23 episodes
Our Scotland Alison Fraser
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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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.
Join the Our Scotland podcast listeners facebook group to share your ideal Scottish day.
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S2E8 Gary Campbell on crofting and how it's unique and innovative
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
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S2E7 Gareth Davies of Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours
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
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S2E6 Tide Lines' Robert Robertson
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
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S2E5 From Orkney to Glasgow with trad musician Graham Rorie
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
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S2E4 Scottish History Podcast's Owen Innes
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
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S2E3 Trad musician Gary Innes (Mànran)
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
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-scotland/message
Customer Reviews
The love for Scotland shines through!
I love that Alison's passion for Scotland comes through so clearly in these conversations. I'm enjoying learning about my heritage that I really knew very little about. Very interesting conversations that I have enjoyed!
Can’t wait!
This sounds interesting 🙂. Look forward to hearing more.
Fun!!
I’ve always been drawn to Celtic history and way of life, looking forward to diving into Scotland with you!