Scottish Blethers
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 31 | Scottish Blethers pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We reflect on some of the many links he developed with Scotland over the course of his remarkable life, and reminisce about our own experiences of the...
Episode 30 | Why Tartan Day?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tartan Day is a global celebration of Scottish Heritage, but how did it originate and why is it celebrated on 6th April each year? Find out the answer...
Episode 29 | Our Favourite Scottish Gardens
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is revealed as Scotland's top tourist attraction in 2020, we take a tour around some of Scotland's myriad of ...
Episode 28 | Let them eat cake!
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week saw Scottish Blethers focus on tea - which puts us in the mood for cake! In this week's episode we explore some of the many regional cakes t...
Episode 27 | Film clips, cuppas and comics.
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore the animated films of Norman McLaren who counted Pablo Picasso amongst his greatest fans. Everything stops for tea as we reflect ...
Episode 26 | Scottish women of substance
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
March is Women's History Month and in this week’s episode we mark the contribution of three Scottish women of substance. Mary Slessor left behind he...
Episode 25 | Hares on hills, kilt swirls and light fills the forest
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we blether about The Enchanted Forest community led sound and light show in Pitlochry that takes place every October, the allure of th...
Episode 24 | Our favourite islands
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first episode of the month so that means only one thing - a favourites episode ! We discuss all sorts of islands across Scotland and hopefull...
Episode 23 | Perthshire Palace, Puzzling Follies and the Roaring Game
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we take a stroll through Scone Palace in Perthshire, consider the many buildings that enhance Scotland’s landscape with no ...
Episode 22 | Love, Love, Love
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of St Valentine's Day, we run through songs by Scottish artists about Love - whether that be for yourself, another or the place you live. We...
Episode 21 | Hills, mills and a fantastical beast
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we continue to weave our way through the rich tapestry that is Scotland as we discuss our international reputation for textiles, the fascina...
Bonus episode | Blether with Alisdair Fleming about St Kilda double UNESCO World Heritage Site
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a wee bonus for you ! Susan interviewed Alisdair Fleming as a wee teaser ahead of her Virtual Tour of St Kilda on 11th Feb at 8pm GMT / 3pm ...
Episode 20 | Pre-history in Kilmartin Glen, pies and Parliamo Glasgow !
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 20 - we are as surprised as all of you that we have made it this far ! In this episode we discuss all types of Scottish (not ...
Episode 19 | Robert Burns
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burns Day - a special day in the Scottish Calendar, 25th January. Burns Day, when everyone eats haggis and starts toasting one other! Now the Bl...
Episode 18 | A Wealth of Riches : One man's gold is another man's soor plooms !
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 18 where we discuss The Burrell Collection , Scottish gold and Scottish boiled sweeties (candies for our American cousins). We post...
Bonus Interview | Lynn Balfour of Peatfire Tales
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just before Christmas Liz interviewed master storyteller Lynn Barbour of Peatfire Tales in Stromness, Orkney. Lynn talks about the fusion of languages...
Episode 16 | Last year, lockdown and looking forward
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back ! After a wee break from recording over the Festive Season, we're all revved up and ready to go. In this episode we talk about the current ...
Episode 15 | A prescription for success
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the National Health Service in Scotland and explain a little about public and private healthcare before heading on to ta...
Bonus Episode | Interview with Glynis Ross of Leault Farm and Sheepdogs
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we are having our Christmas Party via Zoom on Wednesday 9th Dec, our normal Blether has been replaced by an interview Liz did with the wonderful Gl...
Episode 14 | In deep water - Scottish lochs
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of December and so it’s time for a “My Favourite” edition. This time we take a look at lochs. 2020 has been Visit Scot...
Episode 13 | The saint, the saltire and the psyche !
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As this episode airs we are approaching St Andrew’s Day on the 30th of November - Scotland’s official national day. We explore the story behind th...
Episode 12 | Tales of Telford, Tups & Tribulations
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the island archipelago of St Kilda that was evacuated 90 years ago. We blether about sheep, of which there are over s...
Bonus Interview | Glasgow Book Fairy - inspired by Book Week Scotland
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We wanted to do a couple of special interviews to mark Book Week Scotland from 16-22 November 2020. In this second bonus interview, Helen talks to Sho...
Bonus Episode | Interview with Mark Bridgeman author
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is Scottish Book Week 16-22 November 2020 and Susan talks to author Mark Bridgeman, who resides in Highland Perthshire, about his books, blog and o...
Episode 11 | Remembering
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we reflect on those who fell in two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. We revisit the ancient people of Scotland and the buildings t...
Episode 10 | A right guid read !
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have thunk it - we have made it to 10 episodes of Scottish Blethers ! We have decided to change the format for the first episode of ea...
Episode 9 | Breid, deid and use yer heid!
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't you love the Scots language ! By now we figure that you are getting used to our turn of phrase, but just in case you need a translation in...
Episode 8 | A recipe for a good night in - a story, a movie and a wee G&T !
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish Blethers Episode 8 podcast is here ! The controversy continues... Campbell or MacDonald, gin or whisky, Braveheart or Brigadoon ??? Join us a...
Episode 7 | Wealth & the privilege it brings - from Carnegie to shooting - just the preserve of the rich ?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wealth & the Privilege it Brings - From Andrew Carnegie to the popular sport of shooting - just the preserve of the rich ?? Join Liz, Helen and Su...
Episode 6 | Castles, Queens and Fairies !
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Come into our world where over the next 30 minutes, we discuss castles, queens and fairy folk in Scotland. We finish the episode with our Scots ...
Episode 5 | Scottish stereotypes, clad in plaid and roamin' in the gloamin'
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 already, who would have thunk it that 3 Scots wumin could put something like this together and have a great laugh doing it !! Welcome ...
Episode 4 | Scottish rivalries come in many forms !
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting into our stride now and the chat is flowing ! Thanks to everyone who has listened in so far and welcome to new listeners. We...
Episode 3 | From reminiscence to ragin' with food in-between !
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for coming back for more, or welcome, if you are new to Scottish Blethers ! We are 3 Scottish tourist guides who get together on a call for a r...
Episode 2 | Access, architecture and ancestors
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome or welcome back to Scottish Blethers. We are excited that so many people chose to listen to Episode 1. In this episode we'll be ta...
Episode 1 | Who, what & why !
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish Blethers podcast is the result of 3 Blue Badge qualified Scottish tourist guides having time on their hands ! We decided to take our kn...