Wild for Scotland Podcast

'Traces' is a story about the traces of history you can uncover on the Isle of Kerrera. Traces of Neolithic settlements, medieval conflicts and modern quirks. But it's also a story about the traces, places like Kerrera can leave in your mind.

We're joining local mountain guide Kirsty Pallas for a day trip to Kerrera, a walk to the dramatic ruin of Gylen Castle and a yummy meal at the islands famous tea garden. We meet people who call the island their home, and the animals who live among side - some more surprising than others.

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Calum Maclean is an experienced outdoor swimmer, a talented broadcaster and a native Gaelic speaker. In his work, he often combines all three of these skills, creating videos that combine adventure, entertainment and education to teach others about Gaelic words, water safety or responsible behaviour in the great outdoors.
For a taste of what an adventure with Calum might look like, listen to last week's episode 'Uisge'.
Listen to my conversation with Calum in which we cover...

• How he got into outdoor swimming in Scotland,
• Water safety and tips for beginners,
• Growing up with Scottish Gaelic as a first language,
• How Gaelic influences his perception of the landscape,
• And where you can learn Gaelic too.

Plus, you get to hear me making a fool of myself as I try to pronounce some basic Gaelic words and phrases.

Connect with Calum on Instagram @caldamac or TikTok @caldamac.

Buy Calum's book 1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips from Vertebrate Publishing.

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Listen to the season 5 of Love Scotland Podcast by the National Trust for Scotland.

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Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

'Flourish' is a story about Glasgow's "City of the Dead". We're joining a group of history detectives from the Glasgow Women's Library for a guided tour at the Necropolis, a Victorian garden cemetery behind Glasgow Cathedral.

We'll hear stories of influential women who were buried here and learn about the lives of ordinary women in the city throughout history. Learn how many statues of women you can find in Glasgow, what happened to women accused of being witches, and what Queen Victoria has to do with fortune telling.

Visit our website to find the full show notes, transcript & our top tips for a trip to Glasgow.

Find out more about Glasgow Women's Library women's heritage walks here.

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Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Listen to the season 5 of Love Scotland Podcast by the National Trust for Scotland.

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Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Katie Murray is one of the researchers leading the Scottish part of the Wonder Seekers project, a new initiative that brings together science and tourism to inspire journeys of discovery. I spoke to Katie in Fort William about her own path to scientific tourism, what inspires her to learn on her travels in Scotland and life in the Highlands.

We'll also hear from the scientists who we've met in last week's story 'Never The Same': Siobhan Moran of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and Ian Parsons of Lochaber Geopark. They share their stories with us and what inspired them to take curious minds along on scientific tourism experiences.

Listen to my conversation with Katie, Siobhan and Ian in which we cover...

• What we mean by scientific or learning-based tourism,
• Who it's for (hint: you might be surprised!),
• How to get involved in marine conservation in Scotland,
• What makes the Scottish Highlands such a special place for geologists,

and much more!
This episode is sponsored by Wonder Seekers, an initiative that brings together science and tourism to inspire exciting learning adventures that are unique, authentic and sustainable.

Connect with Wonder Seekers on Instagram: @wonder__seekers.

Find out more about Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and Lochaber Geopark.

Visit our website to find the full show notes and interview transcript.

Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.

Listen to the season 5 of Love Scotland Podcast by the National Trust for Scotland.

Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

This episode is sponsored by Wonder Seekers, an initiative that brings together science and tourism to inspire exciting learning adventures that are unique, authentic and sustainable.

'Never The Same' is a story about the ways in which travelling can turn the natural world into a classroom. From holding a piece of rock that is almost as old as the planet to learning the killer whale's darkest secret (hint: it's not what you think), this story is all shining a light on the experts who live on the west coast and share their knowledge with anyone who's willing to listen.

We spend an afternoon looking for and learning about whales and dolphins from a marine biologist, and follow the footsteps of Charles Darwin to understand the nature and origin of geological features in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Come along on this trip from Oban to Fort William, and learn something new!

Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!

Visit our website to find the full show notes, transcript & our top tips for a trip to Oban and Fort William.

Find out more about Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and Lochaber Geopark.

Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.

Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus materials.

Listen to the season 5 of Love Scotland Podcast by the National Trust for Scotland.

Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!