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Our Scotland

By: Alison Fraser
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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.
    Alison Fraser
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  • S2E8 Gary Campbell on crofting and how it's unique and innovative

    S2E8 Gary Campbell on crofting and how it's unique and innovative
    Jun 3 2024

    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

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-scotland/message
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    50 mins
  • S2E7 Gareth Davies of Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours

    S2E7 Gareth Davies of Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours
    May 28 2024
    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-scotland/message
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    41 mins
  • S2E6 Tide Lines' Robert Robertson

    S2E6 Tide Lines' Robert Robertson
    May 20 2024

    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

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-scotland/message
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    36 mins
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