True Scotsman Podcast

True Scotsman Podcast
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A history and current affairs podcast produced by three Edinburgh-based tour guides.

  1. 11/13/2023

    Was Douglas Haig a Villain?

    Douglas Haig, the Butcher Haig as he's sometimes called, is widely considered to have been a general who callously threw away many soldiers' lives to little effect but is there more to him than this? In this episode, Fraser seeks to understand a few of the facts which drove Haig's decisions.

  2. 10/21/2023

    Halloween: Is It Scottish or Something Else?

    Host Fraser Horn (@haggispope) looks into Halloween to look into if it has Scottish origins or if it began elsewhere. The answer will shock you (it's sort of Scottish)

  3. 10/13/2023

    Scotland's Stone of Destiny

    This episode is about Scotland's Stone of Destiny, how true it is and why the stories told about it matter

  4. 10/07/2023

    Black Agnes

    This episode is about a Scottish woman who organised the defense of a castle against the English.

  5. 09/29/2023

    Rugby

    This episode is about Scotland's rugby team and what it means to a country to have a national team made up of players from around the world.

  6. 09/19/2023

    True Scotsman Podcast Relaunch

    This episode signals a restarting of the podcast with brand new content.

  7. 05/08/2021

    Scots: Language or Dialect?

    In this episode the gang embark on a quest to get to the route of the Scottish language from its history and literature.  Presented by Fraser Medvedik-Horn Co-Hosted by Roisin Caird and Johnney Rhodes Music by Adam Logan

  8. 12/19/2020

    Christmas in Scotland

    In this episode, the gang discuss Christmas in Scotland, from early celebrations through to banning and the comeback. Featuring Johnney Rhodes Roisin Caird and Fraser Medvedik-Horn Music by Adam Logan

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A history and current affairs podcast produced by three Edinburgh-based tour guides.

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  • Creator
    True Scotsman Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © True Scotsman Podcast
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