Wild for Scotland Podcast

'The Land Awakens' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the March episode.

Join me for a journey to Stonehaven on the Aberdeenshire Coast and let's explore Scotland in March, a season of change and awakening.

In this story, we'll explore Stonehaven and its surroundings. We'll wander along the coast to discover a historic harbour, moving stories and haunting ruins. We follow paths deep into a magical woodland, learn about the local history and pay close attention to nature awakening all around us.

Visit my website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, photos from my trip and links to all the places & resources I mention in this episode.

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This is Wild for Scotland, a show with immersive travel stories from Scotland.

Wild for Scotland helps you connect with Scotland, its people, wildlife, landscapes and histories. In each episode, I take you on a journey to a different place in Scotland. I either whisk you away on an inspiring adventure, or introduce you to passionate locals and their stories.

Apart from stories and interviews, I also share my top tips for your own Scotland trip, and how to follow in my footsteps.

If this is your first time, listening to Wild for Scotland - welcome! 🎉 You can start with any story that piques your interest. There are over 80 episodes waiting for you and there’s no need to listen in any particular order.

If you enjoy nature and outdoor adventures, why not start with ‘A Slow and Winding Journey’ about my trip to the Isle of Harris.

If history is your jam, listen to ‘Like an Open Book’, a story about an archaeology tour to the Scottish Borders. 

And if you’d like to hear more about Gaelic traditions, music and culture, check out my conversation with Gaelic singer Ali Coyle.

We have new episodes coming out every month for Season 7: ‘A Year in Scotland’. 

Make sure you’re subscribed to never miss an episode and share this trailer with a friend, so we can all go on adventures together and be Wild for Scotland.

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In the past, I have featured countless women's stories on Wild for Scotland, from women sharing their own stories and expertise, to important figures from Scottish history I encountered on my travels. Many of my episodes would not have been possible without their input and stories. 

This episode aims to celebrate their contributions to my show, but also to Scottish history, culture and society as a whole.

I have selected three stories from previous episodes, which highlight different aspects of women’s stories and three specific women I’ve learnt about during my travels around Scotland.

Find resources about Scottish women's history & the transcript of this episode in our full show notes.

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'Paradise' is a story about a tiny island off the west coast of Scotland, along a famous road trip route: the North Coast 500. Join me for a boat trip to the bird island Handa, a paradise for nesting seabirds and nature lovers alike.

I wrote this story a few years ago - several months before I started this podcast. It was during the pandemic, and I longed for those days when I could simply jump in the car, hop on a ferry and visit a small uninhabited island off the shore. I finally recorded and shared the story last month, as a bonus episode for the Wild for Scotland Social Club 🐬 (that’s my Patreon community).

As such, this story is a taste of what you can expect when you join the Social Club as a regular listener of the show. I couldn't produce new episodes of Wild for Scotland without the support of all club members.

Join the club and help me launch a new season of Wild for Scotland next month!

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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Let's go to the pub and listen to some music! Join me for two conversations with Irish tin whistle player Maggie Wallace and Trad music session host Callum Forsyth about all things traditional music in Glasgow.

In these conversations, we cover:

• The commonalities & differences between Irish and Scottish Trad music scenes
• What it's like to learn an instrument as an adult
• Why Glasgow is such a hotspot for traditional music
• How pub sessions in Glasgow are usually structured
• and more!

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. where to find Trad music sessions in Glasgow, the transcripts and links to other resources mentioned in this episode.

Connect with Maggie on Instagram @mw_ceol, especially if you'd like to take lessons with her near Glasgow! You can follow her band Fuaim @fuaimfolk to find out about their upcoming gigs.

Head to the Drum & Monkey pub in Glasgow for a Trad music session hosted by Callum Forsyth and Craig Harrison, every Sunday from 4-7 pm.

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.

Coming to Scotland? Start planning your trip to Scotland with my FREE Trip Planning Checklist. Get it here!

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'A Coorie Winter' is a story about getting cosy (or 'coorie') in the great outdoors during the Scottish winter months. We're heading to the Cairngorms National Park and the Moray Coast for stops in Aviemore, Tomintoul and Findhorn.

In each location, we're trying another coorie winter activity, from hiking with reindeer on the Cairngorm plateau to sweating in a wood-fired sauna with sea views and star gazing at the Cairngorms Dark Sky Park. Things don't always go as planned, but that's part of any winter adventure to Scotland...

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to places I mention in this episode.

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!

Join me for a conversation about Gaelic Songs and the role of singing in oral tradition with Gaelic singer Ali Coyle (Alison Mhic Giolla Chomhgaill). As a Gaelic learner in Argyll, she has taken on the role of a tradition bearer, learning Gaelic songs and their stories. In this conversation, Ali shares how she got started with singing in Gaelic and how songs shape her relationship with Gaelic culture and history. 

We talk about the role of singing in Gaelic oral tradition, the sheer variety of topics covered in Gaelic songs and how music relates to slowing down and travelling more responsibly.

Of course, Ali also sings us a song!

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversation.

Scroll back in our feed to find my interview with Dan Coyle and 'A Taste of Freedom', my immersive story about sailing on the Scottish west coast with Stravaigin Sailing. (Season 5, Episode 1 & 2)

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.

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'Good for Crofting' is a story about living with and off the land. Crofting is an integral part of Scottish culture in the Highlands and Islands, and on a crofting tour with DJ Cameron in South Uist, you can learn more about it. We learn what distinguishes crofting from farming, talk about sustainable crofting techniques and get a glimpse of the unique relationship between a crofter and his land and animals.

DJ takes us to the machair to meet his sheep and cattle, shares about the challenges he faces throughout the year and the joys he gains from crofting. We also hear from his wife Lindsay, who is fully on board sharing their island way of life with visitors to the Outer Hebrides.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to places I mention in this episode.

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.

Coming to Scotland? Start planning your trip to Scotland with my FREE Trip Planning Checklist. Get it here!

Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.

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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'The Sounds of Mousa' is a story about two back-to-back trips I did to Mousa, a small island off the west coast of Shetland. First, we head there at night to witness the return of thousands of storm petrels to their nests. The next day, we return in daylight to explore Mousa Broch and the trails across the island. Along the way, we'll meet the men who take you to the island, learn about traditional sheep farming and dive into the history of the island.

At the end of the episode, I share my top tips for a slow adventure to Mousa and the surrounding area.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to places I mention in this episode.

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.

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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Last week, I spoke with Francesca Lo Verso, an outdoor therapist and host of the “We Are Here, Too” podcast. One of the questions I asked her was about exercises we can do to tune into our surroundings, feel more present in the moment and connect with nature around us.

From this, we came up with the idea to create a special episode with a couple of guided nature meditations for you.

So, today, we aren’t travelling anywhere in particular. Instead, I invite you to hit pause, metaphorically speaking of course, and take a moment to connect with nature through two guided exercises.

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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Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!