The Scottish History Podcast

This week we are talking about the famous animal stories of Edinburghs history.2 elephants, Greyfriars Bobby, Wojtek the Bear and Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, as Scotland is about to play in it's first International football tournament for 23 years, I tell you a little about Scotlands national team from 1998 - Present.What players should you be looking out for is this years Euro 2020 tournament?Also gave me an excuse to play "Flower of Scotland" twice in one episode!http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Scottish stereotypes and misconceptions - Debunked.This week I decided to focus on some of the Scottish Stereotypes that people have and debunk them.http://scothistorypod.comscothistorypod@gmail.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we continue on from episode 31!!!I lost my reference book and recently found it again so we can finally continue on from where we left off. We cover from Kenneth Mac Alpin to Alexander II in this episode.http://scothistorypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this weeks episode, there was a couple of requests, so I decided to fulfill these before I forget!First up, a request from Chuck Garnes, I talk about the bagpipes and give you a little background on them.Next up, is the national flower of Scotland, The Thistle.And finally, a request from (possibly) the youngest fan of the podcast, 4 Year old Finn Triggs-Miller! He requested I talk about the Unicorn, and why it is Scotlands national animal!http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can't believe it has taken me so long to finally get round to doing this one!Requested ages ago due to me mentioning it in an episode WAY back at the beginning, here is my theory and comparisons that William Wallace was the inspiration behind the stories of Robin Hood.www.scothistorypod.comwww.patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I take you to one of my absolute favourite castles in Scotland.Caerlaverock is a magnificent structure and is definately worth a visit if you get the chance.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://youtube.com/thescottishhistorypodcasthttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodhttp://buymeacoffee.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In episode 48 we continue on from the last episode and learn a little more about Stirling Castle.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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