Wild for Scotland Podcast

Scotland's Snorkel Trails highlight suitable places to snorkel in search of marine wildlife all along the Scottish coast - and they help us fight against the "extinction of experience".

We speak with Elouise Cartner from the Scottish Wildlife Trust about her work on the trails and how snorkelling can contribute to stronger relationships between people and the coast.

And we hear from Lyle Boyle from local nature conservation charity The Ecology Centre, who helped picking the sites on the new South Fife Snorkel Trail.

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'A Long Time Coming' takes you on a journey along the River Tay, from its source to the sea. We hop inside a canoe to follow the footsteps (or paw strokes?) of beavers who live on this river system - and learn about their troubled past.

We talk about beaver reintroduction programmes in Britain, learn interesting facts about beavers and head out to hopefully meet them on the river banks.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to Ardfern and Loch Craignish.

Check out my guide to where to find beavers in Scotland.

Read the book Bringing Back the Beaver by Derek Gow - find it in my recommended Nature Writing list on bookshop.org

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'All That Could Be' is an explorative adventure story set in the waters of Loch Craignish. We go snorkelling and paddleboarding to immerse ourselves in the dazzling underwater world of seagrass, meet its inhabitants and form a relationship with an eco-system that normally goes unseen.

We speak with Philip Price of Seawilding about the importance of seagrass meadows for our coast and climate, and meet native oysters that have been reintroduced to the loch.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to Ardfern and Loch Craignish.

Check out my Snorkel in Scotland guide.

Listen to my full conversation with Philip Price from Seawilding on the 1,000 Better Stories Podcast.

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We know you were expecting a brand-new episode of Wild for Scotland today, but life happens sometimes and we fell a little bit behind our production schedule.

Listen to our short announcement in your feed today and let Kathi explain what has been going on...

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'Healing Waters' is a deep-dive into my own personal experiences with swimming, grief and depression. The story takes you first into my mind, and then on a journey to the Isle of Coll I undertook in search of healing.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to further resources about the topics we cover on the show.

This episode contains contextual references of grief, depression and suicidal ideation. I wanted to let you know upfront, so you can take care while listening. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123. It's free and you can call anytime if you need to talk. Or email [email protected].

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'Salt of the Earth' is a story about a landscape of extremes. Twice a day, the salt marshes of Scotland get flooded by the incoming tide and the plants that grow here perform their own secret magic trick - surviving and thriving in both fresh and saltwater!

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to St Andrews and links to further reading about salt marshes.

Thank you to Helena Simmons of the Green Shores salt marsh restoration project at the University of St Andrews and volunteer Jess Byers for talking to us for this episode.

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'A Vastness of Space' is a story about my trip to the Flow Country, a region of vast peatlands spanning Caithness and Sutherland. We travel through the area by car, by train, by bike and on foot, and learn about the fascinating ecology of a blanket bog. From its complex system of interlinked peat pools to a variety of birds and insects that call these moorlands their home.

We also talk to Milly Revill-Hayward from the RSPB who - along with her colleagues - takes care of the Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve at the heart of the Flow Country.

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to the Flow Country and links to further reading about bogs.

Check out my detailed travel guide for the Flow Country.

Listen to our episode 'The Big Picture' to learn more about peat bog restoration.

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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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Dan the Merman is a professional open-water swim coach who lives and works on the west coast of Scotland. From his home in the Heart of Argyll, he takes locals and visitors out into the open waters of Scotland. In-person and digitally he fosters a community of considerate swimmers who want to immerse themselves not just in the deep, dark cold of the sea, but also in the culture and language of the Gaelic people.

Connect with Dan the Merman on Instagram: @swim_danthemerman_argyll

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

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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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'A Taste of Freedom' is a story about changing your perspective and seeing the Scottish coastline from a different angle. We're setting sail aboard the Stravaigin, a 44 ft sail yacht owned by John Ormiston. John takes us on a sailing adventure from Oban to the Isle of Mull, Lismore and Kerrera - but there is a lot more to this trip, than spending time on the water...

Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and tips for a sailing holiday in Scotland.

This episode is sponsored by Stravaigin Sailing, a small family-run business that offers boating holidays and sailing excursions along the west coast of Scotland.

For more sailing tips, check out my Sailing in Scotland guide.

Check out the Stravaigin's 2024 sailing schedule.

Remember Heather Thomas-Smith from season 4? Listen to my interview with her!

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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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Wild for Scotland is coming back  with a brand-new season diving into the depths of "Uisge - Scottish Waters".

Pack your swimsuit, water shoes and drybags, and prepare for a jam-packed season of water-inspired stories and conversations.

Our journey will take us from the shallow bays of the rugged west coast to the peat pools of blanket bogs in the northern Highlands.

We’ll go sailing, snorkelling and paddleboarding on the sea and in fresh water, and cover topics like the health benefits of swimming, how Gaelic can help us connect with water, and what we can do to experience Scotland’s marine environment without harming it.

Along the way, we meet authors, activists, ecologists and locals who’re forging close relationships with the waterways around them.

The first episode of Season 5 will drop in your feed on 19 September 2023.

Make sure you’re subscribed and share this trailer with a friend so we can all dive into Uisge - Scottish Waters together - and be Wild for Scotland.

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