on social media. Topics:  space, dock, travel, island, astronauts, moon, ship, scotland, life, mission, orbit, puffins, podcast, human, spacecraft, test pilots, crew, human beings, artemis Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction to Episode 352 Space Vs Sea Travel 01:38 Comparing Space with Sea exploration after visit through Scottish Isles 06:32 "Isle Hopping" Space travel with Docking stations for long-term human presence in space. 14:20 Early Space Travel may look like Naval Crews island hopping tourists -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #lunar #3dprinting #create #astronaut #solarpanel #spacestation #boeingstarliner #boeing #starliner

Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Orkney based photographer Nicki Gwynn-Jones. Nicki creates images from a place of flow and movement and shares how her love for wild swimming and dance helps her with creating her images. She also speaks about the joys of being free to create images in whatever way we wish and how she taps into the magic of the natural world. Journey into photography Sharing the beauty of the world through photographyHer decision to move to Orkney The joys of living in Orkney Feeling into stillness in order to find images Seeing myths and legends in the waves The incredible light and magic in OrkneyHer love for the light around the solstices Photographing textures and patterns in nature How she feels when photographing huge waves Finding herself againNot being allowed to experiment as a child Being pushed out of her comfort zone when she moved to Orkney Putting flow and movement in her photosSeeing her bird photography like ballet Her love for photographing arctic ternsThe importance of music in her life Her love for creating etherial photosThe freedom to express ourselves and create Learning how to use her camera The best advise she has ever received from a fellow photographerLearning to break the rules in photographyExperimenting with her camera Making the best out of what you have Creating photos on her phone Making photography accessible Her love for open water swimming Swimming relays in the English ChannelConnect with Nicki:Website: https://nickigwynnjones.zenfolio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickigwynnjones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicki.gwynnjones/---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

This week we're in for a healthy dose of escapism as we go searching for the very best wildlife that the United Kingdom has to offer.After a spot of bird spotting in Cambridgeshire, we head to the Scottish Isles for an unforgettable sea safari. Check out the latest news from the Which? Travel team & sign up to our free Travel newsletter.

It'll take one billion pounds over five years to rescue England's ancient woodland, according to the Woodland Trust. It's published a report titled "Trees and Woods at the Heart of Nature Recovery" which claims that saving woodland and trees should be the starting point for national nature recovery. The plan proposes extra funding on top of government money set aside for tree-planting - including £150 million for temperate rainforest restoration, £250 million for restoring ancient woodland and £350 million for landscape-scale woodland projects. Crofters in the Scottish Isles say the crisis in ferry services is having a devastating impact on businesses and threatens their way of life. There've been protests about the lack of services to South Uist, after sailings were stopped this month - there aren't enough boats because many need repairing. Now an inquiry has concluded that root and branch reform is needed. A report by the Scottish Parliament's Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee says rapid turnover of transport ministers has made things worse. It's calling for a longer contract for the Clyde and Hebrides ferry service, and it says the Scottish Government should consider whether the infrastructure should be taken under state control. All week we're charting how the bacon in a bacon buttie gets to our plates. We've spoken to a pig farmer about what they're getting paid, next we look at what traits farmers look for in their bacon-producing herd. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Erica from PONANT for this week's cruise chat. . PONANT has two styles of cruising: Expedition & Yachting. With Expedition Cruising, you will sail to remote destinations, enjoy spontaneous wildlife sightings, and experience cultural visits Your Zodiac Landings & explorations are included. Your Naturalist Guides on board will ensure you have a wonderful experience. On Polar expeditions, you will be gifted a parka to use onboard and keep, and the boots are available to borrow. On Yachting cruises, you will experience Boutique itineraries with direct City center access, all complements of a smaller ship! You will enjoy a variety of shore excursions that are available to purchase. Couple that with the local expertise, and you have one amazing cruise! . I did a quick video that talked about what is included with your cruise on PONANT. To see this video click here -- https://youtu.be/iw7NdApcoZs . In the PONANT Fleet, there are 12 Luxury Small Ships. 4 'SISTERSHIPS: Le Boréal, L'Austral, Le Soléal & Le Lyrial. There are 110-130 Staterooms and Suites that hold 200-254 Guests with 95% private balconies 6 'EXPLORERS' Ships 2018: Le Lapérouse & Le Champlain 2019: Le Bougainville & Le Dumont-d'Urville 2020: Le Bellot & Le Jacques Cartier 92 Staterooms and Suites - 184 Guests Max - 100% private balconies LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT is a Polar Ice Class 2 ship. (PC2) 7 times more powerful than other expedition vessels. This ship is Powered by electricity and LNG Certified Super Clean Rating from Bureau Veritas. . On the Explorer ships, you have the BEST experience with the Blue Lounge! The Blue Lounge is a sensory delight! You can view the ocean through the portholes and see the sea life. But it doesn't end there! in the Blue Lounge, you can also hear the sounds of the ocean. This is a fabulous experience and ONLY available on PONANT!! . Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage with Smithsonian Journeys Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen DATES: 6/15/2024 to 6/22/2024 8 days 7 nights on board Visiting the following ports. Shetland, Lerwick BERGEN, Orkney, Olden, Flam, Stromness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Fort William, GLASGOW UNITED KINGDOM. . Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys., Maizuru - Hakodate DATES: 5/21/2024 to 5/28/2024 8 days 7 nights on board HAKODATE, Japan Sea, Sakatal SOUTH KOREA, Busan, Ogi, Kanazawa and Sakaiminato With PONANTs Smithsonian JOURNEYS . Cruising the Mediterranean: Greece, Sicily, and Malta - with Smithsonian Journeys Athens - Valletta DATES 9/26/2023 to 10/3/2023. 8 days 7 nights on board ITALY GREECE Corinth Canal Syracuse, Katakolon, Itea, Athens, Patmos, Gozo, Valletta, Malta . Great Lakes of North America Milwaukee - Toronto DATES: 10/16/2023 to 10/23/2023 8 days 7 nights on board Sault Ste. Marie Mackinac Island, CANADA Little Current Lake Huron Parry Sound, TORONTO, Port Colborne, MILWAUKEE, Lake Michigan, UNITED STATES, Lake Erie . . The Geographic North Pole & Scoresby Sound Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Reykjavik DATES 9/26/2024 to 10/12/2024 17 days 16 nights on board Geographic North Pole walk on the Sea Ice, GREENLAND (SPITSBERGEN) LONGYEARBYEN Scoresby Sound REYKJAVÍK ICELAND Flight from Paris included. . . If you want to learn more about PONANT or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss any upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see this video, click HERE to go to our YouTube channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Explora #ExploraJourneys #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent

From Florida to the Scottish Isles, Amy and Liv are discussing water-related legends. Let's get wet and spooky, babies! You can follow us on FB/IG and TikTok @GirlsGoneSpooky and email us your scary stories at girlsgonespooky@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-gone-spooky/support

We interview a Friar an Ale Master a couple Vikings a Scottish Isles story teller and a Knights Templer.

This is a recording of our live SciChat show that runs Tuesday at 9PM Eastern on Twitter Spaces, Facebook Live, Linkedin Audio, Wisdom, and The Paw Pack.We chatted with Hanna about her research into the Red Deer of the Scottish Isles.  The story, and how they got there, is absolutely wild!If you want to know more, listen to the recording!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Our Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.com/Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen and Beaker on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd/InstaBunsandBeakshttps://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd/?hl=enSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Few myths are as world-renowned as the Loch Ness Monster. Willie Cameron is Nessie's biggest advocate, a lifelong resident of the region surrounding Scotland's most famous lake, and a pioneer of Loch Ness tourism. He joins the show to educate the curious and dispel any naysayers, shedding light on the legend of Nessie and why so many believe that she's down there. He also discusses the power of myth and legend to turn an otherwise sleepy lake into an international tourism sensation. Eben first met Willie while visiting Loch Ness, and after sharing a wee bit of whiskey with him, decided the time had come for No Blackout Dates to settle the question once and for all: Is the Loch Ness Monster out there?In Hot Takes, Tim and Eben discuss the myths surrounding pro sports teams, and whether or not the magic is ruined when historic losers (ahem, the Cubs) finally take home the trophy. The pair also discuss whether mythology tourism — i.e. seeking out the Loch Ness Monster – is better than “movie tourism,” where one visits film sights. It's all about the unknown.Relevant links: Visit Inverness & Loch Ness Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster Tim's Instagram Eben's Instagram The best Airbnbs in the Scottish Isles for whisky enthusiasts

We take you to The Scottish Isles, Bohemia and South Carolina! More fingerprints on pottery have been found at the Ness of Brodgar and it turns out that they all belong to young adult men and that the most recent print to be found belonged to a thirteen year old boy! A team of archaeologists from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen have discovered a long barrow, built around 3,800BC on the legendary Říp Mountain in the Czech Republic. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence applied to LIDAR technology has led to the discovery of ancient Shell Rings on Daws Island, South Carolina. 00:00 - Intro & Titles 00:23 - Ness of Brodgar Fingerprints 04:23 - A Long Barrow in the Czech Republic 09:27 - Patreon/Buy Me a Coffee appeal 10:56 - Shell Rings, machine learning and A.I. 15:30 - Finishing up

This podcast will centre around the rising popularity in pilgrimage. There have been numerous TV productions following celebrities on the Camino and recently Ben Vogle on the Pilgrimage to the Scottish Isles. In the podcast we'll ask what is it that attracts people to go on Pilgrimage. This week we are joined by Alec Shuttleworth, Ondřej Bockschneider and Linda Pollock. Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts OR Get the App!

Take our 2022 Listener Survey!Join me for a conversation with Canna native Isebail Mackinnon whose family has lived on the Isle of Canna for generations. We'll talk about life on Canna, what it takes to live and thrive on a small Scottish island and her favourite places to visit.If you've never heard of Canna before, listen to last week's episode 'Of Stacks and Stones'.Connect with Isebail Mackinnon and the Isle of Canna on Instagram @theisleofcannaVisit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to all the films and platforms mentioned in our conversation.Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content. Take our Listener Survey! Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!...

Are you into screaming, demon horse meat sacks? Well Gweniffer, you're in luck! On the second edition of both Two Witches One Cauldron™ and Dumb Bitches 101, Quill & Audrey educate each other on some more spooky lore. Love it. Quill tackles the devil of the sea with a big ol' D, The Nuckelavee, while Audrey revisits the tired, screaming wenches from Ireland's historic crevices, the Banshees.Cameos include the Nuckelavee's glistening 6-pack, keening girlies getting PAID, and ad space Audrey's banshee commercial.  If you have any inquiries about the informational integrity of this episode, please call 1-800-BANSHEE. If you don't get that this is a joke, then you're clearly not our target audience. Loser.We had a lot of sources and about 89% of them were Wikipedia. We are not famous enough to cite our sources so if you have a problem with it, Florida, then leave that fucking review. xoxo

A returning AJ regales the crew with his whimsical tour of the Scottish Isles. The Old Moderator shares the bounty from his trip, which included some scotch, a little gin, and a full bodied recap of a TV show that only airs after 10 PM in the UK. Elsewhere, JJ is the bringer of snacks and the show slowly but surely derailed. The boys summed up the 'Ders debut and how they may fair in the following week. Grab a glass of Boodles and have a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/badslant/support

Margaret Soraya joins The Landscape Photography Show to talk about her slow and quiet approach to photographing her peaceful vision of the Scottish Isles.

Freddy Silva is a bestselling author, and leading researcher of ancient civilizations, restricted history, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness. He is also the leading expert on crop circles. He has published seven books in six languages, and produced thirteen documentaries. Described by one CEO as "perhaps the best metaphysical speaker in the world right now,” for two decades he has been an international keynote speaker, with notable appearances at the International Science and Consciousness Conference, the International Society For The Study Of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine, and the Association for Research and Enlightenment, in addition to appearances on Gaia TV, History Channel, BBC, and radio shows such as Earth Ancients, Fade To Black and Coast To Coast. Around 6000 BC, a revolution took place on Orkney and the Western Isles of Scotland. An outstanding collection of stone circles, standing stones, round towers, and passage mounds appeared seemingly out of nowhere. And yet many such monuments were not indigenous to Britain, but to regions of the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean. Their creators were equally mysterious. Traditions tell of the Papae and Peti, "strangers from afar" who were physically different, dressed in white tunics, and lived aside from the regular population. They were regarded as master astronomers with an uncanny ability to work with enormous stones. But where did these relatively advanced ancient architects come from? In his seventh book, Scotland's Hidden Sacred Past, best-selling author Freddy Silva examines the Neolithic culture, Gaelic language, and sacred traditions of the Scottish Isles and finds a trail of evidence leading to Sardinia and the Armenian Highlands. His research locates the origin of this misplaced civilization and what prompted its people to choose the furthest reaches of Europe to recreate the masterworks of their original homeland, a plan that included the establishing of Ireland's sacred and megalithic culture. Freddy Silva's Book: Scotlands Hidden Sacred Past, the author requests that you purchase his book from his website which is listed right below Website: invisibletemple.com If you found this conent valuable please consider donating at: paypal Typicalskeptic1@gmail.com Plinks to my social media, and all media platforms, linktr.ee/typicalskeptic Youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic anchor.fm/typical-skeptic #Anunnaki #Scotland #FreddySilva #ShiningOnes #Armenia #ForbiddenHistory #esoteric #Enki #enlil #ninurta #ninhursag #Tiamat #Anu #Anak #KingOg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support

Islay is the island of dreams for each and every Scotch lover and even though the island does have uncountable beautiful spots, we have to admit that we love being down at Bunnahabhain Distillery enjoying a dram at the pier with its views across the sound of Islay towards the Paps of Jura. Our guest in this episode, David Brodie, beloved tour guide at Bunnahabhain, probably feels the same. David talks about how he got to Islay and Bunnahabhain, about Islay's weather, the bumpy road down to the distillery and, of course, about the casks and the whisky as well as the experience in Bunnahabhain's famous Warehouse 9 tasting. He also reveals stories about his funniest (or should I say strangest?) guests on the tour and which drams you should absolutely try. So imagine sitting at the Bunnahabhain pier, looking over to the Paps of Jura - and then pour yourself a good dram of (Bunnahabhain) whisky and join David and Miri on this episode of "Inside Whisky - The Barrel Talk".

Around 6000 BC, a revolution took place on Orkney and the Western Isles of Scotland. An outstanding collection of stone circles, standing stones, round towers, and passage mounds appeared seemingly out of nowhere. And yet many such monuments were not indigenous to Britain, but to regions of the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean. Their creators were equally mysterious. Traditions tell of the Papae and Peti, "strangers from afar" who were physically different, dressed in white tunics, and lived aside from the regular population. They were regarded as master astronomers with an uncanny ability to work with enormous stones. But where did these relatively advanced ancient architects come from? In his seventh book, Scotland's Hidden Sacred Past, best-selling author Freddy Silva examines the Neolithic culture, Gaelic language, and sacred traditions of the Scottish Isles and finds a trail of evidence leading to Sardinia and the Armenian Highlands. His research locates the origin of this misplaced civilization and what prompted its people to choose the furthest reaches of Europe to recreate the masterworks of their original homeland, a plan that included the establishing of Ireland's sacred and megalithic culture. Among the many topics covered:The true dating of Orkney's sites and their relationship to the Giza pyramidsArmenian and Egyptian linguistic roots of sites and places in Orkney and the HebridesArchaeo-astronomical connections with OrionThe origin of the Papae, Peti, and Tuatha de DanaanArmenian and Scythian roots of Ireland's prehistorySardinian megalithic history and the origin of Scottish duns and brochsThe connection between Armenia and CallanishHidden geometric blueprints linking ancient sites in Orkney, Kilmartin, and IrelandAuthor website: invisibletemple.com

In today's Family Stories we hear about a young Englishwoman who found herself in Germany in 1936 and went to hear Hitler speak. Plus stories from South Africa, Australia and the Scottish Isles. Read by Al Murray and James Holland, these extraordinary stories of normal people's wartime adventures were sent in by you, our listeners.Email your stories to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com or leave them on the Family Stories page of our members' site: patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Savage as he takes a call from the UK and interviews actress Mhairi Calvey ("Braveheart", "Robert The Bruce"). Mhairi talks about her career, growing up in the Scottish Isles, how, at the age of 5 she was given the role of young Murron in Braveheart, and how working with Mel Gibson as a kid happened accidentally, and why she is called upon to do so many cameo roles. She also discusses her new big budget historic film, "Robert The Bruce" where she stars alongside Angus Macfadyn.

Meet Jose's Phone Tap character....He comes from the Scottish Isles, his name is Finley and he's hoping to help out… If you can understand him…

Meet Jose's Phone Tap character....He comes from the Scottish Isles, his name is Finley and he's hoping to help out… If you can understand him…

This week Brittany and Carla have a special guest! Lena Newman joins us to examine the crazy world of soccer (aka Football for the rest of the world). We learn about the community and family ties to teams, Celtic FC, how religion gets involved and why your jersey is so important. Also CANADA WON OLYMPIC GOLD in soccer this year, so we had to talk about that!We are drinking Tennant's Lager this week, in tribute to the great Scottish Isles!Join our Patreon, you know you'd love bonus episodes and it's less than a coffee! Per month! Click hereSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellpark_Breweryhttps://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/drink/8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tennents-lager/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/982392-fun-fact-grab-bag-41-world-football-random-fun-facts-you-may-not-have-knownhttps://www.swedishnomad.com/facts-about-football/https://ghanasoccernet.com/interesting-facts-about-canadian-soccerhttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-womens-soccer-team-investment-in-game-1.6136513 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 112th show I am filling a long time request from three very determined individuals to get Horror 101 to cover Neil Marshall's Dog Soldiers from 2002.  A six man military squad are setup as bait for a pack of werewolves and must hold out till morning in a secluded farm house in the Scottish Isles.   Six soldiers.   Full moon.  With absolutely no chance. This is basically Aliens, Predator and Night of the Living Dead thrown into a blender with werewolves.  I now have a new appreciation for this film after putting this show together.  With special guest Brian 'Horky' Horvath.  Join us for one of the most vivacious podcasts we've ever released.Show Highlights:01:00  Prelude to Terror...04:00  Finally Filling this Request...11:00  Shoot the dog...14:00  Military Exercise...15:40  Live, Hostile Targets...20:00  To the Cottage...23:00  They Cut the Power...25:15  Expendable...28:30  Spoon's Last Stand...29:55  Scorched Earth...32:40  Horky's Hilarious Commentary...36:35  Scoring the Film...46:20  Conclusion!  Thanks for Listening!

How do places like Greenland, Maldives, Jamaica, and the Scottish Isles expedite their energy transition?  James Ellesmoor believes by learning the lesson from their peers.  Although each nation-state has unique characteristics, much can be known simply by establishing an open dialog with other island nations.  Conferences and a digital bridge between these nations are fostering a cooperative environment that is accelerating their paths toward sustainable energy.

In Episode 60, Chris answers a listener question about The Royal Yacht Britannia, we have a great round up of the latest cruise news from around the world and finish the show with Emma from Emma Cruises reflection on the first UK Cruise onboard MSC VirtuosaThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXThe Royal Yacht Britannia - Credit Marc MillarMARITIME HISTORY & LISTENER QUESTIONFurther information on The Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal (Hotel Ship): https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/CRUISE NEWS Cunard Announces New Itineraries across FleetCunard resumes operations from July 19, 2021 as Queen Elizabeth welcomes guests on board for a series of UK voyages from Southampton, England; and beginning October 13, 2021, sailing internationally with new voyages including to the Iberian coast and the Canary Islands. Queen Elizabeth will then leave the UK in mid-February to resume her previously scheduled season in Japan from April 13, 2022.Queen Mary 2 will resume sailing with a Transatlantic Crossing on November 14, 2021 as per her existing schedule, and will now sail on a series of voyages around the Caribbean between January and April 2022, with embarkation options from Southampton, New York and Hamburg before resuming her existing published schedule on April 24, 2022.Queen Victoria will embark on three new voyages departing from Southampton from April 22, 2022 which includes Western Europe, the Baltics and the Iberian Coast before resuming her existing published schedule on May 20, 2022.Due to the ongoing complexities of navigating global travel, Cunard has today announced that they will be cancelling the following voyages:Queen Elizabeth's sailings from the UK to Australia and her homeport season in Australia from October 18, 2021 up to and including March 9, 2022.World Voyages on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria in 2022 are now cancelled.Queen Victoria's sailings from September 10, 2021 up to and including April 29, 2022 are now cancelled.However, five of Queen Victoria's sailings will transfer onto identical voyages on sister ship Queen Elizabeth. These voyages are V126, V128, V129, V130 and V201.A-ROSA sets sail againRiver cruise line celebrates successful first departure of 2021A-ROSA successfully welcomed guest back onto its cruises on the river Douro. After an enjoyable first night on board in Porto, this morning, A-ROSA ALVA and her guests departed on a seven-day cruise through the Douro Valley to the Spanish border and back.Cruises on the Danube will resume in two days' time on 19 June, on board A-ROSA DONNA, calling at three European capital cities – Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava. By the end of this month cruises on the Rhine will be back in operation and by the middle of the summer, A-ROSA plans to have three quarters of its fleet operating along the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Douro and Rhone rivers.Having sailed successfully for over five months in 2020, A-ROSA used the winter months to further fine tune its sophisticated health and hygiene protocols. 2021 will see the return of A-ROSA's popular gourmet buffets, plus as in 2020, the SPA-ROSA with its sauna, treatments room and gym, the pool/whirlpool and a range of excursions will be available, all in compliance with strict hygiene measures.An Icon Is Born As Royal Caribbean Starts Construction On Revolutionary ShipAn iconic day for the cruise industry's next iconic ship took place on Monday, June 14 when Royal Caribbean International marked the start of construction on its first Icon Class ship. To celebrate the milestone, the world's largest cruise line held a steel-cutting ceremony at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the revolutionary ship's name was revealed as Icon of the Seas.Debuting in fall 2023, Icon will be the cruise line's first of three ships to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). LNG and the state-of-the-art ship's additional environmentally friendly applications, such as shore power connection, will boost energy efficiencies and reduce carbon footprint. More details about Icon's advanced environmental technologies will be revealed at a future date.Viking ex Malta Viking announced new details about its upcoming Welcome Back voyages in the Mediterranean that launch in July 2021. Over the course of summer and early fall, Viking will homeport three sister ships—the Viking Star®, the Viking Sea® and the company's newest ship, the Viking Venus®—for three different 11-day itineraries that explore the Mediterranean, roundtrip from the Maltese capital city of Valletta, a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viking also announced today that it has partnered with Lufthansa to offer non-stop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Malta, exclusively for Viking guests.Mediterranean Voyages Beginning in July 2021Malta & Adriatic Jewels (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Croatia, Montenegro & Malta) – Discover Malta's millennia of history and visit ancient UNESCO sites. Explore Croatia's captivating coastline and some of the great iconic cities of antiquity. Stroll the majestic city walls of Dubrovnik and visit Diocletian's Palace. Or immerse yourself in nature and the great outdoors during a visit to Krka National Park. Join us for a fascinating journey as you witness rolling landscapes and ancient architectural treasures along Adriatic shores. Multiple sailing dates July through October 2021.Malta & the Western Mediterranean (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Italy, Spain & Malta) – Traverse the historic and heritage-rich waters of the Western Mediterranean during a 10-night roundtrip voyage from Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast from elegant Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and visit Messina, Sicily's cultural crossroad. See the storied sites of ancient Rome and immerse in Tuscan Florence and Catalonian Barcelona's art and architecture during your unforgettable journey. Multiple sailing dates in September and October 2021.Malta & Greek Isles Discovery (11 days; Valletta to Valletta; Greece & Malta) – Immerse in the ancient world as you discover the early empires of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Visit historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Maltese capital of Valletta and Rhodes' Palace of the Grand Masters. Enjoy dramatic views of the Parthenon in Athens, uncover the mysteries of the Minoans on Crete and admire the white facades and azure domes of the clifftop villages of Santorini during this enchanting voyage through the centuries. Multiple sailing dates July through September 2021.Viking opens up Europe to American cruisers Viking today welcomed Americans back to a reopened Europe. The 27 European Union countries reached an agreement to again allow travellers from the United States in a vote earlier today—a long-expected move that complements the CDC's recent announcement that it has eased travel recommendations for 110 countries and territories. As part of the new recommendations, the CDC has specifically ranked Iceland and Malta—two key destinations for Viking's Welcome Back voyages, which are offered exclusively for vaccinated guests – as “Level 1” or the lowest for risk of COVID-19.Viking successfully restarted operations in May and has been sailing in the United Kingdom with British guests since May 22. Nearly 100 percent of guests on these sailings provided exceptionally high ratings. Earlier this week, on June 15, the company welcomed its first American guests back on board in Bermuda for the first of eight sailings of Bermuda Escape. Over the next month, Viking will launch Welcome Back sailings around Iceland and in the Mediterranean – and will restart its European river operations with select itineraries in Portugal, France and along the Rhine.Crystal Expedition Cruises Announces 2023-2024 Deployment for Luxury Expedition Yacht Crystal EndeavorCrystal Expedition Cruises today announced the full roster of 2023 voyages as well as two early January 2024 itineraries for its luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor.  The first ever “Made in Germany” Polar Class Six (PC6), all-suite, all-verandah ship will feature 27 world-spanning itineraries, taking guests on adventurous journeys to new and remote corners of the globe in bespoke luxury and comfort on the line's state-of-the-art vessel.Highlights include polar expeditions, remote island explorations, immersive voyages to Japan, Russia's Northeast Passage, cruising into the heart of Seville, and moreThoughtfully crafted itineraries range from 10 to 28 nights and will offer intrepid travellers a diverse range of adventures including expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic; South America and offshore islands; Cape Verde and the Canary Islands; the Mediterranean and Western Europe; the British and Scottish Isles; Iceland and the Faroe Islands; Norway, the North Cape and Svalbard; the Russian Arctic and the Northeast Passage; Japan and the Inland Sea; the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago; and Australia including New Year's Eve in Sydney.See Cruise News Post for full list of voyages: https://bit.ly/3vGlbdtPhilippines, Borneo & Indonesian Quest (Remote Expedition) – 16-night, November 21 – December 7, 2023, Taipei, Taiwan to Bali, IndonesiaExpedition to Bali, the Raja Ampat & Queensland (Remote Expedition) – 16-nights, December 7 – December 23, 2023, Bali, Indonesia to Cairns, AustraliaHoliday Expedition: Great Barrier Reef to Tasmania (Destination Exploration) – 14-night, December 23, 2023 – January 6, 2024, Cairns, Australia to Hobart, AustraliaDisney Cruise Line Offers More Holiday Cheer Than Ever Before in Fall 2022The magic of the holidays returns to Disney Cruise Line in the fall of 2022 with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the fleet, including the first fall season on the all-new Disney Wish. With cruises departing from Florida, New York, Texas and California, guests will have many opportunities to experience holidays at sea with Disney Cruise Line.“With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line.Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line in mid-September through October 2022. On select sailings across the fleet, guests can dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes at Mickey's Mouse-querade Party; enjoy themed food, beverages and crafts; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with elaborate decor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.From early November through December, the Disney Cruise Line fleet is decked from bow-to-stern with holiday cheer and entertainment during Very Merrytime Cruises. Holiday magic is unwrapped for the whole family with festive holiday decor, favorite characters in their finest holiday attire and a special visit from none other than Santa Claus.Bookings open to the public June 24, 2021Tropical Escapes from FloridaIn fall 2022, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will embark on guest-favourite itineraries out of Port Canaveral, Florida, while the Disney Dream continues to sail from Miami.The Disney Wish will continue its inaugural season with its first-ever fall and holiday sailings, offering a series of three- and four-night voyages to the Bahamas, while the Disney Fantasy will offer six-, seven- and eight-night vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean.The Disney Dream will take guests on four- and five-night Bahamian itineraries and five-night Caribbean cruises to ether Grand Cayman or Cozumel, Mexico.All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches.Caribbean Cruises from San JuanThe Disney Magic will sail out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, for two special itineraries in early November. A seven-night southern Caribbean sailing will visit Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba and Bonaire, while a following six-night voyage will feature stops in St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.Baja Peninsula Voyages from CaliforniaSpooktacular sailings return to California in late September with Halloween on the High Seas cruises to the Baja Peninsula from San Diego. The Disney Wonder will host three-, four-, five- and seven-night vacations from southern California, allowing guests to celebrate the Halloween season at sea while taking in the mesmerizing beauty of Mexico.Sailings to Bermuda and Canada from New YorkThe Disney Magic returns to New York in late September for a series of Halloween on the High Seas sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Guests can visit Bermuda's pink sand beaches and colorful coral reefs on five-night vacations or set their sights for a special six-night cruise to the Canadian ports of New Brunswick and Halifax that includes a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine.Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from TexasThe Disney Magic will visit Galveston, Texas, in late November for a variety of five- and seven-night Very Merrytime Cruises. Guests can experience the magic of the holidays on western Caribbean itineraries with ports of call that include Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.Aida announces 2022 World Cruise After the great success of past world voyages, AIDA Cruises today announced that AIDAsol will sail its first world cruise in winter 2022-2023, a 117-day adventure that includes rounding Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope and visiting destinations such as Glacier Alley, Tierra del Fuego, Mauritius, Cape Town and New Year's Eve in Sydney. In addition to popular destinations, AIDAsol will make first-time port calls at Suva in Fiji, Nuku'alofa in the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, Mystery Island in Vanuatu, Île des Pins in New Caledonia and Geraldton in Australia.From October 26, 2022, AIDAsol will call at 43 ports in 20 different countries on four continents, pass the International Date Line and cross the equator twice. From Hamburg, the ship will first set course for South America. After calls on the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde Islands, dream destinations such as Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ushuaia and Chile await guests.From there AIDAsol continues westward to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu (Christmas), New Caledonia and Australia to Mauritius. Guests welcome the New Year against the magical backdrop of Sydney.The last leg of the voyage takes guests aboard AIDAsol via La Reunion to South Africa and Namibia. On the way back to Europe, travellers visit Tenerife and Madeira. The voyage continues via Lisbon and Cherbourg/France, to Hamburg, where it ends on February 20, 2023.In addition, three legs of the world cruise can be booked. The duration of the voyage varies between 30 and 48 days — a perfect opportunity to fulfil the dream of a unique voyage in shorter stages. For example, AIDA guests can travel from Hamburg to San Antonio in 36 days, from San Antonio to Mauritius in 48 days or from Mauritius to Hamburg in 33 days.On sale now via travel agents.Coral Expeditions releases two new North Australian expeditions in 2022Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, has today announced two special departures ‘Across the Top' of Australia for early in the new year. The itineraries will operate between Broome and Cairns in January 2022 with only two 18-night voyages planned on the company's state of the art 2019 expedition ship Coral Adventurer.  Covering over 4,000 km of remote coastline, the voyage will take a small number of like-minded guests through Australia's great rivers, pristine outer reefs, and ancient traditional communities seen by very few in their lifetime. The expeditions will be hosted by Coral Expeditions' renowned guides who will share insights into the rich history, geology, and indigenous cultures of the region.“These voyages have been created for Australians and inspired by guest demand we see each year to join together our 10-night Kimberley and 11-night Cape York and Arnhem Land voyages” stated Commercial Director Jeff Gillies. “These are two of our most popular Australian expeditions.  This combined voyage brings together our greatest hits”Voyage Details: 18-nights | Broome to Cairns departing 1 January 2022 | Aboard Coral Adventurer18-nights | Cairns to Broome | departing 20 January 2022 | Aboard Coral AdventurerFred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis in 2022Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled 16 brand new sailings aboard new ships Bolette and Borealis departing in early 2022.The new cruises include a 34-night sailing to the Caribbean and a 15-night Mediterranean discovery, as well as sailings closer to home with a five-night scenic Ireland sailing and a two-night ‘no port' short break. Also included are scenic sailings to the Norwegian fjords, opportunities to witness the Northern Lights and voyages to the Canary Islands or Iceland, to name a few.Durations range from two to 38 nights, with departures available from Southampton and Liverpool.Highlights of the new 2022 programme include:Borealis' 34nt ‘Cultural Caribbean and the Americas' cruise, departing from Southampton on 6th January 2022. Departure of a 38-night sailing is also available from (and returning to) Liverpool on 4th January 2022.  Itinerary: Southampton, England – Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal – St John's, Antigua and Barbuda – Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – Santa Marta, Colombia – Colon, Panama – Puerto Limón, Costa Rica (overnight stay) – Belize City, Belize – Cozumel, Mexico – Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight stay) – Southampton, EnglandBolette's 14nt ‘In Search of the Northern Lights' cruise, departing from Southampton on 30th January 2022.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Trondheim, Norway – Alta, Norway (overnight stay) – Tromsø, Norway (overnight stay) – Bodø, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Southampton, EnglandBolette's 19nt ‘Ancient Adriatic with Venice' cruise, departing from Southampton on 13th February 2022.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Cartagena, Spain – Valletta, Malta – Split, Croatia – Venice, Italy – Zadar, Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Cruising Strait of Messina, Italy – Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, EnglandBorealis' 5nt‘Touring Scenic Ireland in Five Nights' cruise, departing from Liverpool on 14th April 2022.Itinerary: Liverpool, England – Cruising by Spike Island, Ireland – Cobh, Country Cork, Ireland – Galway, Ireland – Cruising by Cliffs of Moher, Ireland – Cruising by Dún Aonghasa, Aran Islands – Cruising by Clare Island, Clew Bay – Cruising by Croaghaun, Achill Island – Cruising by Inishkea Islands – Cruising Wild Atlantic Bay, Mayo – Cruising by Downpatrick Head, Mayo – Cruising by Malin Head & Sliabh Liag, Ireland – Cruising by Arranmore, Ireland – Cruising by Tory Island, Northern Ireland – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Liverpool, EnglandSaga Cruises' new ship Captains announced as the cruise liner returns to the wavesSaga Cruises is welcoming two new Captains to operate the cruise company's sister ships, ‘Spirit of Discovery' and ‘Spirit of Adventure', as they return to the waves this summer, along with a familiar face who will be returning to take the brand new ‘Spirit of Adventure' on her inaugural cruise.Darin Bowland and Jason Ikiadis will join Kim Tanner as the Captains of Saga's cruise ships that are exclusively designed for guests who are over 50.Captain Bowland will take the helm of Spirit of Discovery on June 27 as she heads off around the British Isles, and Captain Tanner will take Spirit of Adventure on her inaugural 15-night cruise around the British Isles on July 26.Captain Darin Bowland has previously held positions with Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation (Holland America), after starting his career as a cadet with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1985.Captain Jason Ikiadis comes from a long line of seafarers, including his own father who was a ship's Captain, and his paternal grandfather who was in the Royal Navy. “Captain Ikiadis first went to sea in 1984, and has held many positions since, working up the ranks to Captain for cruise lines such as Azamara and TUIRegular Saga Cruisers will also recognise Captain Kim Tanner who has been with the cruise line for five years and is popular with guests and crew alike. MSC VIRTUOSAEmma from Emma Cruises recently sailed on the first UK sailing onboard MSC Virtuosa. 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Do you enjoy camping? I was a campground manager in a state forest for two years when I was in college, and I never slept there. I like sleeping in beds.But…occasionally someone convinces me to go camping and when that happens, I always have a good time. In the last episode, my guest Kathi and I talked about the Scottish Isles you need to visit. Today Kathi is back to talk about Wild Camping. What's that?Listen to find out…Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession

Did you know that Scotland has around 790 islands? One has been compared to Hawaii; another is famous for its whisky; another is the perfect place to take photos of puffins.And we'll be talking about all of them today!One of my favorite previous guests is back to take us on a Scottish island hopping adventure.I'm joined by Kathi Kamleitner, whom you heard on the Glasgow episode. Kathi hosts the podcast Wild for Scotland. If you like whiskey, castle, art, animals, beaches, you're going to love this. Something for everyone in this episode! Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsessionDo you love camping? I want to feature you on this podcast!I'm looking for camping aficionados who want to share their best camping tip. What's made your experience so much better? Or, share the best camping spot you've found in the world and why you love it. Leave me an audio message on Instagram under 2-3 minutes. Say your name, where you live, and your best camping tip or camping spot you'd recommend. Do you love camping? I want to feature you on this podcast!I'm looking for camping aficionados who want to share their best camping tip. What's made your experience so much better? Or, share the best camping spot you've found in the world and why you love it. Leave me an audio message on Instagram under 2-3 minutes. Say your name, where you live, and your best camping tip or camping spot you'd recommend.

With one of Scotland's best distillery tours and plenty of character, Oban is a basket of Scottish traditions. And it's ideally situated for day trips to three of the most worthwhile Inner Hebrides: Mull, Iona, and Staffa. More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland