15 Best Scotland History Podcasts
Scotland History Podcasts
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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
Producer/Network Owen Innes
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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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 209.9KTwitter 116.6K Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact
3. 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
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.6KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Since May 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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4. Scottish History Out of Order
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This is Scotland: a podcast about Scottish history and the places we made it.
Hosts Michael Park, Be Quiet Media
Producer/Network Be Quiet Media / The Big Light
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Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 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
Apple Rating 3.8/5 Avg Length 41 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: scottishandscared@gmail.comMORE Host Stefanie Tyre
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact
7. 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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Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
8. 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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9. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 92 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. 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
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 5.5KTwitter 949 Avg Length 31 min Since Dec 2011 Get Email Contact
11. 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
Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
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
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
13. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
14. Scotlander (spanish language)
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Discover the rich culture and history of Scotland with Scotlander Podcast!Created in 2020 by José M Giner, Scotlander is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating culture and history of Scotland. From music and literature to food and drink, each episode offers an in-depth look at various topics related to this unique corner of Europe.José, a passionate enthusiast of Scotland, shares his unique and often humorous perspective, inviting listeners from around the world to discover the wonders of this land...MORE Producer/Network LALLANS MEDIA
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Scotland History shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | |
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Owen Innes | Host | ||
Jackie Bird | Host | nts.org.uk/stories/for-the-love-of-scotland-podcasts | |
Daniel Downie | Host | mountebanktours.podbean.com | |
Michael Park | Host | bequiet.media/scotland-scottish-history-podcast | |
Be Quiet Media | Host | bequiet.media/scotland-scottish-history-podcast | |
Mary W Craig | Co Host | bordersbletherings.uk | |
Doug Swan | Co Host | bordersbletherings.uk | |
Stefanie Tyre | Host | scottishanscared.com | |
Eilidh | Co Host | generallyspooky.com/blogs/episodes | |
Kieran | Co Host | generallyspooky.com/blogs/episodes | |
Andrew McDiarmid | Host | podomatic.com/podcasts/simplyscottish |