25 Best Scotland History Podcasts

1. Simply Scottish

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Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!
Host Andrew McDiarmid
Producer/Network Andrew McDiarmid
Email ****@simplyscottish.com
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 160Facebook 5.5KTwitter 949 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2011 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature

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Love Scotland is a fortnightly podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland . Hosted by TV star, expert broadcaster and National Trust for Scotland president Jackie Bird, Love Scotland features big names, experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Each episode delves deep into the detail of Scotland's history, its wildlife and its landscapes.MORE Host Jackie Bird
Producer/Network National Trust for Scotland
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 83Facebook 239.4KTwitter 116.6K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Scottish Clans

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For those of you who want to discover the wild and colorful history of the Scottish clans without the Victorian era romanticism, this is the place for you. Riveting stories and scholarly information fuel this podcast, enabling listeners to learn the truth about their ancestors or discover the real story behind award-winning films such as Outlander, Outlaw King, and Braveheart. Presented by Clint Edwards- a husband, father, teacher, retired soldier, and disciple of Christ.MORE Host Clint Edwards
Producer/Network Clint Edwards
Email ****@scotlandhistorytours.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 169 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Scottish History Out of Order

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Hosted by Michael Wilson-Park, Scottish History Out Of Order is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people's stories. Support the show on our Supporters' Club here .MORE Hosts Michael Park, Be Quiet Media
Producer/Network Be Quiet Media / The Big Light
Email ****@michaelpark.info
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 256Facebook 851Twitter 58Instagram 819 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Borders Bletherings

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Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its shipyards and Edinburgh and the New Town Enlightenment. But what of the Borders? A published historian and archivist, Mary, and her friend, Doug, explore the less well-trodden paths of Scottish history and folklore as they shine a light on some of the best kept secrets of times past and present in the Scottish Borders...MORE Hosts Mary W Craig, Doug Swan
Producer/Network Realm
Email ****@bordersbletherings.uk
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Scottish & Scared Podcast

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A weekly podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you.Website: https://scottishandscared.com/Instagram: @scottishandscaredpodTeam: @stefanietyre @sashatyreEmail: ****@gmail.comMORE Host Stefanie Tyre
Producer/Network Scottish & Scared Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 53Instagram 2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Scottish Roadscast

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Get ready to hit the road with The Scottish Roadscast, the Scottish Roads Archive's exciting podcast history series! Since 2018, we have been exploring fascinating topics related to Scotland's post-war roads, bridges, and motorways. With regular insights from industry experts and special guests, it's the only such podcast in Scotland!As of 2025, the series has captured the ears of over 100,000 listeners and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean. Tune in and join us on the journey!MORE Hosts Stuart Baird, John Hassall
Email ****@scottishroadsarchive.org.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 52 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Short History of Scotland

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A Short History of Scotland offers a captivating overview of the nation‚As rich past, spanning from Roman times through to the final Jacobite rebellion. This concise narrative, crafted by the author of a more extensive Scottish history, invites listeners to explore the key events and figures that shaped Scotland‚As identity. (Summary by Sibella Denton.)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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9. Border Raids and Reivers

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Journey into the fascinating history of the southern Scots families known as reivers. Border Reiving stands as one of the most intriguing phenomena in Scotlands political and social narrative. Spanning the entire Borders from Berwick to the Solway, this history embraces the counties of Berwick, Roxburgh, Selkirk, Peebles, and Dumfries. For over three centuries, these regions were home to bands of moss-troopers whose primary pursuit was to raid and plunder their English neighbors...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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10. Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald

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Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald cuts through the myths and misconceptions surrounding Scotland's iconic cloth. Hosted by Jared Smart, tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, explores the fascinating history and evolving stories behind tartan.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. A Thistle with Thorns

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The podcast for all things Scottish history! Murdo Fraser and James Bundy are here to shine a light on Scotland's rich and often forgotten history. Murdo Fraser has been Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid-Scotland & Fife since 2001, and is the Party spokesman on Business, Economy, Tourism and Culture. Brought up on tales of the Covenanters and the novels of Walter Scott and Nigel Tranter, he has always had a keen interest in Scottish history, and now writes and gives talks on the 17th century...MORE Estimated listeners
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12. Adventure Shetland - The Podcast

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Adventure Shetland provides guided tours, walks and hikes around Shetland - a group of islands north of Scotland and west of Norway. On this podcast, I tell stories from Shetland history and folklore, give travel advice for the islands, talk about archaeology, retell Viking sagas, and give an introduction to my homeland for those who may not be familiar with this northern archipelago.MORE Email ****@adventureshetland.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Generally Spooky History

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Scotland's history is full of spooky stories, ghoulish goings-on and magical mysteries. Join Highlander husband-and-wife team, Kieran and Eilidh, as they dive into the myths and legends of their homeland once a week. If you love learning about history, like settling in to listen to a good story, or just enjoy getting a little spooked, then this is the podcast for you.MORE Hosts Eilidh, Kieran
Producer/Network Kieran & Eilidh
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 148 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. The Scottish History Podcast

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The Scottish History Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Scottish History by an experienced Scottish tour guide.www.scothistorypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Owen Innes
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 385 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. Mountebank History of Scotland

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The Mountebank History of Scotland by Scottish stand-up comedian Daniel Downie is a comedy history series charting Scotland's history from the 1st century to the current day. Laugh a lot while you learn a little!MORE Host Daniel Downie
Producer/Network mountebanktours
Email ****@mountebanktours.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 1.7KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

16. The Scottish Food History Podcast

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A podcast exploring the folklore, culture and recipes of Scotland, from ancient superstitions to our own granny's cookery books.
Host Peter Gilchrist
Producer/Network Tenement Kitchen
Email ****@tenementkitchen.com
Location Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. the East Loch Lomond History Podcast

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Take a deep dive into the prehistory and ancient history of East Loch Lomond and the wider area it is a part of. Whether you like just like history in general, or want to know more about this specific part of Scotland, this podcast will help you ponder the evidence in archaeology, place-names and other clues to tease out the hidden story of this wee corner of the country.MORE Estimated listeners
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18. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays

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Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story.A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today.Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recording - the podcast will travel from pre-Reformation Scotland to the present day, alighting on seminal plays along the way including A Satire Of The Three Estates, Men Should Weep, Losing Venice, Passing Places, and Black Watch and discussing their significance in the extraordinary, ongo..MORE Producer/Network Fergus Morgan
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19. Mountebank History of Scotland

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Scotland's history with lots of tory-bashing and jokes about the royal family! From comedian and historian of Scottish history, Daniel Downie @mountebankscotland
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20. The Scary Scotland Podcast

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Welcome to The Scary Scotland Podcast where you can take a deep dive into Scotland's scariest myths and legends. We look beyond the surface stories to explore the historical and cultural aspects of some of the country's creepiest tales.MORE Producer/Network winterstone
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21. A Clan A Day Podcast

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Welcome to 'A Clan A Day,' the podcast where we journey through the rich and diverse history of Scotland, one clan at a time. Each day, we delve into the tales of bravery, loyalty, and intrigue that have shaped the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. From th aclanaday.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Bagtown Clans
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

22. This Day in Scottish History

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A new notable event from this day in history. bagtown.substack.com
Producer/Network Bagtown Clans
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23. ScotlandShop On The Sofa

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There are over 500 clan and family associations registered around the world and the best part of our job is learning new bits of history and hearing from our customers about how they explore their heritage and trace their roots. We love digging into the often bloody and brutal stories, highlighting the lesser known bits of Scottish clan history and the work of the Clan societies around the world. In ScotlandShop On The sofa we will explore all of that and more, don't hesitate to let us know any Clans you would like us to cover in the future!MORE Estimated listeners
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