35 Best Scotland Podcasts

1. Scotland Outdoors

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A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
Hosts Helen Needham, Mark Stephen
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 870Facebook 13.5K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form 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. Scottish Football Podcast

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The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis
Hosts Richard Gordon, David Currie, Liam Mcleod, Andrew Petrie, Phil Goodlad
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 892Facebook 311.5KTwitter 89.4KInstagram 50K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Scottish Wrestling Network

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The Scottish Wrestling Network hosted by Billy Strachan.Interviewing the new faces and veterans of the Scottish wrestling scene with some bonuses thrown in for good measure.Follow us!*****SWN on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ScotWresNetSWN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScotWresNetSWN on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ScotWresNetWebsite: https://swnscotland.com/Part of the Wrestling with Johners PodcastIn association with Eat Sleep Suplex RetweetSupporter of the Hot Tag FoundationMORE Producer/Network Billy Strachan
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2.3KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Scottish Rugby Podcast

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The podcast that takes a sideways look at Scottish rugby. Covering the best from the Scottish Rugby Blog and beyond (www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk) on an almost weekly basis. Contact ****@scottishrugbyblog.co.uk. Theme Music 'Coyote' by WoodentoothGet ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthMORE Hosts Craig Manson, Jonny McGinty, Lain, Allan, Mark Reilly
Producer/Network The Scottish Rugby Blog
Email ****@scottishrugbyblog.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 216Twitter 15.5K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

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Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister's Questions (FMQs) and other content.
Producer/Network The Scottish Parliament
Email ****@parliament.scot
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 86.6KTwitter 167.7KInstagram 31.2K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

6. Wild for Scotland Podcast

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Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland, connect with the country through stories and dream up future trips. Episodes feature immersive travel stories, practical travel tips, and conversations with locals who are passionate about sharing Scotland with the world. New here? Start with any episode that catches your eye!MORE Host Kathi Kamleitner
Producer/Network Tremula Network
Email ****@watchmesee.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 144Facebook 733Twitter 260 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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

8. Unique Scotland

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John Harbour, from www.exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk, is your trusted, expert guide on the Unique Scotland podcast. These carefully crafted, impeccably researched programmes connect you with this small but beautiful land. You'll be introduced to the land itself, the people, and discover what makes them tick. John then takes you on virtual tours of every part of Scotland, from the Borders, to the Lowlands and then onto the Highlands and Islands. The craggy mountains as well as the beautiful white sandy beaches...MORE Host John Harbour
Producer/Network John Harbour
Email ****@exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 16.1KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

9. OnFARM Scottish farming podcast

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Food, farming and rural life from Scotland and beyond. OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, and champion the producers, grafters, and innovators who put food on our tables and keep our countryside green and beautiful for all. OnFARM: Food, Agricultural and Rural Matters in Scotland. New episodes every Monday, presented by Anna Davies and Ross Montague.MORE Hosts Anna Thomson Davies, Ross Monty Montague
Producer/Network Scene and Herd PR and Marketing
Email ****@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 66Facebook 1KTwitter 1.9KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

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The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.
Producer/Network Fraser of Allander Institute
Email ****@strath.ac.uk
Location Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 3Twitter 5.7K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week's news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.MORE Host Lesley Riddoch
Producer/Network Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce
Email ****@feistyproductions.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 277Facebook 5.6KTwitter 89.1K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since May 2007 Get Email Contact

12. Off The Water's Podcast

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'Off the Water' gives a voice to Scottish recreational water users, bringing all aspects of boating together from the National Governing Body, RYA Scotland. In our podcast we will cover a wide range of topics that will be aimed at keeping everyone up to date and connected, while discussing the key hot topics for sailing and boating around Scotland.MORE Host Marc Turner
Producer/Network offthewater
Email ****@ryascotland.org.uk
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

13. 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

14. The Folk in Scotland's Podcast

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Derek Findas and Goron Vor tickle your ears with a rusty screwdriver in The Folk in Scotland Podcast and Celluroids. Movie reviews and chat...we say chat but its a run on consciousness that never leads anywhere good. Often described as Scotlands greatest thinkers (for legal reasons this is untrue) Loads more and videos over at www.folkinscotland.com or https://www.youtube.com/thederekfindasarchiveMORE Hosts Derek Findas, Goron Vor
Producer/Network folkinscotland
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Sustainable Scotland

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Sustainable Scotland is a new podcast from The Scotsman, where we will focus on the people and organisations that are moving the dial towards making Scotland a more sustainable country to live in.To find out more or to become an episode sponsor please contact ****@scotsman.com or ****@scotsman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network The Scotsman
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Apple Reviews 4Facebook 343.5KTwitter 188.9KInstagram 28.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.MORE Host Paul Hutcheon
Producer/Network Reach Podcasts
Email ****@dailyrecord.co.uk
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 11Facebook 840.6KTwitter 152KInstagram 53.5K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Folklore Scotland

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Scottish registered charity telling the tales of the past with the technology of today. Tune in every week for insight on Scottish folklore!Every two weeks you can expect episodes that delve deep into the world of folklore, either with Cathy and Rosie over at Into The Greenwood, or with our panel of presenters in The Crannog. Every week in between, we release shorter storytelling 'Campfire Tales'.MORE Producer/Network Folklore Scotland
Email ****@folklorescotland.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 1.4KTwitter 498Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. UofG Spotlight

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A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process at a local, national and international level through a Scottish lens.
Hosts Graeme Roy, Nicola McEwen, Kezia Dugdale
Producer/Network University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences
Email ****@glasgow.ac.uk
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 6Facebook 360.9KTwitter 136.7KInstagram 191.9K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Holyrood Sources

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The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottish politics. Their insight is second to none - they've been there, lived it, and maintain remarkable connections to Scotland's politicians and the world of Scottish politics...MORE Hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, Andy Maciver
Producer/Network Shortbread Media
Email ****@holyroodsources.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 69 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. The Scottish AI Alliance Podcast

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Scotland's AI Strategy launched on 22 March 2021 with the vision for Scotland to become a world leader in the development and use of trustworthy, ethical and inclusive AI. This podcast will feature updates on the AI Strategy's progress and interviews and chats about all things AI in Scotland and beyond. Find us online at www.scotlandaistrategy.com and on Twitter @ScotAIStrategy.MORE Host Gordon Johnstone
Producer/Network Scottish AI Alliance
Email ****@thedatalab.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Facebook 284Twitter 3.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Scran

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From the humble haggis supper to the finest single malt, Scotland's food and drink scene is as unique as the nation itself. Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman's Food and Drink Editor, is joined by guests and experts to give you an insight into what's cooking in Scotland. If you like a good bit of scran, this is the podcast for you.MORE Host Rosalind Erskine
Producer/Network The Scotsman
Email ****@scotsman.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 10.9KTwitter 14.6K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Scottish Housing News Podcast

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Former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner Jimmy Black and Scottish Housing News editor Kieran Findlay discuss the latest news and chat to influential figures from Scotland's social housing sector.MORE Hosts Kieran Findlay, Jimmy Black
Producer/Network Scottish Housing News
Email ****@scottishnews.com
Location Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.2KTwitter 13.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Scots Radio

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Scots Radio is a programme that spiks aboot the culture and the ongyans o fowk fa use Scots in their wirkin warl.Accordin tae the last census in Scotland, there are aroon 1.5 million Scots spikkers in this country. Ye dinna hae tae wanner far tae here it jist ging as far North, Sooth, East an Wast as yir lugs'll tak ye.I hope ye'll enjoy rummelin aboot in the Episodes, and welcome tae the company that celebrates the Scots Language and the fowk that jist spik it.MORE Email ****@scotsradio.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular 'must listen' insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines...MORE Producer/Network Solid Media
Email ****@solidmedia.com
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Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland's Business Podcast.

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A weekly podcast from Glasgow that brings sharp commentary and real-time reaction to the ever-evolving world of business. Hosted by two of Scotland's most influential entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey,. This is a front-row seat to how global economic shifts, political turbulence, and technological disruption are impacting businesses in Scotland and beyond. Each episode also features candid conversations with Scotland's top CEOs, founders, and innovators, unpacking how they are navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and seizing new opportunities...MORE Hosts Tom Hunter, Lord Willie Haughey
Producer/Network Go Radio
Email ****@go.co.uk
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

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ScotLand Matters provides listeners with updates from Scottish Land and Estates, as well as the opportunity to listen in to recently recorded conversations and interviews with fascinating people and senior figures from all over rural Scotland.Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates at - www.scottishlandandestates.co.ukFollow us on social media:Facebook - www.facebook.com/ScottishLandandEstatesTwitter - @ScotLandEstatesInstagram - @scottishlandandestatesLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/scottish-land-&-estatesMORE Producer/Network Scottish Land and Estates
Email ****@scottishlandandestates.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 9Facebook 4.4KTwitter 6.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. The Ordinary Elite

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Solicitor Advocates John McGovern and Mike Dailly discuss the topical issues and stories of the week from Scotland and further afield. Politics, law, culture, and much more.
Producer/Network The Ordinary Elite
Email ****@btinternet.com
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Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Make Space For Nature

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NatureScot presents podcasts that celebrate Scotland's nature and landscapes. In each episode you'll find numerous ways to connect with - and protect - our amazing natural world. We want to inspire everyone to join the fight against climate change and reverse nature loss. Immerse yourself and #MakeSpaceForNature in your life. www.nature.scotMORE Host Kirstin Guthrie
Producer/Network NatureScot
Email ****@nature.scot
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Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. The Bylines Scotland Podcast

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The Bylines Scotland podcast is the official audio accompaniment to our publication. We delve into the issues that matter to Scotland, and have a conversation with Scottish voices in progressive politics, economics, business, health & social care, education, equality & justice, and media.MORE Producer/Network Bylines Scotland podcast
Email ****@bylines.scot
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Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Made in Scotland

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The best podcasts, radio, and sound art from Scotland curated by the Scotland Audio Network (SAN), powered by Bespoken Media, with support from AudioUK.More info here: https://www.bespoken.media/scotland-audio-networkMORE Estimated listeners
Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland

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Discussing research that can help Scotland deal with climate change. In each episode, we have a friendly chat in plain English about climate change in the Scottish context, with experts involved in our research - our directors, our project managers and with researchers who work with us. The podcast is produced by ClimateXChange, Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change.MORE Producer/Network ClimateXChange
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

32. Life in Scotland

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Welcome to the Life in Scotland Podcast! We're Craig and Yvette, a married couple living in West Lothian. In this podcast we talk about life, culture and travel in Scotland.Craig is a Scot, born and raised, and Yvette is an expat from New Zealand- so together we offer differing perspectives of Scotland. We both travel around Scotland frequently with our jobs- Yvette works full-time as a travel blogger and Craig is a UAV Pilot. In our spare time there is nothing we love more than exploring our bonnie back yard...MORE Hosts Yvette Webster, Craig
Email ****@wayfaringkiwi.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 483Twitter 765Instagram 509 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

33. 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

34. FinTech Scotland

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Hear about the great fintech innovations in Scotland, news on the sector from our partners in Scotland, the UK and all around the world.Voted Top 35 Fintech Podcasts in 2021 by Feedspothttps://blog.feedspot.com/fintech_podcasts/MORE Host Mickael Paris
Producer/Network FinTech Scotland
Email ****@fintechscotland.com
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 490Twitter 4.9KInstagram 167 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact