Scottish Independence Podcasts

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Scottish Independence Podcasts is a weekly podcast about Scottish politics, culture and chat. We passionately support Scottish Independence.

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Scottish Independence Podcasts episodes:

April 28, 2026 Journey to Independence: Galashiels
Join Fiona and Marlene as they hop aboard the Borders Railway for a cheerful journey to Galashiels! In this episode, we're connecting with the grassroots heart of Scottish independence—meeting some of the passionate activists who've organized a saltire covered independence convoy touring the Scottish Borders towns.
Along the way, we catch up with SNP candidate Calum Kerr to chat about what's happening on the ground, what's inspiring local communities, and what independence means to the people making it happen in the Borders. It's part travelogue, part political deep-dive and a snapshot at what activists are up to in Scotland right now.
Key points:
00:01:09 We're off to Galashiels
00:05:25 Meeting Calum Kerr, SNP
00:14:15 Chatting to Ruth Ritchie and Shirley Sharpe
For footage of the convoy and Yes Groups involved watch the video version here : https://youtu.be/Oi9lqA10xPg?si=NfuOiQplGGI02-XT
Find out more about the scenic Borders line to Tweedale here:
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/inspiration-hub/great-scenic-rail-journeys/borders-railway-edinburgh-tweedbank
#galashiels #scottishindependence #convoy
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Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
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April 24, 2026 Countdown to Holyrood: Martyn Day
Continuing our series of interveiws with candidates for the Holyrood 2026 elections, our guest today is Martyn Day who is standing for Falkirk East and Linlithgow constituency for the SNP.
Key themes:
00:02:00 Campaigning in Falkirk East and Linlithgow
00:03:31 Reflections on 2024 General Election
00:06:10 Where are the yong folk?
00:09:38 Grangemouth and the future
00:12:38 SNP manifesto launch
00:14:26 Westminster vs Holyrood
00:22:24 Manifesto highlights
00:28:51 Indpendence - next steps
00:30:34 Handling the far right
#holyrood2026 #falkirk #snp
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
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42min
April 21, 2026 Countdown to Holyrood: Heather Anderson
Latest in our series of interviews with candidates standing for election to Holyrood 2026, our guest this week is Heather Anderson who is standing for the Dundee City West constituency for the SNP.
Key themes:
00:01:20 On the Dundee campaign trail
00:03:13 SNP manifesto snippets
00:08:57 Youth hustings
00:11:52 Is low key campaigning a unionist tactic?
00:19:26 Independence is urgent
00:22:27 Impact of former MPs standing for Holyrood
00:27:32 SNP can't rest on its laurels
00:33:03 Inspiration from Finland
#holyrood2026 #scottishindependence #scottishnationalparty
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
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or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

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40min
April 17, 2026 Scottish CND national hustings
Peace, Economy and Environment Scottish National Hustings | 26 March 2026
What do Scotland's political leaders really think about nuclear disarmament, climate action, and environmental sustainability? Find out in this revealing and frank hustings discussion featuring:
Ross Greer (Scottish Greens co-leader),
Colin Fox (Scottish Socialist Party national co-spokesperson),
Alex Kerr (Scottish National Party national secretary), and
Sarah Boyack (Scottish Labour Party former MSP).
Invitations were also extended to Scottish Tories, Scottish Lib Dems and Reform UK, none of whom turned up on the night, which leaves voters free to draw their own conclusions about what their contribution might have been.
Chaired by Lynn Jamieson from Scottish CND, this in-depth conversation brings together representatives from a range of leading peace, environment, and sustainability organisations to challenge panellists on the critical issues facing Scotland—from nuclear weapons policy and renewable energy to economic justice and climate responsibility.
Questions put to the panel:
00:01:35 Q1: Does your party support the aims of the TPNW?
00:08:51 Q2: Will your party maintain the ban on new nuclear power stations in Scotland?
00:18:26 Q3: Will your party commit to a public information campaign on the climate and nature emergencies?
00:27:57 Q4: Will you commit to producing all Scottish energy by renewables by 2045?
00:37:45 Q5: Does your party support UN Sustainable Development goals for Scotland?
00:46:26 Q6: What are your views on defence spending as a path to prosperity?
00:57:12 Q7: How will you make sure that Scottish public money is not given to companies linked to human rights abuses?
01:06:47 Q8: what is the role of the Scottish Government in relation to UN human rights legislation, treaties and laws?
Find out more about Scottish CND here: https://banthebomb.org
#holyrood2026 #hustings #scottishcnd
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
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or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod
Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
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April 14, 2026 Countdown to Holyrood: Ariane Burgess
With Scotland's parliamentary elections just around the corner, we're bringing you Countdown to Holyrood—our take on the 2026 campaign.
In this series, we sit down with politicians from across the independence spectrum to discuss their vision for Scotland's future. From policy priorities to campaign strategies, hear directly from the candidates and party representatives shaping the conversation leading up to May's election.
Our guest tonight is Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green Party who has been MSP for Highlands and Islands region since 2021.
Key themes:
00:01:10 Campaigning in Highlands and Islands region
00:01:45 Free bus travel
00:05:00 Childcare
00:06:09 Solve rural issues first
00:07:08 Housing
00:09:54 Community confidence building
00:12:28 Local decision making
00:15:10 Who owns the land?
00:21:57 The extractive model
00:23:19 Community energy, community benefit
00:27:38 Ardrossan Harbour example
00:29:41 Scotland's innate sense of community
00:31:36 Achieving our independence
Find Araine's podcast Regenerative Scotland here https://open.spotify.com/show/7BuUGJkSa4oZRF1lFrxQE1
Find out more about the Scottish Green Party election manifesto here :
https://greens.scot/collections/2026-holyrood-election
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, curious about the key issues, or simply want to understand what's at stake, this series offers in-depth interviews with the voices driving Scotland's political debate.
New episodes come out regularly throughout the campaign. Subscribe to stay updated as we count down to one of Scotland's most significant electoral moments.
#holyrood2026 #scottishgreenparty #scottishindependence
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
...more
42min
April 10, 2026 Countdown to Holyrood: Laura Moodie
With Scotland's parliamentary elections just around the corner, we're bringing you Countdown to Holyrood—our take on the 2026 campaign.
In this series, we sit down with politicians from across the independence spectrum to discuss their vision for Scotland's future. From policy priorities to campaign strategies, hear directly from the candidates and party representatives shaping the conversation leading up to May's election.
Our first guest is Laura Moodie, South of Scotland candidate for the Scottish Green Party.
Key themes:
00:01:06 Campaigning in Southern Scotland region
00:04:30 Transport issues
00:07:21 Infrastructure preparations for an independent Scotland
00:09:10 Energy security
00:10:20 Overcoming the extractive model
00:11:15 The Deposit Return Scheme
00:13:50 Pushing at the boundaries
00:15:52 Assisted dying bill
00:20:22 Our PR parliament subverted?
00:28:36 Iceland's EU referendum implications
00:32:02 Personal priorities for government
00:34:46 Community wealth building
00:37:51 Joining up the dots
Find out more about the Scottish Green Party election manifesto here :
https://greens.scot/collections/2026-holyrood-election
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, curious about the key issues, or simply want to understand what's at stake, this series offers in-depth interviews with the voices driving Scotland's political debate.
New episodes come out regularly throughout the campaign. Subscribe to stay updated as we count down to one of Scotland's most significant electoral moments.
#holyrood2026 #scottishgreenparty #scottishindependence
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

...more
41min
April 07, 2026 Vox Pops and Speeches from the Edinburgh rally
The Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh last Saturday was a colourful, noisy and joyful affair. In this bonus podcast we bring you Marlene's vox Pops - people she chatted with while waiting for the march to get going. Then we head on up to iconic Calton Hill for some of the speeches from the stage.
00:00:47 Vox Pops from the Royal Mile
00:18:09 Speeches from the rally
You can watch our video of the march here https://youtu.be/fVGNpsXvXCU?si=P5-_tVk0t3r3m2qi
In addition to our regular Friday episodes, look out for more bonus Tuesday podcasts from us as we head towards that crucial Holyrood election on 7th May.
#holyrood2026 #believeinscotland #scottishindependence
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

...more
46min
April 03, 2026 Socialist Answers to ReformUK
Join us for the 5th Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party.
The event is opened by Richie Venton who shares heartfelt personal memories of Jim McVicar, painting a picture of the man who inspired this moving tribute.
This year's lecture is delivered by SSP's national co-spokesperson and former MSP Colin Fox. The topic is both timely and provocative- Socialist answers to ReformUK, an incisive examination of why the socialist left stands in opposition to Reform's far right political agenda.
Key sections:
00:00:17 Introduction by Richie Venton
00:11:03 Memorial Lecture delivered by Colin Fox
Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/
#scottishsocialistparty #scottishpolitics #jimmcvicarlecture

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
...more
46min
March 27, 2026 The Energy Maze - with Dr Craig Dalzell
Energy bills are soaring, and Scotland's future hangs in the balance. In this episode, we tackle the complexity of Scotland's energy market with Dr Craig Dalzell from Commonweal, exploring whether First Minister John Swinney's bold claim that independence could cut Scottish bills by a third holds water.
We unpack the intricate dynamics of energy pricing, the potential economic benefits of Scottish energy independence, and the critical difference between community benefit agreements and true community ownership. And what would real change look like for Scottish households struggling with rising costs?
Key themes:
00:03:39 Energy networks - who does what?
00:08:40 Low cost energy with independence - John Swinney's plan
00:10:29 Can we cut bills by a third? How?
00:20:18 How are electricity charges set?
00:26:14 Fiona and Marlene's energy bills
00:36:00 A view from the Faroes - Hannah Mary Goodlad
00:38:36 Energy and community benefit
00:48:55 Energy rich Scotland = Energy rich Scots - John Swinney
Find Commonweal's policy paper on nationalising energy here https://www.commonweal.scot/articles/7576?rq=nationalise%20energy
#scottishenergy #independence #costofliving
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
...more
53min
March 20, 2026 Art and Activism with Keira McLean
What happens when you combine stunning stained glass art with Glasgow's public libraries? Magic! Join Fiona and Marlene as they hunt for the beautiful windows created by artist Keira McLean in partnership with local communities.
From the stories and political perspective behind each piece to the impact these artworks have had on their neighborhoods, this episode celebrates creativity in unexpected places.
Perfect for art lovers, activists, Glasgow enthusiasts, and anyone who believes public spaces should inspire.
We also hear about Keira's latest exciting projects and share our thoughts on Holyrood 2026!
Key themes:
00:21:46 Our stained glass safari
00:10:45 Keeping the craft alive
00:14:57 Working with local communities
00:23:31 New project - the Craigallian fire
00:28:54 Hidden history on our doorsteps
00:32:23 And even more new projects
00:40:45 Our thoughts on Holyrood 2026
#stainedglassart #communitycreativity #glasgow
The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!
Get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Bluesky: @scottishindypod
Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes
Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm
We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters
If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?
https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts
or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.
Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

...more
51min

FAQs about Scottish Independence Podcasts:

How many episodes does Scottish Independence Podcasts have?

The podcast currently has 1,316 episodes available.

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