SCOTTISH BLETHERS

In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions.

Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now.

We hope that you’ll join us - there’s nothing to beat a right good blether!

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SB | Episode 35: Mingin’ cheese and Chateau Ecosse

From traditional crowdie to our wonderful variety of artisan and farmhouse cheeses fit to grace the finest of boards, Scotland may not immediately spring to mind for the quality of our vines but there's plenty of other wonderful produce out there that the inventive Scots are fermenting into Château Ecosse.

GC Radio Editor 5/11/21 GC Radio Editor 5/11/21

SB | Episode 34: Casting our Vote

In this episode we are inspired by the recent elections to the Scottish Parliament to reflect on the road travelled by the Scots to arrive where we are today. From the Declaration of Independence to the Union of the Crowns and the Act of Union; referendum and proportional representation, we try to make sense of it all.

GC Radio Editor 5/4/21 GC Radio Editor 5/4/21

SB | Episode 33: The links between Scotland and Spain

we are joined by our good friend and Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria to explore connections, past and present, between our countries. From medieval alliances and deathbed pacts to what the Spanish think of the Scots on holiday - there's always plenty to blether about.

GC Radio Editor 4/27/21 GC Radio Editor 4/27/21

SB | Episode 32: Pioneering Exploring Scots

For a small country, Scotland has had more than its share of trail blazers. From John Muir and his contribution to the preservation of wild places to David Livingstone’s remarkable exploration of the continent of Africa, we discuss the brave men – and women – who have contributed to our understanding of the world as we know it today.

GC Radio Editor 4/20/21 GC Radio Editor 4/20/21

SB | Episode 31: Tribute to HRH Duke of Edinburgh

We reflect on the life of HRH Duke of Edinburgh and some of the many links that he developed with Scotland over the course of his remarkable life and reminisce about our own experiences of the man his grandson Harry called “a Legend of Banter”.

GC Radio Editor 4/13/21 GC Radio Editor 4/13/21

SB | Episode 30: Why Tartan Day ?

Tartan Day is a global celebration of Scottish Heritage, but how did it originate and why is it celebrated on 6th April each year? Find out the answers to these questions, and much more besides.

GC Radio Editor 4/6/21 GC Radio Editor 4/6/21

SB | Episode 29: Favourite Scottish Gardens

As the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is revealed as Scotland's top tourist attraction in 2020, we take a tour around some of Scotland's myriad of gardens. From the big blockbusters to the hidden gems, from art gardens to works of a lifetime, with spring in the air there's no better topic to blether about.

GC Radio Editor 3/30/21 GC Radio Editor 3/30/21

SB | Episode 28: Let Them Eat Cake !

Last week saw Scottish Blethers focus on tea - which puts us in the mood for cake! In this week's episode we explore some of the many regional cakes to be found across Scotland- from Kirriemur Gingerbread to Ecclefechan Tarts. In particular, we focus on the little national treasure, the Tunnock's Teacake. Before anyone asks- yes it definitely is a cake not a biscuit!