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Covering the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, the acclaimed historian and author explores the history of the Scottish nation. Focusing on key moments such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite risings, Moffat also features other episodes in history that are perhaps less well documented. From prehistoric timber halls to inventions and literature, Moffat's epic explores the drama of battle, change, loss, and innovation interspersed with the lives of ordinary Scottish folk, the men and women who defined a nation.

Conversations from the Centre Right on public policy and politics in Scotland. Always a common sense approach to holding the Scottish Public Sector to account..

What do you do when fog disrupts a soccer match? If you're the UK in 1940, you broadcast an imaginary game instead. Get the full, fogged up story on this episode of Now I Know. In 1875, two of Edinburgh’s soccer teams – Heart of Midlothian F.C, and Hibernian F.C. – faced off for the first time. The two teams, nicknamed the “Hearts” and the “Hibs,” now meet on the pitch regularly, and the games have become a cultural touchstone.

Scotland: tiny country, massive opinions, national animal is a unicorn. It has given the world whisky, the steam engine, modern economics, the telephone, and the deep-fried Mars bar. Make of that what you will.Everything Scotland is the podcast that covers all of it, the history, the food, the music, the landscapes, the myths, and the occasional philosophical crisis. Thoroughly researched. Warmly told. One Scots word per episode, whether you want one or not.Come for the castles. Stay for the haggis.

Thrivable Scotland is for people building a better world in the face of the climate, nature and political crises. I believe the path to genuine hope and meaningful action isn’t to focus on survival, but to aim higher – to create the conditions where people and the rest of nature can thrive right now and into the future, whatever the polycrisis brings. Join me, Osbert Lancaster, as I meet people across Scotland who are working to build resilience, regenerate natural systems and heal society. I walk with them and learn what they’re doing, why it matters and what’s working. Back in the ...

Initially published in 1775, A Journey to the Western Isles recounts a three-month trip to upper Scotland that Samuel Johnson undertook with James Boswell a couple of years previously. During their adventure, they discover a novel culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming locals – all described in Johnson's captivating prose.

Reviewing Gary Greenberg's 2013 expose about American psychiatry, the New York Times's Dwight Garner wrote that "Greenberg paces the psychiatric stage as if he were part George Carlin, part Gregory House." But on a spring night in 2013, he found himself pacing the stage of a grade school gym as if he were Hester Prynne. Two registered sex offenders had come to live in the small town Greenberg had called home for thirty years.

Redress Scotland Voices is the new podcast from Redress Scotland which welcomes a range of guests to shed light on Scotland’s Redress Scheme. Through open and informative conversations, the guests explain how the scheme works, who it is for, and what support is available throughout the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warriors, poets, scholars, and visionaries—from the depths of time the ancient Celts have fascinated us. Their rich heritage lives on today. But who were they? From the Druids and fairies to King Arthur and Celtic Christianity, there is much to be learned about these natives of the British and Irish islands. Their stories are fantastic and stirring, and through them, you'll gain a glimpse into what life was like during the Iron Age.

An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have...

The European Union is as relevant to Scotland today as ever. In these turbulent times, with little or no certainty about future prospects, the role of the European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) is to keep the flame of Europe burning bright in Scottish polity and public opinion. We assert Scotland’s deep-rooted European identity, campaigning for the closest alignment with EU values and policies, whatever the constitutional and political context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the mist-shrouded Highlands to the windswept Orkney Isles, Scotland's story is one of fierce independence, deep cultural pride, and centuries of struggle against a powerful southern neighbor. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the complex tapestry of Scottish history, starting with the Picts and the kingdom of Dál Riata, and moving through the Wars of Independence led by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. They explore the turbulent reigns of the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns in 1603, and the bitter religious conflicts of the Covenanters. The show delves into the ...

From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back. In 1889, thousands of hopeful people raced southward from the Kansas state line and westward from the Arkansas boundary to...

Join Zakia Sewell on a journey across Britain, uncovering hidden stories, ancient rituals, and a side of the nation you've never heard before Zakia Sewell is on a quest for another Britain. Traversing the length and breadth of our island from Somerset to Scotland, she's seeking out a different...

A weekly podcast with host Bruce Aitchison and Gavin Harper looking at the burning issues in Scottish Rugby. A Newsquest and Playback Media Production- contact us here too for show sponsorship ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EyeCan is a podcast exploring life with blindness and vision impairment through honest conversations and real stories, along with plenty of humour. Join our hosts Audrey Ward and Lara Maudsley as they interview guests from many walks of life, all of whom have lived experience - as do our hosts themselves. Audrey and Lara bring their signature blend of banter, warmth, and curiosity to every episode.

Andrew Marr's first book tells the distinctive story of Scottish politics - now updated with a new introductory chapter. "We may be about to see a new country - indeed, two new countries, emerging on these islands. Half a lifetime ago, I sat down to write this book as a work of history. As it's aged, it's become current affairs."

The Scots are one of the world's greatest nations of emigrants. For centuries, untold numbers of men, women, and children sought their fortunes in every part of the globe, from the British Empire to the United States, in cities and on prairie farms, as traders, bankers, missionaries, soldiers, politicians, and engineers.

Inspiring ideas and stories to promote discussion on the topic of improving Scotland for everyone. Weekly podcasts on a variety of topics from health, environment, economy, justice in Scotland and much much more.

A monthly podcast which takes a bite out of the news - what's happened in Scotland last month, what's coming up in the month ahead and the best in sport: all with punchy analysis from journalist and disability rights campaigner Michael McEwen and teacher, journalist and former political candidate, Peter Newman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.