The Scottish History Podcast

The Scottish History Podcast

The Scottish History Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Scottish History by an experienced Scottish tour guide. www.scothistorypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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July 20, 2023 20 mins

In this episode we finally finish our road trip around Skye.

Completing the journey we head to Portree, Uig, Fairy Glen, Museum of Island Life, Duntulm, Quiraing, Staffin, Kilt Rock and The Old Man of Storr.


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O.M.G, look who is back!

So sorry for the lack of episodes folks, it's all explained in the episode so hopefully this finds you well.

This episode we focus on Waternish (mainly) on the Isle of Skye featuring Hallin, Trumpan and Stein.


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February 4, 2023 21 mins
On this episode, we continue travelling around Skye onto the Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas. This one was a bit of a monster, so here is Part 1, tune in next time for part 2.

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January 28, 2023 15 mins

In this episode, we journey around the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.

Taking in the fairie pools, Glenbrittle and Talisker distillery.


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September 21, 2022 12 mins

In this episode, we continue the road trip from Broadford toward Luib and to Sligachan!


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July 27, 2022 10 mins

This week we take a wee trip around the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye!


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June 4, 2022 13 mins

In part 2 of our Isle of Skye series, we talk about the town of Broadford and the Villages of Torrin and Elgol.


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April 23, 2022 18 mins

This week, we begin our "Road Trip" onto the Isle of Skye over the Skye Bridge and get as far as Breakish.


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April 16, 2022 12 mins

I'm back!

And we are going to start a little series talking all things Skye!


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April 8, 2022 5 mins

The Skye Boat Song - Written by Harold Boulton is used for entertainment purposes only.

Cover version by Owen Innes


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After another little hiatus due to work commitments, I am back with a short episode about 3 of Scotlands mythological creatures. The Kelpies, The Selkies and The Unicorns!


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February 2, 2022 32 mins

In this episode, I take you through the places we visited over 6 days in my first week back as a tour guide.

It most certainly was a week to remember and I definately will not forget it!

Head over to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter to see the pictures from last week!


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January 17, 2022 12 mins

In this weeks episode, I explain whats been happening over the last month or so and whats happening in the future!


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This time I firstly explain where I have been. Short story - Brothers wedding and caught Covid.

Then I go through another article, this time by Kat of https://katsgoneglobal.com, go through her article called "30 Things to Know Before Travelling to Scotland."

Heres a link to the article itself. Please visit her page and give her a thumbs up! - https://katsgoneglobal.com/things-to-know-before-travelling-to-scotland/


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November 30, 2021 41 mins

Apologies as this week, I couldn't find the time to research a proper podcast history episode, but instead of not doing anything, here is an episode where I go through a well shared article written by Paul McDougal for the Travel Medium website (https://travelmedium.com) of the "21 Things NOT to do in Scotland". And in this I will list out the things and give you my opinion on them.

A link to this brilliant article is here - https:/...

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November 23, 2021 20 mins

This week we learn about a very highly requested subject, The Tay Bridge Disaster, that occured on the 28th December 1879.


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November 15, 2021 19 mins

This week, I tell you the tale of quite possibly, the Worst Poet in the World.

I've even read a couple of his works for you to hear and judge for yourself.


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November 8, 2021 16 mins

This week is the topic I had originally planned for Halloween week but it's out now!

Currently suffering from a double ear infection with perforated eardrum with a cold on top of it, so apologies if the sound quality is'nt as good as normal. Purely because I am struggling to hear anything at the moment!



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October 31, 2021 77 mins

This week is the annual Halloween Special with Thistle Do Nicely.

This year we talk about James VI and his obsession with witches.



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October 17, 2021 20 mins

This week, we DEFINATELY finish the UNESCO World Heritgae sites of Scotland series as I forgot all about New Lanark.

So here it is!


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