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Simply Scottish

Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!

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Christmas Traditions in Scotland

Christmas Traditions in Scotland

On this episode of Simply Scottish, explore how Christmas is celebrated in Scotland. We'll look at the history of the ho... Read more

22 Dec 2011

22mins

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Ireland and Scotland, pt. 1: Celtic History and Language

Ireland and Scotland, pt. 1: Celtic History and Language

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, this episode kicks off a two-part series exploring the connections between Ireland ... Read more

9 Mar 2012

24mins

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Outlander: A Conversation with Author Diana Gabaldon

Outlander: A Conversation with Author Diana Gabaldon

What do you get when you throw a young modern-day English woman into 18th century Scotland at the height of the Jacobite... Read more

12 Jun 2014

31mins

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The Legacy of Carnegie's Libraries

The Legacy of Carnegie's Libraries

On this episode of Simply Scottish, we profile Scotland's Carnegie libraries a century later. Are these gifts from steel... Read more

18 Oct 2019

35mins

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Six Degrees of Scotland, pt. 3: Famous Scottish Americans (Dickson, Garland, Irving)

Six Degrees of Scotland, pt. 3: Famous Scottish Americans (Dickson, Garland, Irving)

On this episode of Simply Scottish, we continue exploring Scotland's global reach with three more profiles of Scottish A... Read more

25 Nov 2018

27mins

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The Scottish New Year: Hogmanay & Edinburgh Castle

The Scottish New Year: Hogmanay & Edinburgh Castle

On this episode of Simply Scottish, find out how people in Scotland ring in the New Year! Learn all about Hogmanay - tra... Read more

30 Dec 2011

23mins

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The Life and Legacy of Robert Burns

The Life and Legacy of Robert Burns

Scotland's most famous poet, Rabbie Burns is celebrated the world over for his Scots and English language poetry. More t... Read more

26 Jan 2012

28mins

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Moments in Scottish History, pt. 1

Moments in Scottish History, pt. 1

Take a journey through Scotland's history on this episode of Simply Scottish, featuring finalists from our Moment in Sco... Read more

29 Jun 2013

31mins

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Scotland's Historic Landmarks, pt. 1: Linlithgow Palace and Skara Brae

Scotland's Historic Landmarks, pt. 1: Linlithgow Palace and Skara Brae

Visit landmarks of Scotland’s history on this episode of Simply Scottish. Discover the work of Historic Scotland as we j... Read more

18 May 2012

24mins

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Scottish Myths and Legends, pt. 2

Scottish Myths and Legends, pt. 2

More of Scotland's myths and legends in part two of our series celebrating the Disney/Pixar animated movie Brave! Did yo... Read more

22 Jun 2012

30mins

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All About Tartans

All About Tartans

Learn things you never knew about tartan on this episode of Simply Scottish! Did you know America's FBI has its own tart... Read more

8 Jul 2012

29mins

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A Simply Scottish Christmas

A Simply Scottish Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're celebrating the season Scottish-style! Enjoy a great selection of Sc... Read more

21 Dec 2013

30mins

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Andrew's Ten Favorite Scottish Destinations, pt. 1

Andrew's Ten Favorite Scottish Destinations, pt. 1

Celebrate our 50th episode with us! History, natural beauty, and adventure all come together in Andrew's Ten Favorite Sc... Read more

14 Apr 2014

34mins

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Moments in Scottish History, pt. 2

Moments in Scottish History, pt. 2

This episode features more finalists from our Moment in Scottish History contest, highlighting key events in Scotland's ... Read more

5 Aug 2013

36mins

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Scotland in Film

Scotland in Film

Enjoy a short history of Scotland in film on this episode of Simply Scottish. From the earliest depiction of Scotland in... Read more

18 Nov 2012

29mins

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Scottish Myths and Legends, pt. 3

Scottish Myths and Legends, pt. 3

What's a wulver? Find out in part 3 of our series on Scottish Myths & Legends, in celebration of the Disney/Pixar mo... Read more

30 Jun 2012

25mins

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The Scottish Borders, pt. 3

The Scottish Borders, pt. 3

Take another trip to Scotland's Borders in the concluding episode of our series exploring this beautiful region of Scotl... Read more

18 Oct 2012

27mins

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Sir Thomas Lipton: Businessman Extraordinare, pt. 2

Sir Thomas Lipton: Businessman Extraordinare, pt. 2

In part 2 of our profile, we look at Lipton the tea baron and avid yachtsman! By age 40, Lipton had built a grocery empi... Read more

11 Nov 2013

30mins

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The Scottish Borders, pt. 2

The Scottish Borders, pt. 2

Discover the majesty of Scotland's Borders in part two of our series! On this episode, we pay a visit to Abbotsford Hous... Read more

30 Sep 2012

28mins

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Lulu, the King James Bible, and the Bicycle

Lulu, the King James Bible, and the Bicycle

Scottish innovation and creativity have benefited the world in many ways. On this episode of Simply Scottish, we look at... Read more

19 Jan 2012

23mins

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