Wild for Scotland Podcast
Tremula Network
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 is for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism and dream up future trips. Each episode includes either an immersive travel story and a few practical tips to inspire future trips, or a conversation with a local who is passionate about sharing Scotland with the world.
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Traces - Hiking across the Isle of Kerrera
Wild for Scotland Podcast
10/04/22 • 27 min
'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.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and tips for your own trip to the Isle of Kerrera.
Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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!
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Calum Maclean on Wild Swimming & Scottish Gaelic
Wild for Scotland Podcast
06/07/22 • 49 min
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.
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!

Flourish - Women's Heritage Walks in Glasgow
Wild for Scotland Podcast
04/26/22 • 28 min
'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.
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!

Katie Murray on Scientific Tourism & Learning while Travelling
Wild for Scotland Podcast
05/17/22 • 32 min
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!

Never The Same - Learning Experiences from Oban to Fort William
Wild for Scotland Podcast
05/10/22 • 28 min
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!

Adele Patrick on Scottish Women's History
Wild for Scotland Podcast
05/03/22 • 54 min
Adele Patrick is the co-founder of Glasgow Women's Library, a textile artist and fierce advocate for women's and LGBTQ rights - but as you'll soon also find out, one of the warmest people you could encounter on a trip to the city.
Listen to my conversation with Adele in which we cover...
- What it was like moving to Scotland in the late 1980s
- How Glasgow has changed since the early 1990s
- What to expect at the Glasgow Women's Library and how it came to be
- Her favourite places in the city
and much more! I even talk about how I got into Robert Burns' poetry...!
Connect with Glasgow Women's Library on Instagram: @womenslibrary
Learn more about the Women's Heritage Walks here and download FREE leaflets for all the routes.
Visit our website to find the full show notes, transcript & our top tips for a trip to Edinburgh.
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!

Uisge - Outdoor Swimming in Perthshire
Wild for Scotland Podcast
05/31/22 • 24 min
'Uisge' is a story about my journey as an outdoor swimmer. From loving the idea but not the implementation to immersing myself in the ice cold waters of one of Scotland's largest freshwater lochs, let me take you on a scenic drive, a hike and a swim in Perthshire.
We spend a morning with Scottish broadcaster and experiences outdoor swimmer Calum Maclean, exploring a lush gorge near Kenmore, learn about water safety and take the plunge in some of the coldest water I've ever felt. And you get to be right there with us - without getting wet!
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 Perthshire.
Use my Perthshire travel guide to plan your trip.
See what to expect on the Glen Quaich road in these two videos: Video 1, Video 2
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!

Lisa Williams on Black Scottish History
Wild for Scotland Podcast
04/19/22 • 51 min
Lisa Williams is the founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association, which promotes Caribbean culture in Scotland, and since 2018 has been running Black History Walks Edinburgh.
Listen to my conversation with Lisa in which we cover...
- Moving to Scotland from the Caribbean,
- The development of the Black History Walks in Edinburgh,
- Scottish books to add to your reading list,
- Lisa's favourite place in Edinburgh, and more!
Connect with Lisa in Instagram: @caribscot
Learn more about the Edinburgh Caribbean Association.
Learn more about the Iron Age Votadini tribe here.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to Edinburgh.
Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.
Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com
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!

More to it - Black History Walks Edinburgh
Wild for Scotland Podcast
04/12/22 • 24 min
'More to it' is a story about links between Scotland and the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but it's also a story about outstanding Black Scottish people and the ways in which Edinburgh locals supported the abolition movement.
We're joining a Black history walking tour with Lisa Williams and make our way from the grand streets of Edinburgh's New Town to the cobbled lanes of the medieval Old Town. We'll hear stories about controversial monuments, ethical arguments, family connections and more.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to Edinburgh.
Book a Black history walk in Edinburgh here or drop Lisa an email to enquire about private tours.
Find out about my favourite tours in Edinburgh.
Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.
Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com
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!

In Tune - Kayaking and Foraging on the Galloway Coast
Wild for Scotland Podcast
06/14/22 • 24 min
‘In Tune’ is a story about an exceptional kayak expedition on the Galloway coast. The goal? Wild camp and learn about local plants from master forager Mark Williams.
We wake up to the most beautiful views, take a refreshing dip in the sea and spend the day paddling from bay to bay. Mark takes us on foraging walks to learn more about Scotland’s plants and wild foods, and we’re heading to the tidal zone at super low tide. Our day ends with a delicious meal enjoying the sunset.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. our top tips for a trip to Galloway.
Browse my blogs about Dumfries & Galloway for travel inspiration.
Find out more about foraging and wild foods in Scotland on Mark's website Galloway Wild Foods.
Join the Wild for Scotland email list here.
Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.com
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!
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