73 episodes
Wild for Scotland Podcast Tremula Network
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4.9 • 41 Ratings
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Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism, dream up future trips and learn something new. Episodes feature immersive travel stories, practical travel tips, and conversations with locals who are passionate about sharing Scotland with the world.
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Revisiting Stargazing on the Isle of Coll (+ Stargazing Tips)
It's International Dark Sky Week! ✨ 🔭 🪐
To celebrate we're revisiting an episode about one of my favourite islands on the Scottish west coast. 'Day and Night' is a story about my first trip to the Isle of Coll. It lasted only 24 hours, giving me a taste of everything Coll has to offer by day and by night. Rugged coastlines, wild waters, beautiful beaches, fascinating history, welcoming locals and of course, dark skies. Coll is a Dark Sky Community, which means the night skies are unspoilt by light pollution. On a clear night, you can bathe in the dazzling light of millions of stars.
After the story, we've prepared an updated tips section with my top tips for stargazing in Scotland.
Check out my up-to-date Isle of Coll travel guide.
Note that IsleGO is sadly no longer operating. A great alternative for boat trips in the area is Tiree Sea Tours - they are based in Tiree but also offer trips with pick up in Arinagour on Coll.
Resources:
Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society - every month they walk you through the latest research and upcoming highlights of the night sky.Beginner's Guide to Night Sky PhotographyCairngorms Dark Sky ParkWild Skies ShetlandDark skies in North RonaldsayMoffat Dark Sky TownFind the full transcript for this episode here.
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Like an Open Book - An Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders
'Like an Open Book' is a story about an archaeology tour to the Scottish Borders with HARP Archaeology. Your guides are professional archaeologists Michelle Gamble and Ian Hill, joined by a group of experts in Roman history, medieval battles, family research and more. We travel to Kelso and Melrose, uncover the secrets of Roxburgh and Hume Castle, walk in the footsteps of medieval mercenaries and dig for Roman treasures.
Book your spot on HARP Archaeology's Romans, Reivers and the Rough Wooing Tour to the Scottish Borders for 2024!
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and further reading about the Borders.
This episode is commissioned by HARP Archaeology, a social enterprise that aims to promote and enhance public understanding and awareness of archaeology and cultural heritage.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See! -
An Ode to Rain - A Social Club Preview
How do you deal with the constant rain in Scotland? 🌧️ ☔️
In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a bonus story that I shared with our Patreon community, the Wild for Scotland Social Club, last November.
'An Ode to Rain' is a playful response to one of the most asked questions I get from visitors - how do I deal with the constant rain in Scotland?
As a member of our Patreon community, you can expect bonus episodes like this one every month (included for Merry Dancer or Unicorn levels). I also host social sessions and we have a private Facebook group for all our supporters to ask questions and mingle.
Consider joining the Wild for Scotland Social Club now!
Find the transcript for this episode here.
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Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
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Revisiting Glasgow's Women's History (+ a special BIRTHDAY)
Wild for Scotland turns 3! 🎉
To celebrate we're revisiting one of our favourite stories from the archive. ‘Flourish’ is a story about Glasgow’s “City of the Dead” - the Necropolis cemetery - and the woman who rest there. We’re joining a group of history detectives from the Glasgow Women’s Library for a guided tour of the Victorian garden cemetery behind Glasgow Cathedral and hear stories about the city's famous daughters.
Click here to find the full show notes for this episode on our website - including a transcript of the story.
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Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See! -
Icons of the Kingdom - A Winter Trip to Fife
'Icons of the Kingdom' is an episode about the wonders of Fife. From the majestic Forth Bridge in North Queensferry to the picturesque fishing villages on the East Neuk, we peel back layers of medieval and Pictish history, discover what outdoor adventures to enjoy even in winter, and we'll indulge in Fife's tasty side with delicious food and drink Along the way, we hear from locals who share their passion for Fife and tell us more.
Use my Fife travel guides to plan your own trip to Fife!
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and tips for your own trip to Fife.
This episode was commissioned by Welcome to Fife. Find out more about their campaign ‘The Kingdom. Where it all begins.’ here.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
Get my Scotland Travel Journal as your travel companion!
Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See! -
Wild for 2024 - An exciting update and a preview of what's to come
What are Kathi's plans for Wild for Scotland in 2024? When can you expect the next season to launch? Which episodes are coming up soon? And how can you contribute to making it all happen? All of this and more is revealed in this preview episode. Are you wild for 2024?
Unlock bonus content and get access to exclusive member events by joining the Wild for Scotland Patreon community!
If you're new to the podcast, here are two episodes you might enjoy: Where it all began - one of our most popular episodes - and Creature of the Sea - we're extremely proud of that one.
Get my Scotland Travel Journal as your travel companion!
Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.
Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotland
Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!
Customer Reviews
Exceptional podcast on Scotland
Kathi is a poet at heart and her descriptions of Scottish Nature are remarkable and can transport you to her side.
All the activities that she goes through put you in contact with her personal story, history, wildlife, geography and geology.
I started probably in season 3 so I’ve gone back to start from the beginning, and you notice the podcasts growth and development as the seasons progress.
Worth your time and you can contribute to her freelancing in a couple of different ways, as per the links at the end of each episode.
She also has a website: watchmesee.com
The podcast I was looking for…
Kathi has a beautiful way of describing Scottish locales with depth and storytelling. Her voice adds a calming and intimately introspective element to each episode. The audio is well-mixed, clean, and clear. Most of all, she provides itineraries and guides on the podcast website for each episode. They are meticulously built. I've found them invaluable.
Outstanding!
Having been to Scotland many times from the States, I have had the opportunity to see various regions of this gem of a country. But this podcast has given me many reasons to keep going back and great ideas for when I get there. Very evocative, well-written and researched. I’ve made this podcast one of my favorites.