Preview: A Whole New World - Isle Martin, Summer Isles
03/29/21 • 24 min
What does the Scottish coast look like from the water? This episode of Wild for Scotland leaves the solid ground of beaches and cliffs behind and explores the north-west coast and the Isle Martin by kayak.
‘A Whole New World’ is a story about changing your perspective in order to learn something new about a place you thought you knew like the back of your hand. Travelling is all about these kinds of learning experiences for me.
Kayaking is one of my favourite ways to explore and change my viewpoint. This trip to the Isle Martin, an outlier among the Summer Isles is no exception.
In this episode, we learn about the history of the Scottish kelp industry, the geology of the Summer Isles and the wildlife you can expect to encounter on the north-west coast – from seabirds to marine wildlife and even otters.
A big thank you to Will Copestake of Kayak Summer Isles for his help researching this episode.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
Episode transcript and images from the story will be available from WildforScotland.com from 30 March 2021.
Helpful links and resources
Book a kayaking excursion with Kayak Summer Isles.
Here’s an amazing read about the way we talk about the far north of Scotland (and it’s definitely not so “empty wilderness”).
Plan your NC500 road trip with my North Coast 500 Guide.
Learn how to forage for seaweed.
Listen to this very cool episode on kelp farming on How to Save a Planet.
Try seaweed products by the Scottish company Mara Seaweed.
Hike to the top of Stac Pollaidh.
Follow the Snorkel Trail on the north-west coast. (Downloads the PDF brochure)
Check out the Isle Martin Seaweed Festival.
Credits
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis.
Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace.
Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does the Scottish coast look like from the water? This episode of Wild for Scotland leaves the solid ground of beaches and cliffs behind and explores the north-west coast and the Isle Martin by kayak.
‘A Whole New World’ is a story about changing your perspective in order to learn something new about a place you thought you knew like the back of your hand. Travelling is all about these kinds of learning experiences for me.
Kayaking is one of my favourite ways to explore and change my viewpoint. This trip to the Isle Martin, an outlier among the Summer Isles is no exception.
In this episode, we learn about the history of the Scottish kelp industry, the geology of the Summer Isles and the wildlife you can expect to encounter on the north-west coast – from seabirds to marine wildlife and even otters.
A big thank you to Will Copestake of Kayak Summer Isles for his help researching this episode.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
Episode transcript and images from the story will be available from WildforScotland.com from 30 March 2021.
Helpful links and resources
Book a kayaking excursion with Kayak Summer Isles.
Here’s an amazing read about the way we talk about the far north of Scotland (and it’s definitely not so “empty wilderness”).
Plan your NC500 road trip with my North Coast 500 Guide.
Learn how to forage for seaweed.
Listen to this very cool episode on kelp farming on How to Save a Planet.
Try seaweed products by the Scottish company Mara Seaweed.
Hike to the top of Stac Pollaidh.
Follow the Snorkel Trail on the north-west coast. (Downloads the PDF brochure)
Check out the Isle Martin Seaweed Festival.
Credits
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis.
Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace.
Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Preview: Wake Up - Isle of Bute
Is waking up to the sound of the sea always the peaceful experience you imagine? This episode of Wild for Scotland whisks you away to the Isle of Bute to find out.
‘Wake Up’ is a story about my first-ever solo wild camping experience. I chose the West Island Way for this adventure, a 30-mile long-distance trail that runs across the Isle of Bute. The island isn’t far from Glasgow – just a hop, skip and a jump away – but its coast is the perfect place to pitch your tent in solitude and pretend you’re in some remote corner of the country.
The West Island Way is very beginner-friendly and most people can walk it in 2-3 days. Camping is optional, as the hike is well-connected by bus and there are lots of B&Bs on Bute.
But, I wanted to give it a try – especially because I had never wild camped on my own. Needless to say, it came with its own challenges… You’ll have to listen to find out more!
After the story I share some of my top tips for a trip to the Isle of Bute and a hike on the West Island Way.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
References and useful links
Use my West Island Way hiking guide to follow my footsteps.
Check out Susanne Arbuckle’s blog Adventures Around Scotland. She used to live on Bute and took me round the island after my hike.
Find out more about the World War 2 decoy bunker on Bute.
Book your tickets for the Five-Ferry-Route.
Become a patron and support Wild for Scotland.
Join my Scotland Facebook group to find like-minded Scotland lovers.
Transcript available from wildforscotland.com
Credits
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis. Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace. Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Whole New World - Kayaking round the Isle Martin, Summer Isles
What does the Scottish coast look like from the water? This episode of Wild for Scotland leaves the solid ground of beaches and cliffs behind and explores the north-west coast and the Isle Martin by kayak.
‘A Whole New World’ is a story about changing your perspective in order to learn something new about a place you thought you knew like the back of your hand. Travelling is all about these kinds of learning experiences for me.
Kayaking is one of my favourite ways to explore and change my viewpoint. This trip to the Isle Martin, an outlier among the Summer Isles is no exception.
In this episode, we learn about the history of the Scottish kelp industry, the geology of the Summer Isles and the wildlife you can expect to encounter on the north-west coast – from seabirds to marine wildlife and even otters.
A big thank you to Will Copestake of Kayak Summer Isles for his help researching this episode.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
Full show notes, transcript and images from the story are available from WildforScotland.com.
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