The MTD gang is *alive and kicking*!  Join us as we *head on* out north of Hadrian's Wall, into the land of Nessie and haggis, Kidnapped and Trainspotting.

*Say what you want*, but we love us some Caledonian tunes here at The Mixtape Diaries.  *In a big country* like Scotland, you're gonna find tons of options, and we struggled to keep to our per-person limit of three songs.

Also, *take me out* for *garlands*.  (Hey, cut us some slack: not every song title works in this context.)

Here in Part 1 we talk through Mark and Bob's selections.  Look out for Cocteau Twins, Simple Minds, the Jesus & Mary Chain, Big Country, Franz Ferdinand, and Texas.

As always, find the Playlist on Spotify + Apple Music and your Extras on Twitter.   And if you like what you hear, please share, rate and review us!

Credits: Intro/ Outro — the Februarys, "Does Your Father Know"/ "... In a Letter."