This week, we hop back over to Edinburgh and head up to the northern community of Leith where our born and bred 'Leither' guest tells us about the counter-culture that defines them from the city centre. What is the Leith identity? How real is Trainspotting? Isn't extending a city's tram system to reach your neighbourhood always a good thing?

To find out more about Brad:

- visit his peronal instagram (bradlewiscannon) or his poetry instagram (bradlewispoetry)

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

We're in the Dutch capital this week looking at one of the world's most multi-dimensional cities through the context of an old diocese. How does a major modern city operate in a space covered in canals and swampland? How does a diocese end up becoming a space for socially inclusive living for all? How do the diverse range of Amsterdammers from all over the world manage to interact with each other?

To find out more about Betina's and the Diocese's work:

- visit diaconie.org

- head to betinadraws.portfoliobox.net

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

We've opted for warmer climates this week as we head to the tropical climate of Bermuda. What was it like growing up on an island in the middle of the Atlantic? How was the transition to mainland life? What are the realities of 'hurricane season'?

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

We're back and we've only gone and landed an interview with the multi-skilled head of Creative Edinburgh, Briana Pegado! In this episode we talk how beautiful our home nation is, what's it like being two BAME creatives in a country that is 97% white and why the future of the arts is data-driven innovation!

Find out more about Briana and the work that Creative Edinburgh do by:

-visiting creative-edinburgh.com

-connecting on instagram at briana.pegado

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

In this mini-episode, we're answering one question - is there such thing as love being in the air? How better to answer this question than by talking about the city of love itself. Where else in the world can you find romance in glittering Eiffel Towers, British Council events and Irish Pubs showing mediocre English football?

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

In our final episode of season one, we are talking to Aiva and learning about her life-long love affair with forests. What makes forests so special? How do we create the right balance of environmental exposure and accessibility? Is there any hope left for saving our planet?

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

In this season's penultimate episode, we are off to the north end of California to chat with Ewan about the great storied city of San Francisco. How come a Scot ends up falling for a city on the American west coast? Doesn't the counter-culture rub other Americans the wrong way? Why do we all need a little more baseball and burgers in our lives? This episode comes with a warning of a lot of craziness and not for the faint of heart (or those who dislike sharks).

Find out more about Ewan's vast array of work by tracking him down on Twitter at @Ewan (and yes, he does get fanmail for the other famous Scottish Ewan)

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

We're back in the English north west this week to talk to Edinburgh-based theatre-maker James about England's largest town. How come it used to be called Stopford? Where does Stockport start and Manchester begin? What effect has the education system had on similar towns?

Find out more about James' company (Aulos Productions) by visiting www.aulosproductions.com/

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

This week, it's a break from chilly Scottish winter and a visit to Greece's capital city through the eyes of theatre-maker and dancer Valia. Is there a cliche about growing up in Greece? Are Greeks really still recovering from the 2008 Financial Crash? How international a city is present-day Athens?

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com

We're talking to Maxime today who gives us a full introspective of the true nature of French culture. What is growing up in French culture really like? What effect did the rise of the anime counter-culture have amongst local young people? How can the French learn from Scotland?

For more information on Maxime's work, visit - https://www.kissmaxime.com/

Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:

-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/

-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com