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S6E1 In the footsteps of 'Trainspotting' with Tim Bell
Warning: this podcast contains adult themes and language some people might find offensive. Set in Edinburgh and Leith Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh was a book set in the 80s drug scene and was later…
S5E10 Abbeyhill and Colonies with Hetty Lancaster
Join me as I head out with historian Hetty Lancaster of Hetty's History Walks to discover the history of Abbeyhill and its Colonies. We toured old industrial sites, spotted ghost signs and…
S5E9 Dr Neil's Garden and spoon carving
Dr Neil's Garden is a secret space tucked beneath Arthurs Seat and beside a loch in Duddingston. Created on wild land by two doctors years ago, it's now a tranquil space with views, seating areas,…
S5E8 St Cuthbert's Kirkyard with death historian Charlotte Golledge
St Cuthbert's Kirkyard has been a religious site since the 7th century and is one of Edinburgh's ancient graveyards. Originally outside the ancient city walls, the Kirkyard is now right in the…
S5E7 A Treasure Hunt: Finding the Trinity Stones
In this episode we head out to find lost stones from a church built in the 1400s which are now scattered across the city. When the church was demolished to make way for Waverley Station, the Council…
S5E6 Railways and memories with 'Train Buff' Kenneth Williamson
Lifelong railway enthusiast and author, Kenneth Williamson, grew up in Granton. We walked around Barnton to view old railway lines and historic buildings while talking about his life and…
S5E5 Midhope Castle: Behind the Scenes at Lallybroch
Midhope Castle on the Hopetoun Estate is an old tower house packed full of history. To many people it is better known as Lallybroch, the beautiful and atmospheric ancestral home of Jamie Fraser in…
S5E4 Nature and discovery in Astley Ainsley
The Astley Ainsley hospital site is a large area of green space in the south of the city. With wild areas, protected buildings and teeming with wildlife, it's a surprisingly special space. The…
S5E3 Talking trees in Binning Wood
Binning Wood is in East Lothian beyond North Berwick and is a historic wood. Once used to build warplanes and then replanted after the war, it's packed full of different trees and was an ideal…
S5E2 Breathing new life into Gorgie Community Farm
Gorgie City Farm is remembered fondly by everyone. Now remerged as Gorgie Community Farm, the location is being revitalised by a new team. As trustees, gardeners and volunteers breathe life into…
S5E1 Spring on Craiglockhart Hill
Easter and Wester Craiglockhart Hills are part of Edinburgh's Seven Hills. In the south of the city, Easter Craiglockhart is a nature reserve and is teeming with wildlife, great views and a strong…
S4E10 Princes Street Gardens with Hetty Lancaster
Princes Street Gardens right in the centre of Edinburgh beneath the Castle is a public park with a long history. It was formerly a loch and was drained to remove the stench of the city's sewage and…
S4E9 Sketching Calton Hill with Edinburgh Sketcher
Edinburgh Sketcher is part of the fabric of the city. He captures the everyday moments, events and views that represent Edinburgh life. I met him on Calton Hill and watched as he created a journal…
S4E8 Late Autumn foraging in the Hermitage
Join me as I head off foraging in the Hermitage of Braid woodlands with the brilliant Hana Koen. Find out all about the fascinating funghi we found, their medicinal properties and culinary flavours…
S4E7 Kinneil Estate: from Romans to racing drivers
Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness on the Forth Estuary is a brilliant place to discover history from Romans to the present day. With a Roman fortlet, a grand old tower house, the location of James Watt's…
S4E6 Lauriston Agroecology Farm and community
Lauriston Farm is an inspiring local collective that is transforming a former traditional farm into a biodiverse space that includes community allotments, woodland spaces and a market garden…
S4E5 A Stockbridge Stroll with Hetty's History Walks
How often when walking round Edinburgh do you look up? Podcast regular, Hetty Lancaster of Hetty's History Walks, took me on a walk around Stockbridge in the north of the city, to look at historic…
S4E4 Park Life on Montgomery Street
Find out about the brilliant Friends of Montgomery Street Park who have brought real joy to volunteering. I went along to see how a Council owned park between Leith Walk and Easter Road has been…
S4E3 Siccar Point and the Deep Time Trail
Siccar Point near Cockburnspath is a stunning viewpoint where Father of Geology James Hutton, found evidence to support his theories which influenced modern day geology. It's a great walk with…
S4E2 Birdwatching with the Treecreepers
The Treecreepers is a fairly new birdwatching and nature group for 18-35 year olds organised by conservationist and bird expert, El. I headed up Corstorphine Hill with El to see if we could spot any…
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Edinburgh Outdoors has published 51 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Leisure.
Edinburgh Outdoors is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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