Scottish History Out of Order

Be Quiet Media / The Big Light
  • 4.8 (146)
  • HISTORY

Hosted by Michael Wilson-Park, Scottish History Out Of Order is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people’s stories. Support the show on our Supporters' Club here.

  1. SEP 3

    Black Agnes - The Woman Who Destroyed The English Army

    It is 1338. Dunbar Castle is being besieged by the forces of the English King Edward III. The lord of the castle is gone, leaving his his wife in charge.  Unfortunately for William Montagu, the English General in charge of the siege, Countess Agnes of Dunbar and March is one of the biggest bad-asses to have ever lived... Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, leave a comment if you listen on Spotify, and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional production and mastering by Brian McAlpine. Additional voices by Ashleigh Wilson-Park and Dylan Richards.

    19 min

  2. AUG 10

    The Many Lives of Duff House - The Weird & Wonderful Story of an Iconic Stately Home

    Kevin James has travelled all the way from Canada to visit Aberdeenshire's biggest White Elephant, a country house set in the scenic surroundings of Banff. What he finds at Duff House though, is a site full of history, humanity and potential. What does the past, present, and future of Duff House look like? Join Kevin and find out. Presented by Kevin James Produced by Michael Wilson-Park Written by Michael Wilson-Park & Kevin James Engineering & Mastering by Brian McAlpine Additional voices by Flora Zajicek, Dylan Richards, Brian McAlpine, Michael Wilson-Park

    38 min

  3. JUN 9

    A Lighthouse - What Really Happened on the Flannan Isles?

    It is 1900. You are alone on Eilean Mòr, in the shadow of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse... where all of the keepers have disappeared. It's your job to find out why. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, leave a comment if you listen on Spotify, and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional production, mastering, and voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch Bain.

    10 min

  4. MAY 12

    The Poisoned Isle - When The British Government Used Anthrax In Scotland

    To celebrate our new partnership with The Big Light, we have revisited and remade one of the podcast's most popular episodes. This is The Poisoned Isle as you've never heard it before. Brand new episodes soon! It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep are dying for the war effort. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, leave a comment if you listen on Spotify, and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional production, mastering, and voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch Bain.

    14 min

  5. APR 2 · BONUS

    A Wee Update from Michael...

    Just a wee update from Michael on what's been happening in my life and what to expect from the next era of this podcast, which will now be known as Scottish History Out Of Order.   Listen to Hunting The Whisky Bandits now

    2 min

  6. 07/19/2024 · BONUS

    The Scientist & The CIA - MK ULTRA & The Sleep Room

    It is 1959. You're at the mercy of Dr Ewen Cameron, his Sleep Room at the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal, Canada, and Subproject 68 of something you'd never heard of called MKULTRA. CW: This episode contains references to and depictions of inhumane treatment which may be troubling for some listeners. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Additional voices by Chris Moriarty, Mitch Bain, Meghan Crabtree, Sarah-Louise Kelly, Leanne Milne, Jamie Mowat, Alex Muncie & Panda McPanderson. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat..

    15 min

  7. 06/14/2024

    138CE - Life on Hadrian’s Wall (with Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller)

    How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Michael is joined by Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller to talk about what life would have been like for ordinary soldiers living on Hadrian's Wall, and how the uncertainty that came with his death might have affected them. This episode is part one of a three parter - so make sure to subscribe to Scotland for parts two and three (I fall down a hole in one of them so... stay tuned). Subscribe to Tasting History with Max Miller here. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Production assistance from David Allan. Thank you to Max Miller for agreeing to be part of the episode.

    12 min

  8. 06/01/2024

    Robert Burns & The Rosamond

    It is 1792. Robert Burns is about to single-handedly storm a ship full of smugglers and kickstart the French Revolution... or is he? Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here.  CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain. A special version of 'The Deil's Awa' Wi' The Exciseman' was recorded by Graeme Johncock of Scotland's Stories. You can get Graeme's book on Blackwell's here, and check out his website here

    15 min
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Hosted by Michael Wilson-Park, Scottish History Out Of Order is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people’s stories. Support the show on our Supporters' Club here.

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  • Creator
    Be Quiet Media / The Big Light
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 - Be Quiet Media | All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Scottish History Out of Order

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