64 episodes
Borders Bletherings Realm
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- History
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3.7 • 11 Ratings
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Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its shipyards and Edinburgh and the New Town Enlightenment. But what of the Borders? A published historian and archivist, Mary, and her friend, Doug, explore the less well-trodden paths of Scottish history and folklore as they shine a light on some of the best kept secrets of times past and present in the Scottish Borders. Join them as they chat and natter about the chequered history of the Borders region and reveal that, despite the best efforts of Hollywood, not all of the dramatic, historical intrigue and derring-do took place in the Scottish Highlands.
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Bite-sized
A bite sized podcast where Mary and Doug discuss packing their buckets and spades and heading off on their holidays.
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The Lowlands of Holland
Mary and Doug discuss the Anglo-Dutch wars of the 17th century, the Naval press-gangs and how they impacted the Scottish Borders.
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James Hogg
Join Doug and Mary as they explore the life of the autodidact James Hogg: genius, poet, ballad gatherer, song creator and writer of articles and novels.
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The Bondagers
The Bondagers - Mary and Doug explore the world of the bondagers: female rural workers in the Borders.
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The Battle of Philiphaugh
Join Mary and Doug as they discuss the battle of Philiphaugh, its causes and its aftermath.
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The Burgundians
Listen in as Mary and Doug discuss Burgundy wine, Borders wool and the Order of the Golden Fleece.
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Customer Reviews
I really love this podcast
I just wish they would invest in a microphone or two. I will keep listening, but the audio is painful.