<p>August marks the birth of one of Scotland's most successful writers and in this week's episode we blether about his life, his influences, his work, his achievements and the impact he had on creating the image of Scotland that many think of today. Neither of us claim to be experts on his work... but when have we ever let that get in the way of a good blether? </p>

August marks the birth of one of Scotland's most successful writers and in this week's episode we blether about his life, his influences, his work, his achievements and the impact he had on creating the image of Scotland that many think of today. Neither of us claim to be experts on his work... but when have we ever let that get in the way of a good blether?

<p>August marks the birth of one of Scotland's most successful writers and in this week's episode we blether about his life, his influences, his work, his achievements and the impact he had on creating the image of Scotland that many think of today. Neither of us claim to be experts on his work... but when have we ever let that get in the way of a good blether?&nbsp;</p>

Episode 49 | Celebrating 250 years of Sir Walter Scott.

In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions.

Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now.

We hope that you’ll join us - there’s nothing to beat a right good blether!

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In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions. Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now. We hope that you’ll join us - there’s nothing to beat a right good blether!

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