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.

History Scotland Podcast - Episode 27 - Paisley Abbey

The History Scotland - Hidden Histories podcast sheds light on hidden historical gems around the country. Join Neil McLennan as he explores lesser-known visitor attractions across Scotland. Find out more about History Scotland magazine at www.history-scotland.com

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We speak to Matthew Jarron, Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee, and explore some of the hidden gems in the museum collections.

Episode 39 - Dundee - University of Dundee Museum

We take a visit to Dundee, first stopping off at the 120-year-old Malmaison Hotel (formerly Tay Hotel) in the city, and speak to GM Roula Samaha about the history, future and location of the building, just metres from the city's rejuvenated waterfront and the V&A Dundee.

Episode 38 - Dundee - Malmaison Hotel

Neil's travels around Moray take in the historic Dowans Hotel in the latest episode in the History Scotland podcast. Find out more about the magazine at www.historyscotland.com

History Scotland Podcast - Episode 37 - Dowans Hotel, Moray

We speak to Ian Inglis, who has recently opened the Military Museum Scotland at the Linburn Centre, the home of the Scottish War Blinded in Wilkieston, West Lothian.

History Scotland Podcast - Episode 35 - Edinburgh, Military Museum Scotland

We speak to writer-director and producer Brendan Foley, who has recently written a book on the historic Archerfield Estate, situated between Gullane and North Berwick in picturesque East Lothian.

History Scotland Podcast - Episode 27 - Paisley Abbey

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