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#PerthshireHour podcastEp.24: Hidden Histories of PerthshireIn this week's episode we visit an 'Earthquake House', find out about Romans and Picts battling in Dunning, and learn about the mysterious, three-thousand-year-old Crieff Cursus.
Every episode now comes with extensive show notes. There you'll find more details and relevant links, as well as contact details to enquire about being on a future episode of the podcast (or to enquire about joining the PerthshireHour WhatsApp group).
Simply click here to visit this week's show notes.
2023-06-1421 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp.23: Running a Perthshire EventThis week we take a quick look at two local event organisations and hear from them what it’s like running and coordinating an event in Perthshire. This episode features interviews with Heather Budge-Reid, the Chair of Perthshire Open Studios and Alan Govan, Festival Director and Head of Planning & Development at MugStock Festival.
For links and additional information for this week's episode simply follow this link to this week's show notes.
2023-06-0717 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp.22: Food and Drink in PerthshireThis episode will feature some of the best local food producers, restaurants, cafes, and bars, with a discussion on local produce, menus, atmospheres, and unique features that make each foodie destination stand out.
Featured in this week's episode are The Pickled Peacock, 'The Tea Garden' at Comrie Croft, Allan's Chilli Products, Cafe Kisa, Strathearn Cheese, and Wild Hearth Bakery. Also included are brief mentions for Cairn O'Mohr Winery, Delivino’s Wild Kitchen, Well-Fired Pizza, Rolling Stove, and Bonnie Mountain Coffee.
As always thanks for listening and don't forget to fo...
2023-05-2417 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp21: History of PerthshireHello and welcome to this week’s episode of the PerthshireHour Podcast. This episode features a discussion of Perthshire’s history, highlighting significant events, people, and places that have contributed to the region's unique character and charm.
A special thank you to Irene at the Museum of Abernethy and Lara Haggerty at Innerpeffray Library near Crieff for taking the time to share their expert ideas about Perthshire's history. (I also want to add a quick apology to the guys at History and Horror Tours for the miscommunication. I hope we get a chance to hear from you on a...
2023-05-1728 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp20: Exploring Nature in PerthshireHello and welcome to the PerthshireHour Podcast. Each Wednesday we’ll bring a new episode featuring stories and news about the Perthshire area.
In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss the natural wonders of Perthshire with contributions from Laura at Bushcraft Bairns and Daniele from Perthshire Wildlife.
Find out more in the show notes here
You can visit Bushcraft Bairns here
And visit Perthshire Wildlife here
2023-05-1016 min
#PerthshireHour podcast(Extra) Ep19: #PerthshireHour Upcoming EpisodesIn this 'extra' episode, we look ahead to the forthcoming ten weeks of podcast episodes and put out a call to local businesses, organisations, charities, and creatives that might like to be involved. There's a huge variety of themes and topics ahead of us so have a listen and think about whether there's one or more episodes that you'd like to be a part of. (Please note that both audio and text contributions are equally welcome. You won't have to record yourself if you don't want to.)
A full run-through of the proposed podcast...
2023-05-0321 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp18: #PerthshireHour Soutar FestivalThis week's PerthshireHour podcast focuses on the Soutar Festival of Words 2023 in Perth from Friday 28th April till Sunday 30th April. Included are summaries of the following events: 'Plaid Song ‘Poems Intae Sangs’', 'Poetry Slam Competition + Performance by Kevin P Gilday', 'Graeme Macrae Burnet: Case Study', 'Emma Grae: The Tongue She Speaks', 'Kirsty Logan: Now She Is Witch', 'Sara Sheridan and Kirsten MacQuarrie: Women’s Voices', 'Fit’s Doric aa aboot?', 'Sally Magnusson: Music In The Dark', and 'Alan Warner: Nothing Left To Fear From Hell'.
Information for this episode was taken directly...
2023-04-2034 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp17: #PerthshireHour Easter WeekendThis week we look at what's on in Perthshire this coming Easter Weekend. With Egg hunts, Easter menus, a shoe promotion (or two), and... scones?
Also includes a brief mention of the possibility of a 'social media tips' focus on using Meta for businesses/organisations (this covers Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. If you'd be interested in a more in-depth section on this in a future episode please let me know.
2023-04-0615 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp16: #PerthshireHour Poetry specialWe're offering something a little different in this week's (very) delayed episode of the PerthshireHour podcast as we point the spotlight at the wealth of poets working in and around the Perthshire area.
We have a huge collection of poems, read by their creators. Each poem has a special link to the Perthshire area, depicting favourite places, stories, and more.
In this episode, you'll hear the work of Jim Mackintosh, Jennie Turnbull, Andy Jackson, Alice Walsh, Lydia Robb, Patricia Ace, Beth McDonough, Dawn Wood, George T Watt, Hazel B Cameron, Jane Picton-Smith, Karen Macfarlane, and...
2023-04-0244 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp15 #PerthshireHour 15th March 23: Perthshire Mums in Business & Sidestep Social with a free and easy websiteWith Mothers' day coming up this Sunday, I thought it might be good to feature a few Perthshire businesses run by mums. I contacted a few local business owners over the past week and they were good enough to tell me a little about the skills that motherhood helped them bring to your business, as well as some of the challenges too, not to mention the changes in direction that being a parent had on their business.
Featured this week were Karen (from Fun Junction Crief and Perth), Dawn (from Precious Sparkle), Victoria (from Litttle Scalliwags), and...
2023-03-1540 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp14 #PerthshireHour 8th March 23: A focus on Perthshire Authors and Changes to Twitter's Live Spaces featureThis week's episode is a little different. It was World Book Day last Thursday so I reached out to local authors to find out what they did for book day. In this episode, we check in with local authors Helen Grant, David MacPhail, Pauline Tait, Fiona Lowry, Lindsey Gibb, and John Bray (that's me!).
You'll hear about oompa loompa pirates, an entry in an anthology alongside Neil Gaiman and Joe Hill, and much more. On top of this, I read a sample of my own dark fantasy book 'Marcus' which is set in Crieff and is aimed a...
2023-03-0842 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp13 #PerthshireHour 1st March 23: Spring at Precious Sparkle, a Facebook Paywall?!, and a call for AuthorsThis week we take some time to hear about the many ways Precious Sparkle in Perth has changed and adapted through the years into the amazingly eclectic and diverse shop they are now. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to me Dawn, I really appreciate it.
In our Social Media tips and Ticks section we look at the news that Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is trialling a new 'Paid Verification Scheme' in Australia which is aimed at businesses, organisations, and other official pages. How might this impact your business or organisation if it comes...
2023-03-0133 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp12 22nd Feb 23: Learn about Crieff ConneXions' community support, and get some Social Media tips on making your posts popThis week's podcast episode includes an interview with Elizabeth Philip from Crieff ConneXions. It was genuinely interesting to find out more about this broad-ranging community support organisation with connections to various different Perth and Kinross organisations.
In the second half of the podcast, we look at ways to tidy up your text, whether this is a short Facebook or Twitter post, or something longer. I've included a description of two resources which I use to make writing clearer, more on point, and in some cases, more 'on brand' for your business.
Thank you for listening a...
2023-02-2233 min
#PerthshireHour podcastEp11 15th Feb 23: A visit to Bushcraft Bairns at Comrie Croft, and hints on spring cleaning your social media and websiteThis week Laura Norval from Bushcraft Bairns was good enough to give me a short interview telling me about this relatively new addition to the Crieff/ Comrie area. Bushcraft Bairns offer a host of activities for children including den building, making woodland jewellery, mini-beast hunts, hand tools, basic woodwork, and more.
We also look at revamping your social media profiles and how to streamline the process of getting your posts seen (by the right people). Also, don't forget to send us a message if you're a Perthshire creative, or if you run a Perthshire business/organisation. Tell...
2023-02-1529 min#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour ep 10 8th Feb 23 Perthshire Creatives: The Grey Earl, June McEwan, and Storyteller Claire HewittThis week's episode focuses on three different Perthshire creatives. It's also the first time we've pre-recorded an episode. Hopefully, the episode is still worth a listen despite not being recorded live.
Our Perthshire creatives focus includes three different creatives. First is the 'The Grey Earl' and his Star Wars/ popular culture-inspired artwork and greeting cards. We also look at June McEwan who, among other things, creates distinctive large (sometimes life-sized) willow animals. Finally, we focus on Storyteller Claire Hewitt. Being there for Claire's storytelling is so different from simply hearing someone reading from a book. Hopefully, my d...
2023-02-0824 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 1st Feb 23: A brief visit to Aberfeldy Watermill and Homer next door, plus we look at the end of the 'magic button' of social mediaOn this week's #PerthshireHour we talk about Perthshire's multi-award winning independent bookshop the Aberfeldy Watermill, and take a brief visit to the stunning range of homewares and household supplies next door Homer.
In our Social Media tips and tricks segment we look at the end of the 'magic button' of social media. Ten years ago, Facebook and Twitter were like a magic wand for getting information out to the world. Sadly, these platforms seem to have lost their magic touch due to a mixture of promoted tweets/posts, algorithms, and user drop-off. In this section, we think...
2023-02-0136 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 25th Jan 23: A visit to the toy shop, how to use authenticity to build your brand, and some Perthshire eventsIn this week's episode, we take a visit to Fun Junction the toy shop to hear about one of their oddest customer requests, as well as learn more about their most popular toys, and about a way that they help customers to make their Christmas spend a little easier.
We also use the new social media tips segment to discuss how you as a business or organisation can use authenticity to build your brand; whether that's as a blog post, a YouTube video, or a TikTok upload.
We close up the episode with a quick...
2023-01-2535 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 18th Jan 23: A Perth business that pre-dates railways, Social media tips and tricks, and Burns Nughts in PerthshireThis week is the first in the new program format which includes a Perthshire story, a social media tip/trick, and a short mention of local events in the Perthshire area.
This week our story focus is McCash's Country Store which has been supplying animal feed to the people (and animals) of Perth Since 1746. Yep McCash's is older than the USA!
Our Social media tip this week focuses on the ways that you can use WhatsApp to make your customers/ clients feel more special/ listened to (and get your message out in a more authentic...
2023-01-1836 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 11th Jan 23In this week's episode we look at artistic activities in the Perthshire area including a photography competition in Letham and a pottery beginners handbuilding class at Moka in Crieff. We also look at the 'Warm Spaces' initiative springing up throughout Perthshire with venues offering a warm space to visit and keep warm during the difficulties associated with the rise in heating costs. Many of these spaces also offer various forms of free entertainment (including film showings, games, and other activities) as well as free refreshments.
Also mentioned this week is the new 'share tree' WhatsApp group. Contact...
2023-01-1129 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#Perthshirehour 28th Dec 22 Hogmanay around Perthshire and promoting yourself in the new yearA quick one this week as I'm recovering from the lurgy. Find out what's happening for Hogmanay all over Perthshire. Then prepare to fill the next few weeks promoting your new business ideas, creative endeavours, events, or whatever else you'd like to tell us about.
As always, thanks for listening.
2022-12-2819 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 21st Dec Merry Christmas!This week we are winding up our focus on Christmas and looking ahead to how we might use #PerthshireHour to become even better connected with one another in the new year. Comments are now open on John's Green Flame Creative website. If you'd prefer not to use social media (or if you lack a Twitter account or similar) you are more than welcome to post any links or descriptions of what you're up to in the comments.
I'd like to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and I hope all of your endeavours over the past weeks...
2022-12-2126 min
#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 14th Dec '22 What's on and how to feature in the podcastHere is another update on what's on in the Perthshire area. Apologies for focusing so much on Crieff this week. We would love to have more info on what's going on all over Perthshire. If you're from elsewhere in Perthshire please get in touch using the email address provided in the episode (and in the short promo episode) and share what's on in your part of Perthshire.
This week: Find out how to track Santa as he travels around Crieff, learn about how Strathearn Arts are helping keep people cosy this winter, and learn about Auchingarrich Wildlife...
2022-12-1427 min#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 7th Dec '22 Engaging with the SocialsIn the absence of a list of local festive events, we turned our attention to a list of Perthshire businesses, creatives, and organisations who have been using different social media platforms to connect with their audience in unique ways this week. From picture-heavy hospitality on Instagram, to fun community-engaging videos from retailers on TikTok (and no it's NOT just for teenagers), to the tried-and-tested community building, and engagement that can be enjoyed on Twitter and Facebook.
Learn more about the businesses, creatives, and organisations on your doorstep here in Perthshire. In this episode, we also look at...
2022-12-0732 min#PerthshireHour podcast#PerthshireHour 30th Nov 22Grab a coffee and hear about a vampire pantomime, Christmas tree tossing, and the secret to getting all your Christmas shopping done in one day in Perth this weekend, in this week's #PerthshireHour.
Quick note: The Christmas music in the background of this week's #Perthshirehour Live Space is, to the best of my knowledge, copyright free. All came from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYyPTy6425U
2022-12-0222 min#PerthshireHour podcastIntroduction to the #PerthshireHour PodcastFind out more about what #PerthshireHour is and how you can get involved. In this introduction, you'll hear about the origins of #PerthshireHour and find out how to get in touch and get free promotion for your local business, organisation, creative endeavour, event, wellness activity, etc. etc.
Hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for listening in to the #PerthshireHour podcast.
2022-11-0102 min