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Scottish historian Ally Heather and bestselling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker, host This Is Scotland - a weekly podcast exploring the people, places, traditions and ideas that shape modern Scotland.
Each episode blends history, culture, geography, humour and personal storytelling to uncover what makes Scotland unique: from island life and folklore to food, heritage and the changing face of the nation today.
Produced by The Scots Magazine, the world's oldest magazine still in publication, first launched in 1739, the podcast builds on nearly three centuries of celebrating Scotland's people, places and culture, bringing those stories to life in a fresh and engaging way.
Whether you live in Scotland, have Scottish roots, or simply love the country, This Is Scotland is your place to feel connected to the real Scotland.
Join the conversation at podcast@scotsmagazine.com
Find out more:
The Scots Magazine: www.scotsmagazine.com
Gallivant Scotland: www.gallivant.scot
Follow us on Instagram for BTS content: @thisisscotlandpod
Hosted by Ally Heather & Coinneach MacLeod
Produced by Rachel McConachie
Edited by Beth McHugh
Music by Paper Rifles
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Half Pint Q&A: Campervans, Machair and Our Series Finale
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Episode 8: The Real Braveheart, Scotland's Greatest Train Journeys and Auld Lang Syne
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Half Pint Q&A: Where Is the 'Real' Scotland?
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Episode 7: Outlander, Scotland's Lost Languages and the Hebrides
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Half Pint Q&A: Where Do the Highlands Begin?
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Episode 6: Beach Landings, Whisky and the Spirit of Scotland
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Half Pint Q&A: Why Are Highland Cows Everywhere?
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Episode 5: Blackenings, Lost Borders and Hidden Scotland
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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The Half Pint Q&A: Tips on Moving to Scotland
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Episode 4: Scotland’s Cloth of Rebellion, Witch Trials and Forgotten Recipes
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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The Half Pint Q&A: Does Scotland Have a Northern Soul?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Episode 3: Vikings, Scottish Accents and Eurovision Dreams
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Jun 21, 2026 |
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The Half Pint Q&A: Scottish Castles, Island Mysteries and Graveyard Tales
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Episode 2: Scotland's Anthem, Epic Road Trips and America's Scottish Roots
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The Half Pint Q&A: Shortbread, Sea Legends and Island Rivalries
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Episode 1: World Cup Dreams, The Mystery of Scottish Banknotes and Myth Busting
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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This is Scotland Trailer
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Jun 03, 2026 |