Scottish History Podcast

30/11/2025

Happy St Andrews day, one and all!
Did you know that St Andrew is also patron saint of at least 7 other countries than just Scotland?

Some good news today, is that both Scots Gaelic and Scots are today being recognised as official languages!
Here's a wee BBC article all about it!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9891455007o?at_link_id=480F3A2E-CDC6-11F0-B2C0-EFE0EC938B81&at_link_type=web_link&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link&at_campaign_type=owned&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_medium=social&utm_social_handle_id=185246968166196&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&utm_social_post_id=611175366&at_link_origin=BBC_Scotland_News&fbclid=Iwb21leAOZRrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6dv1_dPs0Mtczz5z7ZMM2y30OhmNNZimy22N7ZveKBe4kyy7kcj2JFAufQEw_aem_Aww12cRq3CG_X2wc6ltPGg

The milestone is one of a number of new measures taking effect on St Andrew's Day from the Scottish Languages Act.

19/11/2025

History was made once again last night.
It's been 27 years since Scotland were last there. I remember running home from School to watch the first match Scotland V Brazil in 1998. I remember being absolutely buzzing.
Scotland haven't experienced that feeling in a long time until now.
Scotland are heading to the World Cup.
I am absolutely buzzing once again for the nation and the players.
As the old saying goes.
No Scotland. No Party.
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11/09/2025

On this day in 1296 - Andrew de Moray and William Wallace defeated an English force over twice the size of the Scottish forces at the battle of Stirling Bridge.
729 years ago and we still talk of the man, the myth and the legend of William Wallace.

04/06/2025

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EP 86 - JAMES II OF SCOTLAND
In this episode, we learn about the life and death of King James II of Scots.
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17/05/2025

Good evening folks!
Been a bit quiet again, but got the next 2 episodes written, just need time to record them!
I've had a number of messages from listener's looking for the Patreon page and after taking the page down, it warms my heart that people still wish to support the podcast, even with my limited posting schedule, so I have opened the page back up again!
Thank you all once again for the continued support of the podcast.
Here is the link for Patreon.
http://patreon.com/scothistorypod

16/04/2025

Today marks the 279th anniversary since the Battle of Culloden, fought just outside the city of Inverness on the 16th of April 1746.
It was an event that changed Scotland, Britain and the world forever.

11/04/2025

Trivia Time PT.2!
On the shores of Loch Long just past Arrochar, what was this?
Obviously without using Google! If you don't know, take a guess.

11/04/2025

Trivia Time!
I'm on the train from a western Scottish town back to Edinburgh today.
Spotted this castle.
But can you guess what castle it is?
Is it...
A) Dunhurn Castle
B) Doune Castle
C) Kilchurn Castle
D) Inverary Castle

Answers in the comments.
There's no prize to win though. Just fun!

11/04/2025

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EP 85 James I of Scotland.
In this new episode, we start the series on the James' of Scottish and latterly British History!
This first in the series focuses on King James I of Scotland.

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