Wild for Scotland Podcast

'Tea and Beans is a story about two chance encounters I had on the Isle of Harris when I walked the Hebridean Way. The people of the Outer Hebrides, their warm welcome and their incredible hospitality have stuck with me ever since. I'm sure you'll soon understand why!

This is actually a story I initially shared with my Patreon subscribers last summer. If you like it and would like to hear more stories like it between seasons, join my Patreon here. Bonus episodes are included from the Wee Puffling level.

My guide to hiking the Hebridean Way - Stages 8-10 are on Harris.

Stop for lunch at the Community Cafe at BAYS Centre.

Stay at Vigadale Guest House at Loch Seaforth - there is a wood-fired hot tub!

Read more about the Coffin Road.

Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com

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'Wild Isle' is a story about a day trip to the Isle of Mull - from wild-landscapes to wild-life, the island is showing off its "untamed side".

We start with a hike in the hills of south Mull, discovering the plants of the bog, swimming in a mountain loch and exploring the corries of the coast. Then, we're hitting the road and make our way along the scenic route from Pennyghael to Salen.

But the real stars of this episode are the animals we see along the way - from eagles to otters, from Highland coos to herons. You're in for a safari!

After the story, I'll tell how my top tips to visit the Isle of Mull for yourself and make the most of it.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to the Cairngorms National Park.

Plan your trip with my Isle of Mull travel guide.

Go off the beaten path to the Ross of Mull.

Book a guided hike with Tony McLean.

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Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

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'The Birds and the Trees' is a story about a scenic road trip through the Cairngorms National Park. But it is also a story about Scottish wilderness - or rather what's left of it.

We're driving down the Snow Roads scenic route, from the jaw-dropping drama of the Lecht Road to the lush glens of the Royal Deeside and the high Munros in the heart of the Cairngorms.

After getting a taste of this landscape from the roadside, we visit Mar Lodge Estate and go for a walk through one of the Scots pine regeneration areas managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

After the story, I'll tell how my top tips to make the most of your drive down the Snow Roads and things to do on the Cairngorms National Park.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to the Cairngorms National Park.

Plan your trip with my Cairngorms travel guide.

Get Andrew Painting's book Regeneration: Rescue of a Wild Land.

Learn more about the conservation work at Mar Lodge Estate.

Minimise your impact with my responsible travel tips.

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Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

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'Step by Step' tells the story of a 6-mile hike along the Fife Coastal Path. Sure - you could drive from village to village. But with so many things to see on such a short stretch of coast, why not make the most of the excellent paths and bus routes on the East Neuk of Fife and go for a leisurely walk.

We start at the beach of Ruby Bay in Elie and work our way past St Monans and Pittenweem to Anstruther. Along the way, we explore historic ruins, stop to take in the landscape and hear about some of the quirky stories and sights that make this region so unique. In 2-3 hours, you've discovered more of the East Neuk of Fife, than you ever could on the road.

After the story, I’ll tell you some of my top tips to explore the East Neuk of Fife for yourself.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website to find a full transcript & our top tips for a trip to the East Neuk of Fife.

Use my trail description to follow this hike.

Plan a trip to the greater region with my Fife travel guide.

Find out what to do in St Andrews.

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Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

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'Whisky Galore' is a story for whisky fans, but also for those who wonder if a trip to the Speyside is worth it if you're not a whisky lover. A hint: it is!

We're driving to the Speyside and spend a few days in Dufftown, the "Whisky Capital of the World". The Speyside is one of the best places to learn about Scottish whisky - it's the most productive whisky region in the country. The distilleries here produce more whisky than all other regions together!

But of course, driving and drinking don't blend well. And so, after an initial road trip to the Speyside, we explore the Malt Whisky Trail round Dufftown on foot.

After the story, I'll tell you some of my top tips to visit the Speyside and get the most out of a trip to the Malt Whisky Trail.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website to find a full transcript & our top tips for a trip to the Speyside.

Use my Speyside travel guide to plan a whisky trip, but also see what else you can do in the area.

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'The Key' is a story for Outlander fans. From Preston Mill to Lallybroch, we'll explore some of the Outlander film locations near Edinburgh.

We'll explore the real-life history of these locations, hear how they were used in the TV programme and how you can immerse yourself in Outlander while on tour in Scotland.

After the story, Scott Kyle aka the blacksmith of Lallybroch joins me for a chat about what it was like filming for Outlander and visiting some of the locations himself.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website for a full transcript & to get lots of tips to follow this Outlander itinerary from Edinburgh.

BIG THANKS to Scott Kyle for being a guest on the show! As a thank you, we made a donation to support Scott's acting workshops.

Connect with Scott on Twitter: @scottjkyle1

Use this guide to plan an Outlander road trip through Scotland.

Join a one-day Outlander tour from Edinburgh.

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
Join our email list to never miss an episode.
Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'At Peace' tells the story of a road trip to the remote West Highland Peninsulas that is both tranquil and thought-provoking.

We begin our journey on the blue waters of Loch Sunart, sea kayaking from bay to bay while listening to local folklore. We continue on the road to one of Scotland's most beautiful beaches and finish with a hike to the historic township of Aoineadh Mor (Inniemore).

After the story, I'll tell you some of my top tips to experience the West Highland Peninsula and visit Ardnamurchan, Morvern & co for yourself.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Plan your trip with my Ardnamurchan travel guide.

Read a full version of 'The Swan of Loch Sunart'.

Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'The Slow Road' tells the story of driving down the North Coast 500 - but mostly not following it. Instead, we explore some of the detours along the way.

First, we drive from Torridon to Lower Diabaig, crossing a mountain pass that makes the hair stand up at the back of your next. Then, we leave the road behind to go for a hike in the Beinn Eighe mountain range. Finally, we drive down another detour - the winding coastal road to the beach at Red Point.

This episode shows that it's worth to slow down and tackle short sections of the North Coast 500 in-depth, instead of attempting to drive the whole loop in a few days.

After the story, I'll tell you some of my top tips for driving the North Coast 500 responsibly.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Plan your trip with my Travel Guide for the North Coast 500 road trip.

Lower your impact with these travel tips for responsible tourism in Scotland.

Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Ready to go island hopping again? Let's drive down the west coast of Lewis on our way from the Callanish Stones to Bosta Beach on Great Bernera.

'Peat and Sands' is a story about a road trip on the Isle of Lewis. We'll explore a landscape that is shaped by time, as we drive from standing stones to sandy beaches - and everything in between.

After the story, I share with you my top 5 tips to get the most out of your road trip on the west coast of Lewis.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Use my Isle of Lewis road trip guide to follow my footsteps and see even more highlights on the island.

Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
Join our email list to never miss an episode.
Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Ready to go off the beaten path? Let's drive down the Rhins of Galloway peninsula and make our way from Portpatrick to the Mull of Galloway.

'Rhins of Galloway' is a story about exploring the far southwest of Scotland - the hammerhead-shaped peninsula known as the Rhins of Galloway.

Located where the Irish Sea meets the Solway Firth and the North Channel, the peninsula is a hidden gem, so far out of the way that it would be impractical to visit on most itineraries. But those few who venture in this direction, will be rewarded with bustling harbour towns, endless miles of sandy beaches, surprising flora and a geographic superlative.

After the story, I share with you 5 tips to make your road trip to the southwest of Scotland the best it can be.

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Follow my 'South Scotland' itinerary on watchmesee.com

Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you!

Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
Join our email list to never miss an episode.
Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!