Neil visits historic Paisley Abbey on the first of his podcasts from the area, as the city prepares its bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

We visit the Scottish Crannog Centre, an ancient loch-dwelling on Loch Tay in Perthshire. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

We take trip to the Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum in Perthshire. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

Neil starts his Perthshire adventure in Scotland's top hotel, the Jewel in the Glen, Gleneagles. There he meets with the guest relations manager and hotel historian, Iris, before discussing the fusion of food and history with one of the world's top chefs.

Neil concludes his time on Orkney at the West End Hotel in Kirkwall before taking a tour of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall

We continue our journey along the St Magnus 900 Trail. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.historyscotland.com

Sir Tony Robinson explains his love of history and his personal connection with Scotland in a special edition of the History Scotland podcast. Plus, Neil also speaks to Chris Croly, Ali Cameron, Neil Curtis. Find out more about History Scotland at www.historyscotland.com

Neil continues his adventures in Orkney, as he follows the St Magnus 900 Trail. Find out more at historyscotland.com

Neil visits Maggie's House and Castle of Park as his travels in Aberdeenshire come to an end. Start a 30-day no-risk trial subscription of History Scotland magazine today and get the latest issue free: http://scot.sh/his-free-trial

Neil take a tour of Fraserburgh Heritage Centre. Find out more about Scottish history at www.historyscotland.com