Wild for Scotland Podcast

Island Hopping - An Adventure to Iona, Staffa and Treshnish Isles

How many islands can you visit in one day? Turns out, quite a few! The islands surrounding the Isle of Mull make for great island hopping on the west coast. “Island Hopp

A Winter’s Morning - The Lochs & Glens of Argyll in Winter

'A Winter's Morning' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the February episode. In this story, I take you to one of my favourite regions in S

The First Seven Years - Robert Burns & Alloway

'The First Seven Years' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the January episode. In this story, we travel to Alloway, an unassuming suburb of Ayr

A Celebration of Darkness - Winter in Scotland

'A Celebration of Darkness' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the December episode. Today's episode is a little different. It consists of

Shetland Archaeology & Crofting with Chris Dyer

Join me for a conversation with Shetland-based archaeologist and crofter Chris Dyer from Garths Croft in Bressay. Chris Dyer is a professional archaeologist, military hi

Anything But Grey - Aberdeen in Winter

'Anything But Grey' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the November episode. In this story, we head to the northeast coast and explore Scotland&

Reimagining the Highlands with Will Sadler & Fiona Mackenzie

Join me for a conversation with podcast producer Will Sadler about his work on the "Highlands Reimagined" series. Will explains his process of making a show about life in

There’s nothing quite like it - Travel Tips for Perthshire in Autumn

There’s nothing quite like it' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the October episode. In this story, we're immersed in Scotland's Big Tree

The Last Days of Summer - Exploring the Trossachs (+ Travel Tips)

'The Last Days of Summer' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the September episode. In this story, we slowly watch the seasons change on an acti

Highlands Reimagined: From the ground up (PART 3)

Who has the power to change what life in the Highlands has to offer? “Highlands Reimagined” is a 3-part documentary series about life in the northern Highlands presented

Highlands Reimagined: Home truths (PART 2)

What do you do, when you want to live in the village you grew up in, but there are no houses for sale or for rent, and the only jobs available are seasonal or temporary r

Highlands Reimagined: Not just a pretty place (PART 1)

What makes the far north of the Scottish Highlands a place where young people want to stay?  "Highlands Reimagined” is a 3-part documentary series about life in the nort

Introducing: Highlands Reimagined

If you’re an avid listener of Wild for Scotland, I think you’d agree that Scotland is more than just a pretty landscape. I’m thrilled to be partnering with Anya Media an

Edged in Stone - The dark history of Sutherland (+ Travel Tips)

'Edged in Stone' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the August episode. In this story, we're heading north to Sutherland. Our journey begin

Through the Haar - Archaeology in Rousay (+ Orkney Travel Tips)

'Through the Haar' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the July episode. In this story, I take you with me on the ferry from Tingwall to Rousay,

Waiting for the Sun - Summer Solstice in Shetland (+ Travel Tips)

'Waiting for the Sun' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the June episode. In this story, I'm taking you with me to Mainland Shetland and t

Frozen in Time - Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (+ Travel Tips)

'Frozen in Time' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the May episode. In this story, we travel to the southwest of Scotland and spend a few days

A Whisky Tour in Dufftown & Tips for the Malt Whisky Trail

Let's pour ourselves a dram and follow the Malt Whisky Trail! We'll go on a whisky-infused walking tour around Dufftown and learn what else there is to do in th

Sleep Came Early - Cherry Blossom in Helensburgh (+ Travel Tips)

'Sleep Came Early' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the April episode. Join me for a journey to Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde and let&apos

A Highland Safari (+ Tips for Wildlife Watching in Scotland)

Let's go on a Highland Safari in the Cairngorms National Park and spend time exploring the Snow Roads! ‘The Birds and the Trees’ is a story about a scenic road trip