Discover Scotland
Welcome to the 100,000 Welcomes podcast.
We've been exploring the length and breadth of the country, stopping to have a chat with people who inspire us from around Scotland. Our host Neil Robertson, from Travels with A Kilt, delves into the untold stories of Scotland in our very first Scotland travel podcast.
Plug in your headphones and listen to the first five episodes now.
This episode comes to you from the beautiful mountains, valleys and glens of the Cairngorms National Park. Neil is joined by Vicky Coy, a geologist who explains the formation of this amazing landscape. We also meet photographer, David Russell from Highland Wildscapes, who teaches us why this area is such a joy for wildlife photography. From the scenic Snow Roads driving route to wild swimming in Loch Morlich, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this part of Scotland.
Join us for an exploration of Scotland's amazing cultural scene from the streets of Aberdeen. As well as dabbling into the worlds of crime fiction with writer Stuart MacBride and street art from the city's NuArt Festival, we go behind-the-scenes to find out more about the opening of the new Aberdeen Art Gallery. Also, if you've never heard 'neo trad' music, now is your chance!
Next, we delve into the glorious region of Dumfries & Galloway. Neil chats to Duncan, the owner of adventure playground Laggan Outdoor, Elizabeth Tindall, a dark skies expert who shares stargazing secrets from the Galloway Forest Park and we explore the romantic treehouse accommodation available at Brockloch Farm. And, have you ever experienced the joy of foraging for your dinner? Mark Williams from Galloway Wild Foods shares his knowledge of the natural ingredients you can discover in the region.
We head to Glasgow to find out more about the foodie haven that is the area of Finnieston. Neil chats to various chefs and industry influencers about the growth of the foodie scene in this part of Glasgow. We explore the rejuvenation of Scottish seafood with fishmonger Stuart Wilson at Wilson's Catch of the Day, as well as sampling drams of whisky at Clydeside Distillery, homemade delights at The Sisters, street food at the Big Feed indoor market, and vegetarian and vegan delights at Mayze.
In this episode we're thinking about Scotland's role in the world of film and television. Neil starts by visiting Bo'Ness and Doune Castle, two filming locations for the hugely popular TV series, Outlander. We are joined by guests including film producer, Gillian Berrie, who talks about the filming of movie Outlaw King, actor Alison O'Donnell from the TV series Shetland, and VisitScotland's very own Jenni Steele, our resident film expert.
