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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the week long celebration of everything Scottish: Tartan Week!

We dive into it's Canadian roots, we find out about "The Mother of Tartan Day" and how over the years a day had grown into a week  of celebrations around the world. Later on in the episode we are also joined by Kyle Dawson, the President of the National Tartan Day New York Committee. 

But before all that we take a rummage in the sporran and shout out some Scottish celebrity birthdays. 

For more information on Tartan Week, the Parade or any of the events we talked about on the show, check out the below websites and social media accounts: 

http://nyctartanweek.org/
https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.html
https://scotweek.org/
@nyctartanweek
#NYCTW


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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

We were trying something new this week and as sometimes happens with new things, we didn't read the instructions. We had Drew on from the Unfinished Business Podcast (ufb_podcast on Instagram), but due to a series of unfortunate technological events (Rory's fault) we lost his audio. 

However we were able to salvage a show out of what was left and this week we take a rummage in the sporran and discuss some of the current events that have been plaguing Scotland (you'll get that joke after you've listened) recently.

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the Lady from Linlithgow, The Sexy Stuart, The Tallest Hottie Ever to Wear a Crown in Scotland, MQoS herself: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. 

Chris is taking over this week and telling us all about the troubled and chaotic life of Mary Stuart. It turns out she had more drama than the Kardashians putting on Hamlet. From the hills of Scotland & the courtyards of France we take you on this Lady's journey from Baby Queen, all the way to an executioner's worst day in the office. 


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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Beware all the swears in this episode! 

This week we are talking about the 1996 hit movie from director Danny Boyle: Trainspotting. 

We discuss the cultural impact this movie (and the Irvine Welsh book it was based on) had on Scotland  and the UK film industry at the time. We talk about the amazing cast, where they are now and some of our favourite scenes. 

This film is undoubtably better and more true to life in Scotland than Braveheart ever was, so if you haven't seen it yet - go do that, then come back and listen (also, it's ok if you need to turn on the subtitles). 



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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This episode is dedicated to all the good boys and girls around the world who originate from Scotland. 

We discuss Golden Retrievers, Deerhounds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Collies, West Highland Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers & Skye Terriers!

We also spend a moment getting into the story of Greyfriars bobby who was one of the goodest boys who ever lived. 

Also, remember; Adopt Don't Shop & Adoption: It's the Hip Option!

Check out the NYC shelter  https://animalhaven.org/ who are doing amazing work looking after good boys and girls, from around the world, who needs homes

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Are you afraid of weird horses that hang about rivers and lochs in Scotland? 
If not, you should be!

This week we talk about the Scottish legendary mythical creature the Kelpie. We get into how to find and defend yourself against this shifty water spirit. 

You'll also hear about the other shapeshifting monsters that lie in wait in the wilds of Scotland to eat you, drown you or worse!

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

Here is the full interview with Aarron Duncan-MacLeod, the Marketing & Communications Officer of the Camanachd Association - check out his work at https://www.shinty.com/

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we talk about the ancient Scottish sport of shinty! 

We discuss how and where you play it, the history of the sport and it's status in modern Scotland. 

We are very pleased to have input from Aarron Duncan-MacLeod, the Marketing & Communications Officer of the Camanachd Association, he takes the time to tell us all about the sport and how you can get involved.  

We also discovered an absolute banger of a tune about the best shinty player of all time called Ronaldo of the Glen by Keith Meisner. 

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From Sparta to space, Gerard Butler is a true hero! Charming, handsome, suave and amicable - he is the everyman action star who gets everyone's adrenaline pumping. 

This week we talk about the man from Paisley who has brought iconic characters to life, such as;  King Leonidas, The Phantom of the Opera,  Tullus Aufidius, Egyptian God Set and Leading Seaman.

We talk through the life, upbringing and career of the wannabe rock start and Hollywood's celtic action heart-throb Gerry Butler. We discuss the merits and flaws of Gamer, Geostorm, Timeline, 300, various things that have fallen and others, as well as the real life heroics and charity work of Gerry B. 

Enjoy.

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This week we take our first step into true crime with our discussion on the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. 

We talk about the background to this period of time in Glasgow, the brutal murder of the Doyle Family, and the aftermath. 

We also spend a bit of time at the beginning debating a potential new format to the show. 

The episode is a wee bit shorter than usual this week due to some technical difficulties (some of which you can hear at the end. Warning; sweary!)

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