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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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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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English

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Episodes
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EP 82 - Portree & Trotternish Peninsula

7/20/2023
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. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:36

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EP 81 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.2

5/17/2023
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. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:08

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EP 80 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.1

2/5/2023
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:38

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EP 79 - The Minginish Peninsula

1/29/2023
In this episode, we journey around the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. Taking in the fairie pools, Glenbrittle and Talisker distillery. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:40

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EP 78 - Luib to Sligachan

9/21/2022
In this episode, we continue the road trip from Broadford toward Luib and to Sligachan! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:39

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EP 77 - Sleat - Isle of Skye

7/27/2022
This week we take a wee trip around the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:13

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EP 76 - Strath, pt2 - Isle of Skye

6/5/2022
In part 2 of our Isle of Skye series, we talk about the town of Broadford and the Villages of Torrin and Elgol. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:38

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EP 75 - Strath, pt1 - Isle of Skye

4/24/2022
This week, we begin our "Road Trip" onto the Isle of Skye over the Skye Bridge and get as far as Breakish. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://breakishhorse.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:49

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EP 74 - The Isle of Skye

4/17/2022
I'm back! And we are going to start a little series talking all things Skye! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:53

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Little Update!!!

4/8/2022
The Skye Boat Song - Written by Harold Boulton is used for entertainment purposes only. Cover version by Owen Innes http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:05:43

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EP 73 - Scotlands Mythological Creatures

3/6/2022
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! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:24

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EP. 72 - My First Week!

2/2/2022
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! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:03

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EP 71 - Exciting Update!

1/17/2022
In this weeks episode, I explain whats been happening over the last month or so and whats happening in the future! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Facebook/Instagram/Twitter = @scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:56

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EP. 70 - 30 Things to know before travelling to Scotland

12/22/2021
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/ The episode is a little rough and ready so I apologise for any background noises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:12

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EP 69 - 21 Things NOT to do in Scotland

12/1/2021
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://travelmedium.com/what-not-to-do-in-scotland http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:32

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EP. 68 - The Tay Bridge Disaster

11/23/2021
This week we learn about a very highly requested subject, The Tay Bridge Disaster, that occured on the 28th December 1879. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:13

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EP. 67 - William Topaz McGonagall

11/15/2021
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. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:57

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EP 66 - The Arthur's Seat Coffins

11/8/2021
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:04

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Halloween Special w/ Thistle Do Nicely

10/31/2021
This week is the annual Halloween Special with Thistle Do Nicely. This year we talk about James VI and his obsession with witches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:42

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Episode 65 - New Lanark

10/17/2021
This week, we DEFINATELY finish the UNESCO World Heritgae sites of Scotland series as I forgot all about New Lanark. So here it is! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:10