65 episodes
Wild for Scotland Podcast Tremula Network
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 39 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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Water Books with Freya Bromley, Alycia Pirmohamed and Mollie Hughes
In this episode, we speak to Freya Bromley, host of The Tidal Year podcast, Alycia Pirmohamed, a poet shortlisted for the Nan-Sheperd Prize, and Mollie Hughes, world record-holding adventurer extraordinaire, about their latest books.
We talk to the three authors about their journeys as writers, how they draw inspiration from water and what we can expect from their books:
The Tidal Year by Freya BromleyAnother Way to Split Water by Alycia PirmohamedBlue Scotland by Mollie HughesShop all water books from my shop on Bookshop.org and support local, independent bookshops with every order.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversation.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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!
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Also check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See! -
Responsible Marine Tourism in Scotland with Caroline Willis
Join me for a conversation with Caroline Willis from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. We discuss the impact marine tourism has on coastal environments and marine species like whales and dolphins, and what we as visitors can do to minimise our impact.
Caroline also tells us about the work the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has been doing since the 1990s, their various citizen science projects and initiatives to encourage responsible marine tourism in Scotland.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversation.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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! -
Scotland’s Snorkel Trails with Elouise Cartner & Lyle Boyle
Scotland's Snorkel Trails highlight suitable places to snorkel in search of marine wildlife all along the Scottish coast - and they help us fight against the "extinction of experience".
We speak with Elouise Cartner from the Scottish Wildlife Trust about her work on the trails and how snorkelling can contribute to stronger relationships between people and the coast.
And we hear from Lyle Boyle from local nature conservation charity The Ecology Centre, who helped picking the sites on the new South Fife Snorkel Trail.
Sign up for the Living Seas newsletter here and connect with @scottishwildlifetrust and @theecologycentre
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript and links to resources mentioned in our conversations.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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! -
A Long Time Coming - Beaver Safari on the River Tay
'A Long Time Coming' takes you on a journey along the River Tay, from its source to the sea. We hop inside a canoe to follow the footsteps (or paw strokes?) of beavers who live on this river system - and learn about their troubled past.
We talk about beaver reintroduction programmes in Britain, learn interesting facts about beavers and head out to hopefully meet them on the river banks.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to Ardfern and Loch Craignish.
Check out my guide to where to find beavers in Scotland.
Read the book Bringing Back the Beaver by Derek Gow - find it in my recommended Nature Writing list on bookshop.org
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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! -
All That Could Be - Seagrass Restoration in Loch Craignish
'All That Could Be' is an explorative adventure story set in the waters of Loch Craignish. We go snorkelling and paddleboarding to immerse ourselves in the dazzling underwater world of seagrass, meet its inhabitants and form a relationship with an eco-system that normally goes unseen.
We speak with Philip Price of Seawilding about the importance of seagrass meadows for our coast and climate, and meet native oysters that have been reintroduced to the loch.
Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to Ardfern and Loch Craignish.
Check out my Snorkel in Scotland guide.
Listen to my full conversation with Philip Price from Seawilding on the 1,000 Better Stories Podcast.
Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.
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 update from Kathi
We know you were expecting a brand-new episode of Wild for Scotland today, but life happens sometimes and we fell a little bit behind our production schedule.
Listen to our short announcement in your feed today and let Kathi explain what has been going on...
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
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.
Exactly like I want to travel, and get to do from time to time!!!
Kathi seems to capture all that we love about travel, especially slow travel. We’ve been to Scotland for an extended stay (4 weeks) but want to visit again for the entire summer! (Coming from Florida). Kathi captures what we also love about her adopted new home. Great observations and super produced PodCast!