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Welcome this brand new podcast, brought to you by the St Andrew’s Society of Mexico. Our mission is to create a place of reunion and fun for Scottish Culture lovers in Mexico, and continue the great tradition of this Society, founded in 1893. We will have all sorts of different people invited to the show, but all joined by the same love of Scotland.

  1. 01/01/2022

    15: Highland Games

    Today we’ll talk about one the highland games and their importance for Scottish people around the world. Guests: Charlie Murray, past Chairman and Director of Development at the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association Kyle Randalls, current Scottish Heavy Events Champion

    29 min

  2. 11/12/2021

    14: Seeing Mackintosh through the Glasgow School of Art with Alan Hooper

    Charles Rennie Mackintosh was one of Glasgow’s brightest sons. He was an architect, designer, watercolorist and artist, who became the main representative of the Glasgow Style and Art Nouveau in Scotland. In this episode, we talk about his Masterpiece: The Glasgow School of Art. Join us for this fascinating talk by Professor Alan Hooper, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer at the Mackintosh School of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art.  You can watch the video presentation by going to our Youtube channel.

    1h 5m
  3. 13: Blended or single malt?

    09/10/2021

    13: Blended or single malt?

    Our hosts Tania Fuentes and Alba Zazueta G talked with Greg King, Senior Single Malt Scotch Brand Ambassador BenRiach, GlenDronach & Glenglassaugh about one of the most famous products of Scotland: whisky.

    1h 11m
  4. 12: The Scottish Flag Trust with David Williamson

    07/29/2021

    12: The Scottish Flag Trust with David Williamson

    The Saltire is not only the flag of Scotland but the ultimate symbol of Scottish identity. St Andrew's Cross over the Blue summer sky. We all know and love it but, do you know about its origin? Join us on this episode to learn all about it's birthplace!

    53 min
  5. 11: HMA Corin Robertson

    07/01/2021

    11: HMA Corin Robertson

    We kick off this season with a very special episode featuring our friend HMA Corin Robertson, where she will be telling us all about her experience as a diplomat, her adventures around the world and Mexico, and maybe some funny culture shock stories!

    50 min
  6. 10: Motion Design with Gordon Howie

    02/18/2021

    10: Motion Design with Gordon Howie

    Gordon Howie is an award-winning motion designer based in Glasgow and he's here today to tell us about his work and the animation industry in Scotland.

    42 min
  7. 09: Let's play Golf with Ian Gardner

    02/04/2021

    09: Let's play Golf with Ian Gardner

    On today's episode, we’re gonna talk about the most iconic Scottish sport: Golf. To tell us all about it, here joining us today is Ian Gardner. Ex-president and current member of the Mexican National Rules Committee and former Executive Director of the Mexican Golf Federation. Welcome, Ian!

    50 min
  8. 08: Robert Burns with Carlos Llaza

    01/15/2021

    08: Robert Burns with Carlos Llaza

    Interview with Carlos Llaza, Researcher from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies University of Glasgow. He'll talk about Translating Burns into Spanish and the bard’s connections with the Hispanic world.

    57 min
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Welcome this brand new podcast, brought to you by the St Andrew’s Society of Mexico. Our mission is to create a place of reunion and fun for Scottish Culture lovers in Mexico, and continue the great tradition of this Society, founded in 1893. We will have all sorts of different people invited to the show, but all joined by the same love of Scotland.

Information

  • Creator
    St Andrew's Society of Mexico
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © St Andrew's Society of Mexico
  • Show Website
    Wee Chats