Our Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in Scotland

If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable with a fantasy 24 hours. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible. In this episode I’m joined by award-winning travel blogger Gemma Armit from Everything Edinburgh, Two Scots Abroad and Hiya Scotland. Everything Edinburgh, is a a digital resource for locals and visitors and is hyper-focused on areas, things to do, accommodation, food, and activities by season. Hiya Scotland is a Scotland wide travel planning blog where you can get personal recommendations and join Gemma’s community to plan your trips. Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife Kingsbarns sauna Hel’s Kitchen, Rosyth Glencoe Lochan Stac Pollaidh (Stack Polly) at Ullapool Applecross Inn for langoustines Ski-ing in the Cairngorms Afternoon tea at the Signet Library, Edinburgh Live music at either Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh or Barrowlands, Glasgow Stargazing at Carbost, Isle of Skye Music: Paolo NutiniBelle And Sebastian Barry Can't Swim If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/

If you could design your perfect day in Scotland what would it look like? Where would you be? What would you do? What food, drink and music would you enjoy? These are the questions I ask my guests in Our Scotland. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to find the best places to visit Scotland, from the eyes of the people who have experienced them for themselves. Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. In Season 1 we heard stories of connection, in this season we’re delving more into the country itself and the people who live there. As well as hearing about their perfect days you’re going to learn about the Loch Ness Monster, traditional music, the history at your doorstep, Scottish literature and so much more to give you a deeper connection to Scotland. I cannot wait to share these with you, please give this podcast a follow so you don’t miss an episode and tell your Scotland loving friends all about it too.

My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by literary travel writer Constance Ray. Constance is from the US but is living in Germany. She did undergraduate studies in English literature and had the opportunity to study in London for a semester.  She’s currently based in Europe where she started her literary travel blog. She says she believes literature is one of the best ways to have an authentic cultural experience of places.  Literary travel is a trip to places given value by a literary figure or a literary work and events centered around literature. Constance’s links: https://www.awellreadwanderer.com/ https://awellreadwanderer.ck.page/signup  Places Constance took us:   Isle of Lewis https://www.isle-of-lewis.com/  Hebridean Way https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/hebrideanway  Calanais Stones https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/calanais-standing-stones/  Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/cruden-bay-p2564811  Slains Castle https://www.visitabdn.com/listing/slains-castle  Greyfriars Kirkyard https://greyfriarskirk.com/visit/kirkyard/  Arthurs Seat https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341  Literary Pub Crawl https://www.edinburghliterarypubtour.co.uk/  Food and drink: Kilmarnock Arms https://www.kilmarnockarms.com/  Afternoon Tea https://everythingedinburgh.com/afternoon-tea-in-edinburgh/  Haggis https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/edinburgh/articles/top-10-places-to-have-haggis-in-edinburgh  Books: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde  Sunset Song by Louis Grassic Gibbon Robert Burns poetry Robert Louis Stevenson’s poetry Music: Franz Ferdinand https://franzferdinand.com/  The View https://www.theviewofficial.com/  Skippinish https://www.skipinnish.com/  Paulo Nutini New Shoes https://youtu.be/hmbUNF1Q4R8?si=CeQLC7wnH3KrElPK  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and in this episode I’m joined by Professor Colin Campbell. Colin is a professor at the University of Edinburgh where he is head of organic chemistry in the School of Chemistry.  Colin is also a musician currently producing an album inspired by one of his favourite places in Scotland, which you will hear more about. Colin’s links: University profile: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/professor-colin-campbell  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colincampbell63/ Places Colin took us: Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh: https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/  Loch Oschin Youth Hostel up in the, in the, in the middle of Rannoch Moor. https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/loch-ossian/ Loch Rannoch https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/loch-rannoch-p2569791  Glen Lyon and the Bridge of Balgie https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/bridge-of-balgie.shtml  Fortingall Yew https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/fortingall-yew-p2568631   Wemyss Bay https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/wemyssbay/wemyssbay/index.html  Isle of Bute: https://www.visitbute.com/  Arisaig https://www.arisaiginfo.org.uk/ Five Sisters of Kintail walk https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/kintail/Fivesisters.shtm Loch Bracadale, Isle of Skye: https://scottishseakayaking.co.uk/trips/skye-raasay/loch-bracadale-wiay-island/  Macleod’s Maidens walk https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/macleodsmaidens.shtml Skyeskyns tannery https://www.skyeskyns.co.uk/  Scarasta Beach, Harris https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/traigh-scarista-p523441  Food and drink: Glen Lyon Post Office: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083019656442  The West End Cafe Rothesay https://www.facebook.com/p/The-West-End-Cafe-Rothesay-100083017428207/  Loch Bay https://www.lochbay-restaurant.co.uk/  Colin’s playlist:  Inner Meet Me by The Beta Band Movin' On Up by Primal Scream Everything Flows by Teenage Fan Club Angie by Bert Jansch To Sir With Love by Lulu Make My Heart Fly by The Proclaimers Driftwood by Travis Ghosts by Lau Thunderstruck by Gordon Duncan: https://youtu.be/_EwDlUHoDFo?si=9mSpLI7-C7ApOV02 Sea of Okhotsk by Treeacherous Orchestra An Eagle in Your Mind by Boards of Canada Crossing the Minch on bagpipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjlk7KYdGLA  Theid mi dhachaidh 'chrò Chinn t-sàile (I will go home to Kintail)  ⁠https://youtu.be/mUZDTQNghTI?si=07B-O1Z7BPU2C0b2⁠  Trainspotting scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCtPBFHKSNg Local Hero: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085859/   If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and in this episode I’m joined by Jayne Baldwin, a bookseller, writer and publisher who lives in Dumfries and Galloway. Jayne originally trained and worked as a journalist. She now brings those skills, researching and a nose for a good story, to her non fiction books. She says she’s fascinated by social history and although not an historian, she tries to give a voice to those people that have been overlooked or ignored.   Jayne carries that over to this podcast in which you will learn more about the place Jayne calls home. Jayne’s links: https://foggietoddlebooks.co.uk/ https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jayne-Baldwin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJayne+Baldwin  Places Jayne took us: Torhouse Stone Circle: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/torhouse-stone-circle/ Wigtown: https://www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk/  The Machars: www.themachars.co.uk Bladnoch Distillery: https://uk.bladnoch.com/  Port William: https://portwilliam.com/  Ring of Bright Water statue: https://themachars.co.uk/?Monreith  Barhobble Church: https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Dumfries-Galloway/churches/barhobble.htm  Isle of Whithorn: http://isleofwhithorn.com/    Cruggleton Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruggleton_Castle  Garlieston: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlieston  Food and drink: ReadingLasses (books by and about women and seriously good cake) https://www.facebook.com/readinglasses17  Five Kingdoms Brewery: https://www.fivekingdomsbrewery.com/  The Harbour Inn, Garlieston: https://the-harbour-inn.co.uk/ The Hive in Garlieston https://www.facebook.com/thehivecoffeeshopgarlieston/  Jura Whisky: https://www.jurawhisky.com/en/    Books:  https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1912014696?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz  Ring of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell  https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1910065099?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz  Music: The Proclaimers The Bluebells: Young at Heart  Deacon Blue: Dignity The Associates The Bookshop Band https://www.thebookshopband.co.uk/  Our Scotland season 3 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eCdQdEKOJbMtNQvScvVc3?si=RtsKCeDBQJy9qkL4_CkmKA Mary Queen of Scots’ visit to St Ninian’s: https://www.whithorn.com/mary-queen-of-scots-visit-to-whithorn/  Mulberry Harbour Project in Garlieston: https://mulberryharbour.info/  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by crime fiction author Wendy Jones As well as being the author of the DI Shona McKenzie mysteries Wendy is the President of the Scottish Association of Writers, and a writing and marketing coach helping writers and authors realise their literary dreams.  Wendy is going to take us on an adventure around Scotland - and with a bonus side trip.  Wendy’s links: https://www.wendyhjones.com/  Places Wendy’s took us: Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh: https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/  Edinburgh’s Royal Mile: https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/the-royal-mile/  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collection: http://www.acdfriends.org/  The Writers’ Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum   Stirling Museum: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/stirling-castle/  Dundee: https://www.dundee.com/  Food and drink: Haggis, neeps and tatties. Bombay Joes in Broughty Ferry, Dundee: https://bombayjoes.uk/  Taza in Dundee: https://www.taza.co.uk/  Books: Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory: https://www.philippagregory.com/books/three-sisters-three-queens  Frankenstein by Mary Shelley  https://thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk/  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by writer James Merron, aka AJ Merron. James lives in Edinburgh but is originally from Lancashire.  James describes himself as a hopeless romantic at heart who tends to live in a fantasy world of his own making.  He writes poetry, has a YouTube channel of video essays delivered like letters of the romantics era, and a podcast where arts, media and philosophy collide.  He’s currently working on plans for a creative retreat in a Highlands castle and researching the history of female monsters and demons for a fictionals book. James’s links: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ajmerron_writes  Instagram: instragram.com/ajmerron_writes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ajmerron_writes  Website: ajmerron.co.uk  Places James took us:   Edinburgh Waverley Station https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/our-history/iconic-infrastructure/the-history-of-edinburgh-waverly-station/  Greenock, Gourock, Inverclyde https://discoverinverclyde.com/  Loch Fleet https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/visit-our-nature-reserves/loch-fleet-national-nature-reserve  South Rona https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Rona  Shiant Isles https://www.shiantisles.net/  North Harris Eagle Observatory https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/north-harris-eagle-observatory-p530121  Huisinis https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/huisinis-beach-p523511  Food and drink: The Cove, Gourock https://thecovegourock.co.uk/  Eteaket https://www.eteaket.co.uk  Music: Nina Nesbitt: https://ninanesbittmusic.com/ Seals singing: https://youtu.be/WYlLPyIeapg?si=MtFDUinWQOFGMW49  Machair Machair is a Gaelic word meaning fertile low lying grassy plain. This is the name given to one of the rarest habitats in Europe which only occurs on exposed western coasts of Scotland and Ireland. There are Machair habitats on the western shores throughout the islands. Here sand, largely made up of crushed shells, is regularly blown ashore by Atlantic gales.  Over time the calcium rich shell sand and traditional Outer Hebrides crofting land practices have led to the development of a mosaic of fertile Scottish grassland habitats renowned for their Outer Hebrides wildflowers, Western Isles birds and insect life. https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/wildlife/machair  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Eoin Smith. Eoin is a multi-award-winning magician and author based in Aberdeen. As a magician, Eoin's performances have taken him across Scotland to five-star hotels, comedy and cabaret clubs, and beyond – including the stage of the 500-seater Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. As a writer, Eoin has had short stories and humour writing published around the world, including by Popshot, Two Fifty One and SANS. Press. He has also had features published by the likes of The Guardian, Q and Magic Magazine. Eoin is also an Explorer Scout Leader, and has been volunteering to provide 14-18 year olds with incredible experiences across Scotland for over 15 years. Eoin’s links: https://linktr.ee/eoin.smith  Places Eoin took us:   Aviemore https://www.alltrails.com/scotland/highlands/aviemore  St Nicholas Kirkyard, Aberdeen, the grave of magician John Henry Anderson http://www.openspacetrust.org.uk/?p=646  Road to Applecross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTN46Rv6DVs  Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/   Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://www.edfringe.com/  The Tunnels, Aberdeen https://www.facebook.com/tunnelsaberdeen/  Food and drink: Butteries from The Bread Guy https://thebreadguysbakery.co.uk/  Harry Gow bakery https://www.harrygow.co.uk/  Restaurant Martin Wishart https://restaurantmartinwishart.co.uk/  Music: Little Kicks https://www.thelittlekicks.co.uk/  Frightened Rabbit https://www.frightenedrabbit.com/  Eoin’s playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bHExnyMo9IigA3ovmQXI4?si=40447c9d72294ebc  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Lindsay Bruce, a features and obituaries writer for the Press and Journal, one of Scotland's oldest newspapers.  Lindsay is a mum of two and describes herself as an avid Irn-bru drinker and crazy dog lady.  During the pandemic Lindsay was treated for cancer and it was after that she and her family moved to Scotland, it had been 20 years since she had last lived there. Lindsay’s links: Press & Journal author profile:  https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/author/lindsaybruce/ Just Such A Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Such-Time-Reconnecting-God-given/dp/1908393750 Lindsay’s story about her Papa’s letter to her Gran after the birth of her father https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/6495817/aberdeen-fathers-day-letter-makes-me-love-my-papa-more/ Places Lindsay took us:   Isle of Cumbrae: https://millport.org/  Harris: https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/lewis-harris  Motherwell https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/motherwell-p237201 Motherwell FC https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/  Food and drink: Chapman’s Pies: http://jameschapmanbutchers.co.uk/shops-hours/ Music: The Proclaimers - Sunshine on Leith soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/7sfXW3fw4RHGldmx0HeLP8  Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid https://open.spotify.com/track/1kBTjMOQcmrI5tW94GpdYG  Celtic Christian music: https://open.spotify.com/album/6IRrCtHJN0Wf7Amb0WjS6N  Scunnered: https://www.scotslanguage.com/articles/view/id/5115/type  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.  My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me. In this episode I’m joined by Seattle-based writer Patti Callahan. Patti has been a student, hairstylist, cocktail waitress, corporate professional, and small business owner. She’s also an expert multitasker who has pursued a lifelong love of travel, completed her MBA, and raised two sons. Patti maintains a blog on Medium - @novelsandtravels - and lives in the Pacific Northwest with dreams of an apartment in Europe to use as a home base for wandering the world.  You’re going to hear a tale of two cities where Patti would love to spend her perfect Scottish day. Patti’s links: Blog: https://novelsandtravels.medium.com/  Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patti-Callahan/author/B006QB1ZXI?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novelsandtravels  Places Patti took us: Edinburgh: https://everythingedinburgh.com/  Writers Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum  Grassmarket: https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/grassmarket/  Inverness: https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/  Culloden House: https://www.cullodenhouse.co.uk/  Culloden Battlefield: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden/  Music:  Loreena McKennitt: https://loreenamckennitt.com/  Our Scotland Season 3 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eCdQdEKOJbMtNQvScvVc3?si=k9r6TsvkQsmiVgfmwaD-qw If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places. In this episode I’m joined by Professor Donna Heddle who is going to take us on a historic 24 hours around Scotland and share some fascinating stories with us, some you may know, and some you might not. Professor Donna Heddle is the Director of the Institute for Northern Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands.  Based on the UHI Orkney campus, her research interests include Scottish and Northern isles cultural history, small island studies, Scottish language and literature, and Old Norse.  Donna’s links: Links to papers and talks https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/cultural/institute-for-northern-studies/staff/donna-heddle/  UHI Profile https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/persons/donna-heddle  Email: donna.heddle@uhi.ac.uk Places Donna took us: Cluny in Fife https://www.welcometofife.com/  Papa Westray, Orkney https://www.orkney.com/explore/papa-westray  Iona http://www.welcometoiona.com/visiting-iona/ Lochindorb Castle https://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/Chatelaine/LOCHINDORB.HTM Elderslie https://paisley.is/visit/wallace-monument/  St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh Castle https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/see-and-do/highlights/st-margarets-chapel  Leith for seafood https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/restaurants/edinburghs-best-seafood-restaurants  Milnes Bar, Rose St, Edinburgh https://www.belhaven.co.uk/pubs/midlothian/milnes-bar  St Magnus Cathedral https://www.stmagnus.org/  Torvhaug Bar https://www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/business/torvhaug  Stories she mentioned: Wolf of Badenoch https://hiddenscotland.com/journal/the-wolf-of-badenoch-and-the-burning-of-elgin-cathedral  Archie the Grimm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Douglas,_3rd_Earl_of_Douglas  Bell the Cat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Douglas,_5th_Earl_of_Angus Robert Henderson, Testament of Cresseid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Testament_of_Cresseid  Neil Gunn, Highland River http://www.neilgunn.org.uk/works/forewords/highlandriver.html Anon, Sir Patrick Spens https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/sir-patrick-spens/  Hugh McDiarmid, The Bonnie Broukit Bairn https://www.poemist.com/hugh-macdiarmid/the-bonnie-broukit-bairn  Rögnvald Kali Kolsson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B6gnvald_Kali_Kolsson  Music: Simple Minds https://www.simpleminds.com/2024/01/27/global-tour-2024/  Runrig - Loch Lomond (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQ1pNfbe3Q  Dougie McLean - Caledonia https://www.dougiemaclean.com/  Flower of Scotland as sung by the Tartan Army https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClLLJc16Rzk  The Proclaimers https://the.proclaimers.co.uk/  Johnny Cash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOpafs_mwpo  ACDC - Problem Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOpafs_mwpo  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable. My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible, In this episode I’m joined by James Campbell, a travel influencer from Glasgow. It’s a bit longer than normal as James has filled his day with so much, we are definitely bending time here! James’s links: Instagram: Discover-Scotland Youtube Channel Places James took us: Castle Creavie James’s video from Castle Creavie Sango Bay Atholl Arms, Dunkeld Learn more about John Coe and Aquarius The Kitchin Music: Beluga Lagoon Gerry Cinnamon Have Mercy Las Vegas If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ 

This past season has taken us from Orkney to Glasgow, Edinburgh to the north coast, around the highlands and islands and many places in between.  This is our final episode for season two and joining me to share their perfect day is Laurie Goodlad.  Laurie has written for the Lonely Planet and featured on travel shows, blogs and tourism campaigns.  Laurie is on instagram as Shetland with Laurie, and that will give you a clue as to where we will be. Laurie’s links: Shetland With Laurie https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/ Buy the Guidebook https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/guidebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shetlandwithlaurie/ Links to places Laurie mentioned: Hermaness Jarlshoff Mousa Broch Eshaness Rowin Foula Doon by the North Ness Boys If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/  or email alison@alisonfraser.co

Joining Alison Fraser on Our Scotland in this episode is Sonja Bolger. Ten years ago Sonja, who is a New Zealander, moved to Edinburgh on her overseas experience. She now lives on the Isle of Skye with her husband and two children. Sonja blogs about her adventures and she also runs the Scottish Scran facebook community and website.  As well as hearing about Sonja’s perfect day in Scotland you will hear some Skye visiting tips. Sonja's links: www.migratingmiss.com - original travel website and where you can find all her Scotland content www.scottishscran.com - recipe/food site www.facebook.com/migratingmiss - social for MM https://www.facebook.com/groups/isleofskyetravel - their Isle of Skye Facebook Group Sonja's day: Rose Leaf https://www.roseleaf.co.uk/  Dark Skies https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/dark-skies  Andy Murray’s hotel: https://www.cromlix.com/  If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.  You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast or email alison@alisonfraser.co

Joining Alison in this episode is Gary Campbell, chief executive of the Crofting Commission.  As well as hearing some of the places that Gary has been able to experience and enjoy through his work you’ll also find out more about crofting itself. Gary’s previous work includes 11 years with the University of Highlands and Islands and 30 years as a chartered accountant with EY where he travelled across Scotland advising commercial businesses. Crofting Commission: https://crofting.scotland.gov.uk/  Scottish Crofting Federation: https://www.crofting.org/ National Farmers’ Union, Scotland: https://www.nfus.org.uk/  Some of the places and businesses Gary mentioned:  SaxaVord Spaceport: https://saxavord.com/ Unst: https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/unst Isle of Bernaray: http://www.isleofberneray.com/  Birlinn Yarn Company: https://birlinnyarn.co.uk/  Barra: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/barra-p238701  Isle of Barra Distillery: https://isleofbarradistillers.com/  Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/  email alison@alisonfraser.co

Joining Alison is Edinburgh tour guide Gareth Davies from Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours. Gareth operates tours in and around Edinburgh, taking in the main sites and the lesser known. Gareth moved to Edinburgh for university in 1998, but as you’ll hear, has never left. Thank you Gareth for sharing what would make your perfect Scottish day. Gareth’s links:  Website: https://www.edinburghexpert.com/  Gareth took us around Edinburgh, including Dean Village and the Royal Mile, as well as out to Sandwood Bay in the Highlands. Dean Village: https://www.chasingthelongroad.com/scotland/dean-village-edinburgh/  Sandwood Bay: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/sandwood-bay-p2570711  Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast

Joining Alison is Tide Lines' front man Robert Robertson. Robert is a gold medal winner at the Royal National Mod, Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival and a former member of the band Skippinish.  We chatted on the back of Tide Lines trio of sold-out gigs at Glasgow’s Barrowlands venue, and just before a stripped back tour of Scotland.  Robert’s links:  Website: https://www.tidelinesband.com/   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX39m6HKC8pSzNrUkedNDQ  Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal festival: https://festival.bruichladdich.com/  Robert took us to the following places: Lochaber: https://discoverhighlandsandislands.scot/en/visitor/region/lochaber  Partick: https://www.glasgowworld.com/best-in/partick-back-in-time-over-100-years-of-glasgows-west-end-history-heritage-in-27-pictures-4508683  Ross of Mull: https://visitmullandiona.co.uk/guides/ross-of-mull/  Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast  Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com

Joining Alison to share their perfect Scottish day is Orcadian fiddle and mandolin player Graham Rorie. Graham is an award-winning folk musician based in Glasgow.  Nominated for ‘Musician of The Year’ at the 2023 Scots Trad Music Awards and a finalist in the 2021 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Graham has been making a name for himself as a performer, composer, session musician and producer since he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music Degree. Graham’s links:  Website: https://www.grahamrorie.com/  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi-Y9FRbL2BSuoexDf8BlQ  Gnoss: https://gnossmusic.com/  Graham took us to the following: Old Man of Hoy: https://hoyorkney.com/attractions/hoy-geography/old-man-of-hoy/  Lochinver Larder: https://www.lochinverlarder.com/  Old Fruitmarket: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/venues/old-fruitmarket  Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast  Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com

Scottish History Podcast host Owen Innes has been interested in history since he was a youngster and for the last eight years has been working as a tour guide bringing history to life. His podcast means he can share his love of Scottish History with more than just the folk on his bus trips. You’re going to hear about his first history trips, the history at your doorstep and more, as we discover where Owen would spend his ideal 24 hours in Scotland. Owen’s links:  https://scothistorypod.com/ Orkney travel books: https://amzn.to/3THrBqI  Skara Brae books: https://amzn.to/3THrBqI  Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast  Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we are going to hear from musician and radio presenter Gary Innes. Gary has been performing and composing music for over two decades. Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, Gary is one of the founding members of award-winning Scottish super-group Mànran, Gary is also host of longest running radio show on BBC Radio Scotland – the world renowned Take the Floor, and an ex-Scottish Shinty captain and internationalist. Gary’s links:  Website: https://www.garyinnes.com/ Mànran: https://manran.co.uk/ Take The Floor: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07y72yv   Gary’s perfect day Where: Lamlash, Isle of Arran Food and drink: Cullen Skink, Speyside single malts, such as Glenlivet and Macallan Music: Runrig and Capercaillie Read up on Arran here. Books on traditional Scottish music Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live or how often they’ve visited. Our Scotland facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourscotlandpodcast  Email: scottishatheartpodcast@gmail.com