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Vicki Miller nouvelle directrice générale de VisitScotland
VisitScotland amorce un nouveau chapitre sous la direction de Vicki Miller et ouvre les inscriptions pour son événement phare 2025. L'organisation met à l'honneur le tourisme durable et les expériences authentiques, renforçant l'attractivité de l'Écosse pour les professionnels du secteur. Link
2024-10-31
02 min
Mein Schottland (m4a-Feed)
MSC018 – Schottland 2024 – Anreise nach Islay - Teil 1
Auf der Fähre nach Islay Diese Folge handelt von Mittwoch dem 2. Oktober 2024 Im Gegensatz zu den letzten Folgen erzähle ich euch aber nicht von meiner Reise im Jahr 2017, sondern von einer Reise Anfang Oktober 2024. Die Erinnerungen und Eindrücke sind also noch ganz frisch. Mit drei Freunden aus unserem kleinen, privaten Whisky-Club habe ich einen gemeinsamen Kurzurlaub auf der Insel Islay gemacht. Fünf Tage haben wir die Insel und ihre Destillerien erkundet. In diesem ersten Teil der Reise hört ihr einige Aufnahmen aus dem Tag unserer Anreise: Im Fl...
2024-10-15
19 min
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Sounds Like - Islay
Sounds Like - Islay by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Glamis Castle
Sounds Like - Glamis Castle by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Lerwick
Sounds Like - Lerwick by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Culzean Castle-
Sounds Like - Culzean Castle- by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Culross
Sounds Like - Culross by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Kirkcudbright
Sounds Like - Kirkcudbright by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Scone Palace
Sounds Like - Scone Palace by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Cockburn Street
Sounds Like - Cockburn Street by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Wemyss Bay
Sounds Like - Wemyss Bay by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
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Sounds Like - Milngavie
Sounds Like - Milngavie by VisitScotland
2024-03-14
00 min
Voyages Responsables
VisitScotland, Lauréat 2023, prix du public, Territoire & destination
Territoire & destination. Retrouvez la présentation de VisitScotland, Prix du public de la catégorie Territoire et destination des Trophées du Voyage Responsable 2023. Link
2023-10-31
03 min
Scottish Digest
Episode 2 - Oban
Welcome to the second episode of Scottish Digest. In this episode we'll be telling you all about Oban, located on the West Coast of Scotland, which is Dawn’s hometown. We’ll hear from Susanne from Adventures Around Scotland who will tell you what she loves about Oban, and from Lauren who will tell you all about the West Highland Yachting Weekend. FEATURED: Susanne from https://www.adventuresaroundscotland.... Laura from https://whyw.co.uk/ PROMO: Wild for Scotland, hosted by Kathi ht...
2023-06-05
21 min
Scottish Digest
Episode 1 - Girvan
This episode will tell you all about Girvan, and features Susanne from Adventures Around Scotland and Zanne from Go Girvan. CREDITS: Scottish Digest Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com Hosted and written by Dawn Young Edited by Erin Ferguson Music: Epidemic by ES_The Celtic Flavour - Alysha Sheldon Production Company Name by Granny Robertson LINKS: Adventures Around Scotland - A Scotland Travel Blog Welcome to Girvan! - GoGirvan, Girvan, Scotland Tattie Fest...
2023-05-22
19 min
Meetings Today Podcast
Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?
VisitScotland Business Events launched an ambitious Journey to Change initiative in 2021 that aims to showcase how business events in the country can drive social and economic transformation. Most of Western Europe seems to be following the same path, especially in terms of sustainability. Meanwhile, while the U.S. meetings and events industry actively sings the praises of issues such as sustainability and the impact business events have on the environment, the message doesn't seem to be translating into actual practices and government regulations like it does across the Atlantic. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down...
2022-11-09
11 min
Meetings Today Podcast
Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?
VisitScotland Business Events launched an ambitious Journey to Change initiative in 2021 that aims to showcase how business events in the country can drive social and economic transformation. Most of Western Europe seems to be following the same path, especially in terms of sustainability. Meanwhile, while the U.S. meetings and events industry actively sings the praises of issues such as sustainability and the impact business events have on the environment, the message doesn't seem to be translating into actual practices and government regulations like it does across the Atlantic. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down...
2022-11-09
11 min
VoyagesResponsables par TourMaG.com
VisitScotland, candidat aux Césars du Voyage Responsable
VisitScotland est candidat aux Césars du Voyage Responsable. À cette occasion, nous avons fait le point avec Elise Compagnon, Assistant Market Development Manager France sur les valeurs, et les pratiques que l'entreprise souhaite mettre en avant à l'occasion de ces trophées. Link
2022-11-04
05 min
100,000 Welcomes
Dracula (Bram Stoker) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Dracula (Bram Stoker) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Fever Of The Bone (Val McDermid) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Fever Of The Bone (Val McDermid) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Knots & Crosses (Ian Rankin) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Knots & Crosses (Ian Rankin) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Outlander (Diana Gabaldon) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Outlander (Diana Gabaldon) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Peter Pan (J.M. Barrie) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Peter Pan (J.M. Barrie) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Shuggie Bain (Douglas Stuart) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Shuggie Bain (Douglas Stuart) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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The Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
The Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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Celestial Bodies (Jokha Alharthi) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
Celestial Bodies (Jokha Alharthi) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
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1984 (George Orwell) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather
1984 (George Orwell) - Scots Reading By Alistair Heather by VisitScotland
2022-06-13
00 min
Beyond the Clubhouse
Ep 108: Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland's CEO
VisitScotland's CEO Malcolm Roughead shares the exciting upcoming schedule in Scotland for The Open at St. Andrews and all the other major golf events happening in a 5-week stretch. These include Carnoustie hosting the AIG Women's Open, Gleneagles hosting the Senior Open and much more.
2022-04-20
23 min
100,000 Welcomes
Benbecula - Gaelic Pronunciation
Benbecula - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Aberdeen - Gaelic Pronunciation
Aberdeen - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Ardnamurchan - Gaelic Pronunciation
Ardnamurchan - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Beauly - Gaelic Pronunciation
Beauly - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Dundee - Gaelic Pronunciation
Dundee - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Flanders Moss - Gaelic Pronunciation
Flanders Moss - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Fort William - Gaelic Pronunciation
Fort William - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Galloway - Gaelic Pronunciation
Galloway - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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Glasgow - Gaelic Pronunciation
Glasgow - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
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The Black Isle - Gaelic Pronunciation
The Black Isle - Gaelic Pronunciation by VisitScotland
2022-03-21
00 min
Thistle Do Nicely
A Big Bush, an Old Tree and The Devil's Penis
A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!Today we have a bit of a mixed bag for you. We talk about 3 of Scotland's weirdest natural landmarks: The Fortingall Yew, The Meikleour Beech Hedges & The Devil's Point (AKA The Devils Penis). Also, is Pontius Pilate Scottish? We crack the case. Get on your mackintosh and walking boots because we are going on a tour of Scotland's nutty nature. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite: ht...
2022-03-01
48 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 16: Cities, Regions & Built Environment
Making 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.
2021-11-11
40 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 15: Transport
Neil 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.
2021-11-10
34 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 14: Science and Innovation
Patrick 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.
2021-11-09
43 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 13: Gender
Whilst 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.
2021-11-09
47 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 12: Adaption, Loss and Damage
Fiona 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.
2021-11-08
16 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 11: Nature
What 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.
2021-11-06
31 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 10: Youth and Public Empowerment
Patrick Lamont meets Campbell Arnott, International Business Development Manager at Glasgow Convention Bureau and Jessica McClure, CPD Operations Officer, Law Society of Scotland to discuss how business events can bring change and empowerment to people and groups that aren’t typically involved in the sector, and to explore the perspective of youth through the experience of young people entering the Business Events industry.
2021-11-05
36 min
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COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 9: Energy
Fiona MacKinnon is joined by Jonathan Heastie, Exhibition Director at RX Global to discuss the role of business events in transforming to a renewable energy society and the benefits for organisers of hosting environmental events in Scotland.
2021-11-04
36 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 8: Finance
Venues and organisations have invested heavily into sustainable practices but what is the true cost? Rory Archibald sits down with Sven Bossu, CEO of International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC), to discuss implementing sustainable practices for a better future for our industry.
2021-11-03
23 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 7: World Leaders Summit – the venue perspective
In this episode Rory Archibald sits down with representatives from three of Scotland’s largest venues to reflect on the past 18 months and to discuss recovery and the future of events.
2021-11-02
43 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 6: World Leaders Summit – the convention bureau perspective
Rory Archibald sits down with representatives from Glasgow Convention Bureau, Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau and Aberdeen Convention & Events Bureau to reflect on the past 18 months and the plans they devised to rebuild confidence with event organisers.
2021-11-01
43 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change Ep 5: Opening of Negotiations
Meetings 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.
2021-10-31
22 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the JtC Ep 4: Ambassadors for change - engaging business events ambassadors
Amanda Ferguson of Edinburgh First at the University of Edinburgh, and Gordon Hodge from the University of Strathclyde discuss how the universities engage with business events ambassadors, the role of educational institutes in a post-pandemic world and the renewed appreciation of knowledge sharing and upskilling.
2021-10-25
41 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the JtC Ep 3: Business events for change - a corporate & incentive perspective
Neil Brownlee meets with Ben Goedegebuure from Maritz Global Events to discuss the values of the organisation and explore how the corporate and incentive sector can become more sustainable and what the market can do to change policies.
2021-10-25
40 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the JtC Ep 2: Business events for change - an international associations perspective
Our international association partners sit down with Rory Archibald to discuss how associations can pave the way for change. We explore their organisation’s core values, how associations organise events to ensure they are ‘sustainable’ and what the global industry can do to support further change.
2021-10-22
48 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the Journey to Change: Trailer
Welcome to our podcast, COP26 and the Journey to Change, a podcast brought to you by VisitScotland’s Business Events team.
2021-10-21
01 min
100,000 Welcomes
COP26 and the JtC Ep 1: Scotland on the global stage -what COP26 means for Scotland beyond the event
In 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.
2021-10-14
31 min
Towards Zero
Getting back out and about (EP.7)
Fish suppers with a difference, dirty camping and binning our litter to help end the climate crisis and keep Scotland stunning.Our guests Sarah Heward, co-owner of the Real Food Café, Tyndrum Nik Turner, litter prevention manager at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Emma Leask, litter and behaviour expert, Zero Waste Scotland Vicki Miller, marketing director, VisitScotland In this episode, we talk about how to get back out and about without trashing the planet. Litter doesn’t just spoil the view, it makes the climate crisis wo...
2021-07-27
13 min
100,000 Welcomes
Far 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)!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Like 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!’
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Ye’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!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
It’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!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
If 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!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
I’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!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Foo’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!
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Fit 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.’
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Dinna 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!.
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Cam 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.
2021-06-30
00 min
100,000 Welcomes
Fit 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.
2021-06-30
00 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life
In 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!
2021-05-05
44 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales - Ep. 10 - Summerlee
In 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!
2021-05-03
44 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep.9 - Shetland
Joining 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.
2021-03-30
40 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Shetland
Joining 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.
2021-03-24
40 min
ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation
In Conversation with Rt Hon Viscount Thurso, Chairman, VisitScotland
Join 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' !
2021-02-02
47 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep. 8 - Skaill House
In 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...
2020-10-29
39 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Orkney's Skaill House
In 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...
2020-10-29
00 min
La Revue Ecossaise - Le podcast
Episode 17 - Mythes Et Légendes D'Ecosse
Ecosse Toujours est un podcast garanti sans monstres... mais pour l'épisode 17, nous allons faire une exception ! Créatures mythiques, fées, fantômes et sorcières : ce sera un podcast à écouter sous le plaid pour vous cacher si vous avez peur... Dans cet épisode, nous sommes très heureuse d'accueillir Ludovic Ardoise, qui relate ses visites de centaines de châteaux écossais et ses rencontres avec des fantômes dans son livre, Frissons en Ecosse, publié aux éditions Ocrée. Pour aller plus loin: - Ebook de VisitScotland sur les mythes et légendes d'Ecosse https://ebooks.visitscotland.com/ghosts-myths-leg...
2020-10-12
44 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
The Isles of Lewis & Harris
This 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.
2020-09-11
54 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep.7 - Outer Hebrides
This 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.
2020-09-09
54 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Prehistoric Scotland at Kilmartin Glen
Scotland 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...
2020-09-02
37 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep.6 - Kilmartin Glen
Scotland 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.
2020-08-31
37 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep. 5 - Mercat Tours
Want 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.*
2020-08-17
46 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Edinburgh's grisly past with Mercat Tours
Want 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.
2020-08-17
46 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep. 4 - Maritime Museum
This 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.
2020-08-10
43 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Scottish Maritime Museum
This 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.
2020-08-10
43 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Blair Castle
In 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.
2020-08-03
42 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep.3 - Blair Castle
In 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.
2020-07-31
42 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
The National Wallace Monument
In 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.
2020-07-30
46 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales; Episode 2 - The National Wallace Monument
In 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.
2020-07-29
46 min
100,000 Welcomes
Tour Guide Tales Ep.1 - Outlander filming locations with Mary's Meanders
Ever 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.
2020-07-27
33 min
VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales
Outlander filming locations with Mary's Meanders
Ever 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.
2020-06-18
33 min
Skyetime
SKYETIME - Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland - 16TH MAY 2020
In 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.
2020-05-16
24 min
100,000 Welcomes
The Three Canny Heilan Coos
The Three Canny Heilan Coos by VisitScotland
2020-04-29
06 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Adventure & Wellness
Let'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?
2019-09-24
30 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Scotland On Screen
In 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.
2019-09-24
26 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Food & Drink
We 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.
2019-09-24
29 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Culture
This 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!
2019-09-06
30 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Nature
This 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.
2019-08-07
26 min
100,000 Welcomes
100,000 Welcomes: Trailer
We'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!
2019-07-22
01 min
Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast
Ep. 133: Golfing Scotland with VisitScotland’s David Connor
Looking 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.
2019-03-16
1h 00