For centuries, Scotland has been a land of many voices. From the ancient tongues of the Picts to the modern revival of Gaelic and Scots, the story of Scotland's languages is also the story of the nation itself.

In this episode of the Scottish History Podcast, we trace the fascinating history of the languages spoken across Scotland over the last two thousand years. We'll explore the mysterious language of the Picts, the arrival of Gaelic from Ireland, the influence of Old Norse in the islands, and the emergence of Scots as the language of kings, poets and parliament.

Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of the languages of Scotland—a tale of conquest and migration, suppression and survival, and the enduring power of language to connect us with our past.

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In this episode of the Scottish History Podcast, we travel across more than thirteen centuries of Scottish history to explore the lives of two remarkable Scots whose influence reached far beyond their homeland.

Our journey begins in the sixth century with Saint Columba, the Irish prince-turned-monk who crossed the sea to establish a monastery on the island of Iona Abbey.

The second half of the episode leaps forward to the nineteenth century and the life of James Clerk Maxwell, one of the greatest scientific minds in human history.

Join us as we explore the life and legacy of a saint who helped shape Scotland's soul and a scientist who helped unlock the secrets of the universe.

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This episode of the Scottish History Podcast is all about the Scottish Enlightenment.

Discover the how, the why and the people involved.

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Hello!

This Week in Scottish History saw the birth of James Hutton - known as the Father of Geology!

It also saw the birth of another member of the Scottish Enlightenment and one of the closest friends of another previous topic of the podcast - Adam Smith.

Next up is an entire episode explaining the Scottish Enlightenment, which I am looking forward to bringing you!

Cheers,

Owen

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In what is possibly one of the single most requested episodes since I started doing the podcast (it's only taken me like 5 years to get round to it!) we finally learn about the witch trials.

How did they start? How did they end? What happened in between?

Well, hopefully all is answered in this episode of The Scottish History Podcast.

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Hello!

This time I talk about the lost honours of Scotland and how they were discovered on this week in Scottish History, by the most famous Scottish authour of all time - Sir Walter Scott

I also delve into the Udstan Mining Disaster which also happened this week in Scottish history - a tradegy in the West of Scotland.

Hope you enjoy!

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In episode number 103 we finally complete the series on the Jameses of Scottish History.

This is the story of James Francis Edward Stuart or King James VIII of Scots and III of England.

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A bit of a late one this week - but better late than never!

This week in Scottish History brings us the anniversary of the battle of Dunnichen between the Picts and the Northumbrians.

We also mark the death of Captain William Kidd in 1701. The is likely an influence for Robert Louis Stevenson's book "Treasure Island".

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