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Host CityHost City 2025 Keynote Welcome Address by Rob Dickson, VisitScotlandThis keynote welcome from Host City 2025 is delivered by Rob Dickson, Director of Industry and Events at VisitScotland. Rob highlights the central role of events in driving tourism, economic growth and global connection, reflecting on Scotland’s recent successes across sport, culture and business. He sets out VisitScotland’s Team Scotland approach and looks ahead to a strong pipeline of major events, positioning Scotland as a welcoming, responsible and world-class destination for hosting events that deliver lasting impact.
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Tech of SportsTheresa Steven, VisitScotland, from IMEX 2025Great to be joined by Theresa Steven of VisitScotland this week. Direct from the VisitScotland exhibit at IMEX in Las Vegas.
Scotland is a great destination for sports and outdoors enthusiasts and fans.
Scotland doesn’t need much introduction. It’s a country steeped in traditions and history, yet firmly rooted in the modern age. It’s a land of majestic munroes and dramatic landscapes, often within easy reach of vibrant cities. At every turn, you’ll find myths and legends (if you know where to look) alongside centres of innovation, sustainable business practices, cutting-edge science...
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2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min2024-03-1400 min100,000 WelcomesDracula (Bram Stoker) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherDracula (Bram Stoker) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesFever Of The Bone (Val McDermid) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherFever Of The Bone (Val McDermid) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesHarry Potter (J.K. Rowling) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherHarry Potter (J.K. Rowling) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesKnots & Crosses (Ian Rankin) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherKnots & Crosses (Ian Rankin) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesOutlander (Diana Gabaldon) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherOutlander (Diana Gabaldon) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesPeter Pan (J.M. Barrie) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherPeter Pan (J.M. Barrie) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesShuggie Bain (Douglas Stuart) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherShuggie Bain (Douglas Stuart) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesThe Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherThe Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 WelcomesCelestial Bodies (Jokha Alharthi) - Scots Reading By Alistair HeatherCelestial Bodies (Jokha Alharthi) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min100,000 Welcomes1984 (George Orwell) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather1984 (George Orwell) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-1300 min2022-03-2100 min100,000 WelcomesArdnamurchan - Gaelic PronunciationArdnamurchan - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-2100 min2022-03-2100 min2022-03-2100 min2022-03-2100 min100,000 WelcomesFort William - Gaelic PronunciationFort William - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-2100 min2022-03-2100 min2022-03-2100 min100,000 WelcomesThe Black Isle - Gaelic PronunciationThe Black Isle - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-2100 min100,000 WelcomesFlanders Moss - Gaelic PronunciationFlanders Moss - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
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100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 16: Cities, Regions & Built EnvironmentMaking our business more sustainable shouldn’t be a huge challenge. Patrick Lamont meets Richard Bellingham, Director at the Institute for Future Cities at the University of Strathclyde to discuss what changes organisations and venues across the business events sector can make to start their sustainability journey.
2021-11-1140 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 15: TransportNeil Brownlee sits down with CEO of VisitScotland, Malcolm Roughead OBE and CEO of PCMA, Sherrif Karamat to discuss the future of travel for the events industry and its compatibility with the changes needed to reduce carbon emissions.
2021-11-1034 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 14: Science and InnovationPatrick Lamont speaks with John MacKenzie from the Roslin Innovation Centre and Professor George Crooks OBE to discuss how events instigate and promote innovation, and to learn how two of Scotland’s leading Innovation Centres are approaching COP26 and the areas in which they will look to change and adapt.
2021-11-0943 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 13: GenderWhilst we have made some fantastic advancements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, the industry needs to do more. Rory Archibald sits down with Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council, Meredith Rollins, Chief Community Officer of PCMA and Derrick Johnson, Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Event Strategy, Talley Management Group, to discuss what their respective associations are doing to achieve gender equality and inclusion and what they think the events sector needs to do to become more inclusive.
2021-11-0947 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 12: Adaption, Loss and DamageFiona MacKinnon sits down with Andrea Nicholas, CEO of Green Tourism to discuss where Scotland is innovating across the scope of sustainability and delivering the practical solutions needed to adapt to climate impacts and address loss and damage.
2021-11-0816 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 11: NatureWhat can organisers and event planners do to make their events and incentives greener and support the local community? Fiona MacKinnon meets with Dear Green Coffee and Revive to discuss how incentives can be an opportunity to give back to the environment.
2021-11-0631 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 5: Opening of NegotiationsMeetings and events are back! Gillian Docherty MBE, CEO of the DataLab Scotland and Patrick Lamont from VisitScotland Business Events discuss the importance of events and the increased demand for face-to-face meetings after a year of trying to do it digitally.
2021-10-3122 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the Journey to Change: TrailerWelcome to our podcast, COP26 and the Journey to Change, a podcast brought to you by VisitScotland’s Business Events team.
2021-10-2101 min100,000 WelcomesCOP26 and the JtC Ep 1: Scotland on the global stage -what COP26 means for Scotland beyond the eventIn the first episode of our new podcast series, Neil and Rory from the VisitScotland Business Events team discuss the Journey to Change campaign, its alignment to COP26’s presidency schedule and how business events can be a driver for change.
2021-10-1431 min100,000 WelcomesFar div ye bide?In Doric: Far div ye bide?
In English: Where do you live?
Looking to answer this in Doric? You’re either a ‘toonser’ (live in a city) or a ‘teuchter’ (live in a rural area)!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesLike snaa aff a dyke.In Doric: Like snaa aff a dyke.
In English: Like snow off a wall.
In the northeast, things like good butteries (a tasty, flaky, savoury bread roll) don’t ‘sell out quickly’; they go ‘like snaa aff a dyke!’
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesYe’re a sicht fer sair een.In Doric: Ye’re a sicht fer sair een.
In English: You’re a sight for sore eyes.
Freshly caught fish, a cold pint of craft beer, a world-famous Aberdeen Angus steak and delicious Cullen Skink are just some of the delights you’ll find in the northeast larder that will make you utter this phrase!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesIt’s aye caul in Aiberdeenshire in November, myne an hap up!In Doric: It’s aye caul in Aiberdeenshire in November, myne an hap up!
In English: It’s always cold in Aberdeenshire in November, remember to wrap up!
As Scottish comedian Billy Connolly famously said, there’s no such thing as bad weather; just the wrong clothes!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesIf yer bradie’s ower het, ye’ll hae tae blaa it.In Doric: If yer bradie’s ower het, ye’ll hae tae blaa it.
In English: If your bridie/pie is too hot, you’ll have to blow on it.
A warning heard in pastry shops throughout the northeast!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesI’m pechin.In Doric: I’m pechin.
In English: I’m out of breath.
A walk along the spectacular Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail will leave you breathless in more ways than one!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesFoo’re ye deein?In Doric: Foo’re ye deein?
In English: How are you doing?
Doric speakers are a friendly bunch; expect to hear this a lot on your travels around the northeast!
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesFit a loon!In Doric: Fit a loon!
In English: What a man/boy!
In the northeast, there are no ‘boys’ and ‘girls;’ there are ‘loons’ and ‘quines.’
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesDinna fash yersel.In Doric: Dinna fash yersel.
In English: Don’t trouble yourself.
Just to keep you on your linguistic toes, ‘fash’ can also mean ‘fish’ in Doric!.
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesCam ower an gie’s a bosie.In Doric: Cam ower an gie’s a bosie.
In English: Come over and give me a cuddle.
If in doubt, a big bosie can solve most problems.
2021-06-3000 min100,000 WelcomesFit they deein doon the herbour wi aa thon crans an larries?In Doric: Fit they deein doon the herbour wi aa thon crans an larries?
In English: What are they doing down at the harbour with all those cranes and lorries?
In the northeast, the harbour is the heart of many coastal towns and villages.
2021-06-3000 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesSummerlee Museum of Industrial LifeIn our last episode of the series, Grant is joined by Gerry Durkin from the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life. Based in Lanarkshire, the museum commemorates Scotland’s industrial and social history, with a particular focus on the mining industry and its role in shaping the people and places of Scotland. With some surprising stories, including the history behind unique tattoos and sandwich eating techniques, and an insight into the history and hardships of Scotland's mining families, this final episode doesn't disappoint!
2021-05-0544 min
100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales - Ep. 10 - SummerleeIn our last episode of the series, Grant is joined by Gerry Durkin from the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life. Based in Lanarkshire, the museum commemorates Scotland’s industrial and social history, with a particular focus on the mining industry and its role in shaping the people and places of Scotland. With some surprising stories, including the history behind unique tattoos and sandwich eating techniques, and an insight into the history and hardships of Scotland's mining families, this final episode doesn't disappoint!
2021-05-0344 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep.9 - ShetlandJoining Grant in this episode, the penultimate of the series, is Lara Thomason. Lara has lived on Shetland all her life, and now takes great pride in taking tourists around the beautiful and rugged islands. With a diverse range of things to see and learn about, from the amazing wildlife, to the wild nights of the Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival, Lara shares with us the very best of Shetland’s tour guide tales.
2021-03-3040 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesShetlandJoining Grant in this episode, the penultimate of the series, is Lara Thomason. Lara has lived on Shetland all her life, and now takes great pride in taking tourists around the beautiful and rugged islands. With a diverse range of things to see and learn about, from the amazing wildlife, to the wild nights of the Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival, Lara shares with us the very best of Shetland’s tour guide tales.
2021-03-2440 min
ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish FoundationIn Conversation with Rt Hon Viscount Thurso, Chairman, VisitScotlandJoin us In Conversation with Rt Hon Viscount Thurso, Chairman, as he speaks of his role leading Scotland's tourism body.VisitScotland
Lord Thurso outlines new initiatives and plans for 2021 and beyond as we traverse the "new normal".
Musical interludes from
Anna Robertson, Scott Figgins & James Harper. Intro music from Meredith McCrindle.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President, ASF.
The ScotsInUs Podcast is available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts and Spotify, just search for 'ScotsInUs' !
2021-02-0247 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep. 8 - Skaill HouseIn this episode Grant speaks to Cormac Grogan, Manager of Skaill House on Orkney. Homely, historic and haunted, this mansion houses a treasure trove of stories and artefacts that have been passed down through 12 generations of the same family for over 400 years. Skaill House and its idyllic location is certainly unique with the site of Skara Brae right on its doorstep. In this podcast we hear all about how this ancient Neolithic site was discovered, as well as the House's many global connections, with stories behind an incredible variety of objects from a WW1 Bolshevik Russian flag and Captain Cook's...
2020-10-2939 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesOrkney's Skaill HouseIn this episode Grant speaks to Cormac Grogan, Manager of Skaill House on Orkney. Homely, historic and haunted, this mansion houses a treasure trove of stories and artefacts that have been passed down through 12 generations of the same family for over 400 years. Skaill House and its idyllic location is certainly unique with the site of Skara Brae right on its doorstep. In this podcast we hear all about how this ancient Neolithic site was discovered, as well as the House's many global connections, with stories behind an incredible variety of objects from a WW1 Bolshevik Russian flag and Captain...
2020-10-2900 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesThe Isles of Lewis & HarrisThis week Grant speaks to tour guide Magaidh Smith from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. WIth six generations of her family calling the Hebrides home, her unrivalled knowledge of the rich cultural history, traditions and communities of the Outer Hebrides makes for a fascinating listen. From Moon Gods and stone circles, to Neolithic history, clan battles and the Gaelic language - discover a wealth of incredible stories.
2020-09-1154 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep.7 - Outer HebridesThis week Grant speaks to tour guide Magaidh Smith from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. WIth six generations of her family calling the Hebrides home, her unrivalled knowledge of the rich cultural history, traditions and communities of the Outer Hebrides makes for a fascinating listen. From Moon Gods and stone circles, to Neolithic history, clan battles and the Gaelic language - discover a wealth of incredible stories.
2020-09-0954 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesPrehistoric Scotland at Kilmartin GlenScotland is rich with history, history that goes back a very long way. In this episode, we’ll be going back 6,000 years with Alan Steele, tour guide at Kilmartin Glen – a site of great archaeological importance in the West of Scotland.
We’ll discuss the prehistoric civilisations that once lived there and what remains of them today. There’s a lot to discuss as Kilmartin Glen has over 800 points of interest within an area of just 6 miles.
So let’s head back in time with presenter Grant Stott as we hear some more incredible Tour Guide Tales from...
2020-09-0237 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep.6 - Kilmartin GlenScotland is rich with history. History that goes back a very long way. In this episode, we’ll be going back 6000 years with Alan Steele, tour guide at Kilmartin Glen – a site of great archaeological importance in the West of Scotland. We’ll discuss the prehistoric civilisations that once lived there and what remains of them today. There’s a lot to discuss as Kilmartin Glen has over 800 points of interest within an area of just 6 miles. So let’s head back in time with presenter Grant Stott as we hear some more incredible Tour Guide Tales from Kilmartin Glen.
2020-08-3137 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep. 5 - Mercat ToursWant to know more about the gory and ghostly past of Edinburgh? In this edition of Tour Guide Tales, Grant speaks to Tania Dron, just one of the tour guides for Mercat Tours in Scotland’s capital. From jealousy-fuelled murder and dismembered ghosts, to witch trials and cheating death at the gallows, you’ll never feel the same when walking through Edinburgh’s streets again.
*Please be aware that this episode will occasionally feature more macabre themes of torture and death and listener discretion is advised.*
2020-08-1746 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesEdinburgh's grisly past with Mercat ToursWant to know more about the gory and ghostly past of Edinburgh? In this edition of Tour Guide Tales, Grant speaks to Tania Dron, just one of the tour guides for Mercat Tours in Scotland’s capital. From jealousy-fuelled murder and dismembered ghosts, to witch trials and cheating death at the gallows, you’ll never feel the same when walking through Edinburgh’s streets again.
Please be aware that this episode will occasionally feature more macabre themes of torture and death and listener discretion is advised.
2020-08-1746 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep. 4 - Maritime MuseumThis week, Grant speaks to Stuart Rich of the Scottish Maritime Museum. With two sites at Irvine and Dumbarton, the Scottish Maritime Museum helps preserve the rich story of a cornerstone of Scotland’s industrial past, it’s maritime and ship building history. We’ll hear what life was like for families working in the often-unforgiving shipyards, the impact of the industry to 20th century Scotland, and some amazing stories behind just some of the boats in the Museum’s care.
2020-08-1043 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesScottish Maritime MuseumThis week, Grant speaks to Stuart Rich of the Scottish Maritime Museum. With two sites at Irvine and Dumbarton, the Scottish Maritime Museum helps preserve the rich story of a cornerstone of Scotland’s industrial past, its maritime and ship building history. We’ll hear what life was like for families working in the often-unforgiving shipyards, the impact of the industry to 20th century Scotland, and some amazing stories behind just some of the boats in the Museum’s care.
2020-08-1043 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesBlair CastleIn this episode, Grant speaks to Mo Tracey from Blair Castle. From royal kidnappings and Queen Victoria's private army to Scotland's final siege, we hear all about how this fairytale castle has been a fascinating place of interest over the last eight hundred years, and why its history is such a draw for people from all over the world - including some rather famous names.
2020-08-0342 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep.3 - Blair CastleIn this episode, Grant speaks to Mo Tracey from Blair Castle. From royal kidnappings and Queen Victoria's private army to Scotland's final siege, we hear all about how this fairytale castle has been a fascinating place of interest over the last eight hundred years, and why its history is such a draw for people from all over the world - including some rather famous names.
2020-07-3142 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesThe National Wallace MonumentIn our second edition of Tour Guide Tales, we hear the tale of the Guardian of Scotland, Sir William Wallace. Speaking to Ken Thomson of the National Wallace Monument, Grant finds out the story behind one of Scotland’s most iconic attractions, as well as the national heroes, both old and new, it seeks to commemorate.
2020-07-3046 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales; Episode 2 - The National Wallace MonumentIn our second edition of Tour Guide Tales, we hear the tale of the Guardian of Scotland, Sir William Wallace. Speaking to Ken Thomson of the National Wallace Monument, Grant finds out the story behind one of Scotland’s most iconic attractions, as well as the national heroes, both old and new, it seeks to commemorate.
2020-07-2946 min100,000 WelcomesTour Guide Tales Ep.1 - Outlander filming locations with Mary's MeandersEver wanted to know the real history behind Outlander's iconic filming locations? In our first episode of Tour Guide Tales, Grant speaks to Emma Chalmers and Anne Daly from Mary's Meanders. Their tour takes fans of the hit TV show, Outlander to some of the show's most famous places. Tune in to hear about the real Scottish history of these incredible sites, and the amazing stories connected to them.
2020-07-2733 minVisitScotland presents Tour Guide TalesOutlander filming locations with Mary's MeandersEver wanted to know the real history behind Outlander's iconic filming locations? In our first episode of Tour Guide Tales, Grant speaks to Emma Chalmers and Anne Daly from Mary's Meanders. Their tour takes fans of the hit TV show, Outlander to some of the show's most famous places. Tune in to hear about the real Scottish history of these incredible sites, and the amazing stories connected to them.
2020-06-1833 min
SkyetimeSKYETIME - Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland - 16TH MAY 2020In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to the Chief Executive of VisitScotland, Malcolm Roughead, about how the tourism industry will recover from the Covid-19 crisis. In the interview Mr Roughead not only describes the various stages of the recovery plan, he also sets out his own thoughts on what tourism might look like in the future.
2020-05-1624 min
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100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: Adventure & WellnessLet's delve into the glorious region of Dumfries & Galloway. Neil chats to Duncan, the owner of adventure playground Laggan Outdoor and Elizabeth Tindall, a dark skies expert who shares stargazing secrets from the Galloway Forest Park. And, have you ever experienced the joy of foraging for your dinner?
2019-09-2430 min
100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: Scotland On ScreenIn this episode we explore Scotland's role in the world of film and television. Neil goes to famous Scottish film locations, including Bo'Ness and Doune Castle. He is joined by film producer, Gillian Berrie, who talks about the filming of Outlaw King, and we catch up with VisitScotland's resident film expert, Jenni Steele.
2019-09-2426 min
100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: Food & DrinkWe 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 rejuvenation of Scottish seafood, as well as whisky, street food and vegetarian and vegan delights.
2019-09-2429 min
100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: CultureThis episodes explores Scotland's amazing cultural scene from Aberdeen. As well as dabbling into the worlds of crime fiction and street art, we meet Christine Rew who tells us more about the opening of the new Aberdeen Art Gallery. Also, if you've never heard 'neo trad' music, now is your chance!
2019-09-0630 min
100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: NatureThis 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, who teaches us why this area is such a joy for wildlife photography.
2019-08-0726 min
100,000 Welcomes100,000 Welcomes: TrailerWe've been out and about 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.
100,000 Welcomes!
2019-07-2201 min
Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways PodcastEp. 133: Golfing Scotland with VisitScotland’s David ConnorLooking to make a big trip to golf’s homeland? VisitScotland’s David Connor joins “Talking GolfGetaways” with advice on various ways to map out a links-golf vacation — including looking past the bucket-listers to find memorable hidden gems, plus getaway ideas for women, thoughts on traversing the country by train and a few a tips on other off-course activities.
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