Scottish Blethers
Liz Lister & Helen Houston
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S4E7 Series 4 Episode 7 - Screen Tourism in Scotland
In our last episode we chatted about the tiny Fife burgh of Culross and how it has come to the world’s attention as a location for the filming of Outlander. We continue the theme in this episode and…
Series 4 Episode 6 | Culross
Following on from our previous episode on Royal Burghs we take a visit to one close to home. Spelt Culross but pronounced Coo-Ross, this burgh stands in a 17th C time warp, due to a great storm that…
S4E5 Series 4 Episode 5 | Crusing
In this episode we take to the high seas as we explore the growing demand for luxury cruising. We look at the origins of the cruise industry in transporting mail and passengers and how it developed…
Series 4 Episode 4 - Royal Burgos
Burgh. It’s the word that never fails to trip up visitors to Scotland. Is it pronounced BURG, or maybe BURROW? No - it’s BURRA. In this episode we talk about these settlements which were first…
Series 4 Episode 3 | It’s Different in Scotland
Prompted by a recent visit to the counties of Southern England, Liz and Helen reflect on their experience of life in England and the ways in which it differs from their well-kent Scottish way of…
Series 4 Episode 2 | Sanat in Scotland
We are very excited - just one more sleep till Santa comes. But who is Santa? In this episode we talk about the myths, legends and facts surrounding not just Santa but also Father Christmas and try…
S4E1 Series 4 Episode 1 | We're Back
Scottish Blethers have had a very busy and different few months but we are back now to our podcasting ‘glory’! In this episode we chat about the past 6 six months and the various things we have been…
Series 3 Episode 13 | Scots in America
In this episode we look at some of the features of the Scottish character that have enabled Scots to survive and prosper. We look in particular at the Scots who helped found the United States of…
Series 3 Episode 12 | Scottish Icons and identity
In this episode we explore the shared culture, languages and traditions that give the Scots their strong sense of national identity. We look at some of the icons that are associated with Scotland…
Series 3 Episode 11 | Scottish Castles
As much a part of the landscape as our hills and glens, Scottish Castles come in all shapes and sizes. From the blockbuster military strongholds to the quirky fairytale creations, this week’s chat…
Series 3 Episode 10 | Easter in Scotland
The days are getting longer (if not warmer!) and colour is appearing in the garden. The dawn chorus wakens us in the morning and eggs are everywhere! It’s Easter - a time of religious observance for…
Series 3 Episode 9 | Dundee Part Two - Post WWII - Decline and Reinvention
From its heyday in the Victorian era, the fortunes of Dundee declined as traditional industries were lost and employment became hard to find. We look at the post-war years and the efforts that were…
Series 3 Episode 8 | Dundee Part One - The Rise of Dundee up to WWII
Over the next two episodes we take a look at the travel destination that is on everyone's lips at the moment - Dundee. Scotland's fourth largest city has not always been on the radar of overseas…
Series 3 Episode 7 | It was Different in Our Day
A recent cold spell, a country walk and reports of the largest snowball fight ever to take place in Scotland - all had us looking back to days gone by. We reflect on our school days and how we made…
Series 3 Episode 6 | Scottish Place Names
There’s no doubt about it - there are some weird and wonderful place names to be found across Scotland, while the pronunciation of others can leave visitors scratching their heads in puzzlement. In…
Series 3 Episode 5 | Statues
The people you meet on a walk around Edinburgh. In this episode we introduce you to some of the characters of the city through the statues that characterise the street architecture of the New Town.…
Series 3 Episode 4 | Favourite Walks
blow the cobwebs away than a good walk. The Blethers are both fond of slipping on our boots and heading out for a wee saunter or a more strenuous hike that will have us peching (panting) with…
Series 3 Episode 3 | St Andrews - home of golf
Over the 600 years since shepherds hit a stone over sandy links with their crooks, St Andrews has been at the heart of the evolution of the game of golf. Rules were developed here, champions created…
Series 3 Episode 2 | St Andrews
In the week that we celebrate the day of Scotland’s Patron Saint, we take a look at the seaside town which bears his name. How it became a pilgrimage route, a centre of religious fervour and then…
Series 3 Episode 1 | Wish you were here? Tourism in Scotland
As the guiding season comes to a close, and we swap whisper systems for microphones, guidebooks for Google, we use the first couple of episodes of our new series to reflect on the changing face of…
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