Wild for Scotland
Storytelling Podcasts
Wild for Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast by award-winning Scotland travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com).
Inspired by the ongoing travel restrictions due to the pandemic, the podcast is for Scotland-lovers around the world who miss travel and the opportunity to visit.
The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism and dream up future trips.
Each episode includes an immersive story as well as a few practical tips to inspire future trips.
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Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Wild for Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast by award-winning Scotland travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com). Inspired by the ongoing travel restrictions due to the pandemic, the podcast is for Scotland-lovers around the world who miss travel and the opportunity to visit. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism and dream up future trips. Each episode includes an immersive story as well as a few practical tips to inspire future trips. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter:
@wildforscotland
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.wildforscotland.com/
Episodes
Flourish - Women's Heritage Walks in Glasgow
4/26/2022
'Flourish' is a story about Glasgow's "City of the Dead". We're joining a group of history detectives from the Glasgow Women's Library for a guided tour at the Necropolis, a Victorian garden cemetery behind Glasgow Cathedral.
We'll hear stories of influential women who were buried here and learn about the lives of ordinary women in the city throughout history. Learn how many statues of women you can find in Glasgow, what happened to women accused of being witches, and what Queen Victoria...
Duration:00:27:26
Black Scottish History with Lisa Williams
4/19/2022
Lisa Williams is the founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association, which promotes Caribbean culture in Scotland, and since 2018 has been running Black History Walks Edinburgh.
Listen to my conversation with Lisa in which we cover...
Connect with Lisa in Instagram: @caribscot
Learn more about the Edinburgh Caribbean Association.
Learn more about the Iron Age Votadini tribe here.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to Edinburgh.
Join the Wild for...
Duration:00:50:19
More to it - Black History Walks Edinburgh
4/12/2022
'More to it' is a story about links between Scotland and the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but it's also a story about outstanding Black Scottish people and the ways in which Edinburgh locals supported the abolition movement.
We're joining a Black history walking tour with Lisa Williams and make our way from the grand streets of Edinburgh's New Town to the cobbled lanes of the medieval Old Town. We'll hear stories about controversial monuments, ethical arguments, family connections and...
Duration:00:23:31
Coming soon: Season 3
4/5/2022
Wild for Scotland is coming back for its third season and the first new episode will be out next week.
I’m back on the road and will combine my passion for storytelling with the best thing about travelling - meeting new people.
Inspired by Scotland’s Year of Stories, this season is called “People of Scotland”.
I will be meeting with folks all over the country, and write immersive stories about the time we spend together, but also interview them to hear their stories in their own...
Duration:00:01:59
Showtime - Isle of Skye [Christmas Bonus]
12/21/2021
'Showtime' is a story about a trip to the Isle of Skye in winter. We're getting up well before the crack of dawn and set out to visit one of the most beautiful places on the Isle of Skye. Icy roads, steep inclines and tired eyes won't keep us from this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
This is actually a story I initially shared with my Patreon subscribers last summer. If you like it and would like to hear more stories like it between seasons, join my Patreon here.
This episode is brought to...
Duration:00:12:16
Wild Isle - Isle of Mull
11/23/2021
'Wild Isle' is a story about a day trip to the Isle of Mull - from wild-landscapes to wild-life, the island is showing off its "untamed side".
We start with a hike in the hills of south Mull, discovering the plants of the bog, swimming in a mountain loch and exploring the corries of the coast. Then, we're hitting the road and make our way along the scenic route from Pennyghael to Salen.
But the real stars of this episode are the animals we see along the way - from eagles to otters, from...
Duration:00:27:01
The Birds and the Trees - The Snow Roads in the Cairngorms
11/16/2021
'The Birds and the Trees' is a story about a scenic road trip through the Cairngorms National Park. But it is also a story about Scottish wilderness - or rather what's left of it.
We're driving down the Snow Roads scenic route, from the jaw-dropping drama of the Lecht Road to the lush glens of the Royal Deeside and the high Munros in the heart of the Cairngorms.
After getting a taste of this landscape from the roadside, we visit Mar Lodge Estate and go for a walk through one of the Scots...
Duration:00:29:56
Step by Step - East Neuk of Fife
11/9/2021
'Step by Step' tells the story of a 6-mile hike along the Fife Coastal Path. Sure - you could drive from village to village. But with so many things to see on such a short stretch of coast, why not make the most of the excellent paths and bus routes on the East Neuk of Fife and go for a leisurely walk.
We start at the beach of Ruby Bay in Elie and work our way past St Monans and Pittenweem to Anstruther. Along the way, we explore historic ruins, stop to take in the landscape and hear about...
Duration:00:27:03
Whisky Galore - On the Malt Whisky Trail
11/2/2021
'Whisky Galore' is a story for whisky fans, but also for those who wonder if a trip to the Speyside is worth it if you're not a whisky lover. A hint: it is!
We're driving to the Speyside and spend a few days in Dufftown, the "Whisky Capital of the World". The Speyside is one of the best places to learn about Scottish whisky - it's the most productive whisky region in the country. The distilleries here produce more whisky than all other regions together!
But of course, driving and drinking...
Duration:00:30:46
The Key - An Outlander Road Trip from Edinburgh
10/26/2021
'The Key' is a story for Outlander fans. From Preston Mill to Lallybroch, we'll explore some of the Outlander film locations near Edinburgh.
We'll explore the real-life history of these locations, hear how they were used in the TV programme and how you can immerse yourself in Outlander while on tour in Scotland.
After the story, Scott Kyle aka the blacksmith of Lallybroch joins me for a chat about what it was like filming for Outlander and visiting some of the locations himself.
Are you...
Duration:00:37:12
At Peace - The West Highland Peninsulas
10/12/2021
'At Peace' tells the story of a road trip to the remote West Highland Peninsulas that is both tranquil and thought-provoking.
We begin our journey on the blue waters of Loch Sunart, sea kayaking from bay to bay while listening to local folklore. We continue on the road to one of Scotland's most beautiful beaches and finish with a hike to the historic township of Aoineadh Mor (Inniemore).
After the story, I'll tell you some of my top tips to experience the West Highland Peninsula and visit...
Duration:00:28:58
The Slow Road - From Torridon to Red Point Beach
10/5/2021
'The Slow Road' tells the story of driving down the North Coast 500 - but mostly not following it. Instead, we explore some of the detours along the way.
First, we drive from Torridon to Lower Diabaig, crossing a mountain pass that makes the hair stand up at the back of your next. Then, we leave the road behind to go for a hike in the Beinn Eighe mountain range. Finally, we drive down another detour - the winding coastal road to the beach at Red Point.
This episode shows that it's worth to...
Duration:00:27:33
Coming Soon: Season 2
9/7/2021
Hello there - it’s been a while since you last heard a story from me! But I am very excited to tell you that Wild for Scotland is coming back for another season very soon!
After visiting one island after the other in season 1, it's time to take you on new adventures!
Season 2 will be all about ROAD TRIPS!
Every week, I’ll take you on a scenic drive around Scotland.
We’ll be driving down winding coastal roads, and up narrow mountain passes that make your heart beat faster. We’ll zoom...
Duration:00:01:56
Tea and Beans - Isle of Harris
5/25/2021
From breathtaking landscapes to welcoming locals, the Isle of Harris took my breath away!
Today’s story is made up of two vignettes of what I’d like to call Island Hospitality. Two chance encounters on the Isle of Harris that have stuck with me ever since.
+ You'll get a glimpse behind the scenes and hear the latest developments in the Wild for Scotland HQ.
This is the third bonus episode created exclusively for Wee Pufflings, Gallus Gugas and Bonny Owlets as a thank you for all your...
Showtime - Isle of Skye
5/18/2021
What's it like to spend a morning on the Isle of Skye? This bonus episode for Patrons is headed across the sea to Skye to find out.
This is the second bonus episode created exclusively for Wee Pufflings, Gallus Gugas and Bonny Owlets as a thank you for all your support.
Transcript
If you'd like a transcript of this episode, message me and I'll send it to you!
Helpful links and resources
Blog post: Where to see the sunrise on Skye
Blog post: 30+ Things to do on Skye
Blog post: Isle of...
Day and Night - Isle of Coll
5/11/2021
What's the best time to experience the Isle of Coll? My answer to this might not be what you expect - let's travel there together in this episode of Wild for Scotland.
'Day and Night' is a story about falling in love with an island, regardless of when you head out to explore.
This is the final episode of season 1 of Wild for Scotland and in many ways, the show has come full circle. This story picks up exactly where 'Lullaby' - the first story I wrote for this podcast - left off. We're...
Duration:00:27:29
Between the Tides - Oransay (Isle of Colonsay)
5/4/2021
Can you imagine walking to an island across the sea? This episode of Wild for Scotland takes you on an unconventional island hopping journey from the Isle of Colonsay to Oransay.
‘Between the Tides’ is a story about one of my favourite island experiences ever: the walk from Colonsay across a tidal causeway to the small island Oransay (or Oronsay – both spellings are common).
Home to a plethora of wildlife, dotted with historic sites and lined with breathtaking beaches, the island is worth...
Duration:00:23:39
An Acquired Taste - Isle of Islay
4/27/2021
You and Scottish whisky – was it love at first taste? For me, it certainly wasn’t… In this episode of Wild for Scotland, I tell you about my journey to single malt whisky and its culmination in a tour to the whisky distilleries on the Isle of Islay.
‘An Acquired Taste’ is a story about turning hate into love. The first time I tried single malt whisky, I found it awful. It took moving to Scotland, going to many distilleries and making myself try one dram after the other, to slowly mature my...
Duration:00:28:27
Island on the Edge - St Kilda
4/20/2021
Is St Kilda as remote and wild as they say? This episode of Wild for Scotland travels to the islands far out on the edge of Scotland, to investigate.
'Island on the Edge' is a story that looks into one of the remotest locations in Scotland - or is it? St Kilda is a place of lore and legend, life and mystery. The islands have been inhabited for thousands of years until the remaining islanders asked to be relocated to the mainland and were evacuated in 1930.
Today, the island is home to a...
Duration:00:28:08
The Cure - Isle of Arran
4/13/2021
What to do when you wake up to a sunny day in Scotland and you're longing for an island getaway? This episode of Wild for Scotland heads on a day trip to the Isle of Arran.
'The Cure' is a story about a day trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Arran. I take you with me to the island on a hike that was only made harder by the one too many drams I had the night before in the pub... We're hiking to the top of Goatfell, the highest mountain on Arran.
After the story, I share some of my top tips to...
Duration:00:21:26