The Scottish Mushroom Podcast

Scottish Mushroom Podcast
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Join us as we take a journey through the forests, meadows, and mountains of Scotland, discovering the diverse array of mushrooms that call this country home. From the beloved chanterelles and porcini to the lesser-known inkcaps and stinkhorns, we'll explore the different species and their unique characteristics. But our podcast is not just about mushrooms - we'll also dive into the cultural and historical significance of fungi in Scotland. From ancient folklore and traditions to modern-day culinary and medicinal uses, mushrooms have played a vital role in Scottish culture for centuries.

Episodes

  1. 12/18/2025

    A Brush with Fungi- Artist David Mitchell

    Angus-based Artist David Mitchell chats about his gorgeousbook- A Brush With Fungi. David has spent countless hours alongside fungi, foraging for them, dissecting them and painting them, and in this episode, we hear about his journey as an artist publishing his first book at 75, his love for mushrooms, and exactly how long a mushroom can survive in the UK postal system!   David’s book is sumptuous and a beautiful love letter to fungi- the perfect Xmas gift for the mushroom lover in your life.   Links: https://www.summerfieldbooks.com/product/a-brush-with-fungi/ Facebook: facebook.com/p/David-Mitchell-Art-100067706303625/?locale=en_GB

    39 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    The Live Episode! from Dundee Fringe

    It's the 'filmed before a live studio audience' episode! Join me and guests Suzanne Scott, Hendrik Mans, and Sam Worrall in a special episode filmed/recorded live at the Dundee Fringe Festival 14th Sept 2025

    1h 10m

  3. 06/20/2025

    Growing in Glasgow and Foraging further afield!

    Growing in Glasgow and foraging further afield!  Overconfident squirrels! Mushroom cocktails! Sustainable mushroom cultivation practices! In this episode, mushroom grower Hendrick from the Glasgow Mushroom Company and Sam from foraging company Coeur Sauvage talk growing and foraging for mushrooms, and the business of both. Of course we take a few delightful wee detours on the way to indulge in our favourite mushroom recipes, including cocktails! And there's an excitingannouncement at the start...

    1h 2m

  4. 02/03/2025

    Mushroom Musings- a solo episode

    Come for a walk with me! If you’re hankering for the heightof mushroom season, this episode is the antidote to the less-abundant winter months. Recorded in October while I was rambling (in both senses!) by the river Spey, this episode is a live recording of me moving through the beautiful countryside of Aviemore, meeting mushrooms and mushroom lovers on the way.

    22 min

  5. 09/10/2024

    Mushrooms Mean Business

    Entrepreneurship and mycelial eco-and-socially-conscious business practices! Growing challenges! Tips on how to get started as a mushroom farmer! The brilliant Dr Alisha Fuller-Armarh from Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms joins me to chat about starting her business, and her 10 year mushroom growing journey that took her from the tropical climes of Jamaica to the colder (but no less stunning) Dumfries and Galloway, where she has established one of Scotland’s most varied and eco-conscious gourmet mushroom farms. And growing gourmets is just the start! If you love mushroom growing and cooking tips, and grounded, warts-and-all entrepreneurial conversation from an inspiring businesswoman, this is the episode for you! www.deermanor.co.uk insta deer_manor_mushrooms

    42 min

  6. 07/12/2024

    Mushroom Music: Hannah Read

    In this month's episode of the Scottish Mushroom podcast, host Lynne Campbell chats with musician Hannah Read about her album "The Fungi Sessions, Volume One." Hannah shares her unique journey of growing up in a mushroom-loving family, the inspiration behind her music, and the special tribute to her late father, a renowned mycologist. They discuss the creative process, the connections formed through fungi, and upcoming projects, including a performance at the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Join us for an enchanting conversation that intertwines music, nature, and the magical world of fungi. instagram: @hanread facebook: /hannahreadmusic website: hannahread.com The Fungi Sessions on August 15th, Botanics Lates

    39 min

  7. 05/27/2024

    Trails with the Toadstool Lady

    Join host Lynne Campbell on the Scottish Mushroom podcast as she delves into Scotland's rich mycological culture. In this episode, Lynne reconnects with Suzanne Scott, an acclaimed illustrator known for her whimsical mushroom artwork. They reminisce about their fifteen-year friendship, discuss Suzanne's transition from full-time employment to freelancing, and explore her recent projects, including the enchanting Toadstool Trail at Dundee Botanic Gardens. Discover how Suzanne's childhood foraging adventures inspired her art and how her work continues to foster a love for nature in both children and adults. Tune in for a delightful conversation about mushrooms, art, and community engagement! Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Meeting Suzanne Scott (04:50) Suzanne's Transition to Freelance Art (08:20) The Toadstool Trail Project (18:00) Childhood Foraging and Mushroom Vision (25:10) Community Projects and Workshops (35:00) Upcoming Projects and Future Plans (45:00) Conclusion Find Suzanne on IG @whisicallush or on the web at https://whimsicallush.co.uk/

    48 min

  8. 08/04/2023

    Creating Community- University of Dundee Mycology Society.

    Welcome to Scotland on Shrooms Episode 4, in which I chat community creation, creative interactions with mushrooms and favourite fungi with founder and outgoing president of the University of Dundee Mycology Society, Ben, and its incoming president Holly. Community creation around mushrooms is happening all over Scotland, and here are two of Dundee's top mushroom fans talking about how students at UoD can get involved.

    35 min

  9. 06/16/2023

    Talking Crap

    Dung cannons! Zombie Water Bears! Zones of Repugnance! The Emergence of Human Consciousness! This 40 minutes has A LOT packed in. This month I’m chatting to DH42, who has been researching a couple of native species of little-known psilocybin mushrooms that grow on animal dung. In the process, he has set up online communities where people photograph, discuss and help identify these fungi. He drops some pretty excellent fungi facts, as well as chatting around the heroes of modern mycology in Scotland and further afield.

    41 min

  10. 05/03/2023

    Fungus ABCs: Amanita, Boletes, and…Custard?

    This month we speak with Jim Cook, of Tayside and Fife fungal group (TAFFG) about everyone’s favourite fairytale mushroom, Amanita Muscaria, or Fly Agaric, and how reindeer pee can make you fly! Jim’s knowledge of fungi in Scotland is aspirational, and in this episode he shares his favourite fungi to look at, eat, and discover, all of which can be found on the East Coast of Scotland.

    43 min

  11. 03/20/2023

    Stinkhorn

    Welcome to "Scotland on Shrooms" - a podcast that delves into the fascinating world of mushrooms in Scotland. Join us as we take a journey through the forests, meadows, and mountains of Scotland, discovering the diverse array of mushrooms that call this country home. From the beloved chanterelles and porcini to the lesser-known inkcaps and stinkhorns, we'll explore the different species and their unique characteristics. But our podcast is not just about mushrooms - we'll also dive into the cultural and historical significance of fungi in Scotland. From ancient folklore and traditions to modern-day culinary and medicinal uses, mushrooms have played a vital role in Scottish culture for centuries. Our guests will include mycologists, foragers, artists, storytellers and other experts who will share their insights and experiences with us. We'll also hear from folk who have their own stories and memories of mushroom hunting and consumption in Scotland. So if you're a mycophile or simply curious about the fascinating world of fungi, join us for "Scotland on Shrooms" and jump into the world of our marvellous mushrooms. This week, I'm so excited to speak to Siôn Parkinson. Sion is an artist, composer, and, performer based in his, and my, hometown of Dundee.

    44 min
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Join us as we take a journey through the forests, meadows, and mountains of Scotland, discovering the diverse array of mushrooms that call this country home. From the beloved chanterelles and porcini to the lesser-known inkcaps and stinkhorns, we'll explore the different species and their unique characteristics. But our podcast is not just about mushrooms - we'll also dive into the cultural and historical significance of fungi in Scotland. From ancient folklore and traditions to modern-day culinary and medicinal uses, mushrooms have played a vital role in Scottish culture for centuries.

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  • Creator
    Scottish Mushroom Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scottish Mushroom Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Scottish Mushroom Podcast