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As much a part of the landscape as our hills and glens, Scottish Castles come in all shapes and sizes. From the blockbuster military strongholds to the quirky fairytale creations, this week’s chat focuses on some of our favourite castles and wh
The days are getting longer (if not warmer!) and colour is appearing in the garden. The dawn chorus wakens us in the morning and eggs are everywhere! It’s Easter - a time of religious observance for some and fun traditions and feasting for othe
From its heyday in the Victorian era, the fortunes of Dundee declined as traditional industries were lost and employment became hard to find. We look at the post-war years and the efforts that were made to find success in light engineering. Whi
Over the next two episodes we take a look at the travel destination that is on everyone's lips at the moment - Dundee. Scotland's fourth largest city has not always been on the radar of overseas visitors planning a trip to Scotland but all that
A recent cold spell, a country walk and reports of the largest snowball fight ever to take place in Scotland - all had us looking back to days gone by. We reflect on our school days and how we made our own entertainment in an era before the arr
There’s no doubt about it - there are some weird and wonderful place names to be found across Scotland, while the pronunciation of others can leave visitors scratching their heads in puzzlement. In this episode, we discuss how place names are v
The people you meet on a walk around Edinburgh.In this episode we introduce you to some of the characters of the city through the statues that characterise the street architecture of the New Town. From Royalty to politicians, authors , scienti
blow the cobwebs away than a good walk. The Blethers are both fond of slipping on our boots and heading out for a wee saunter or a more strenuous hike that will have us peching (panting) with exertion! In this episode we take you on a few of ou
Over the 600 years since shepherds hit a stone over sandy links with their crooks, St Andrews has been at the heart of the evolution of the game of golf. Rules were developed here, champions created and equipment advanced. Just like the pilgrim
In the week that we celebrate the day of Scotland’s Patron Saint, we take a look at the seaside town which bears his name. How it became a pilgrimage route, a centre of religious fervour and then home to the first of our universities, we discus
As the guiding season comes to a close, and we swap whisper systems formicrophones, guidebooks for Google, we use the first couple of episodes of our newseries to reflect on the changing face of tourism in Scotland. In Episode 1 weconsider t
In this episode we look to the mountains and in particular to the tallest of our mountains - the Munros. Catalogued by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891, we look at the man himself and why his list caused such a stir. Although he never managed to climb th
No matter where you go in Scotland, churches are very much a part of the landscape. Built in the days when even the smallest village could expect a congregation of several hundred, many are facing an uncertain future. In this episode we chat ab
We Scots love our puddings and pies - be they sweet or savoury! In this episode we explore the variety, differentiate between a single and a supper and even explain who Georgie Porgie was.
In this episode we reflect on the changing face of Scottish cuisine and get no further than soups! We look back at the traditional favourites from our childhood and consider how tastes have changed today. One thing they all have in common - the
In this episode we continue the theme of coronations and consider whether the traditions associated with the inauguration of ancient Scottish monarchs have percolated down to the coronation of King Charles III this weekend.
As the nation's thoughts turn to the Coronation, in this episode we take a look at a symbol of our nation's identity. As the Stone heads down to Westminster Abbey to play it's part in the big day we look at some of the stories and traditions th
In this episode we look at the influence Scots have had on the development of Canada as it is today - from politics to education, business to culture. We look at the reasons why they went in such large numbers and why they retained as much of t
The wonder of its generation according to Gustaf Eiffel. The one immediately and internationally recognised Scottish landmark according to Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. The Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site enjoying the same sta
The idea of a sacred journey is a feature of many of the world’s religions. In this episode we explore the revival of ancient paths across Scotland which allow you to walk in the footsteps of Medieval pilgrims and seek peace and tranquility to
Scottish Blethers have made it to 100 episodes and to mark the occasion we look back at other double acts to have come out of Scotland. From Fran and Anna to The Krankies, the Alexander Brothers to Jack and Victor. A walk back in time!
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. We gauge the temperature of romance in Scotland by taking a look at some statistics and surveys and come to the conclusion that a lot has changed since our “winchin” days!
Following up on our episode on Celtic Connections we give some thought to this question and explore how their influence extends well beyond music. Where did they come from? Why is their influence still so strong today on the western extremities
This year marks a special anniversary for the biggest folk, roots and world music festival - it’s 30th edition. We take a look at this special event and why it can justifiably be said that music is the beating heart of Glasgow
In this first episode we discuss our plans for the new year and give our listeners some reasons why Scotland is the place to be in 23!
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