Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.

My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me.

In this episode I’m joined by Lindsay Bruce, a features and obituaries writer for the Press and Journal, one of Scotland's oldest newspapers.

Lindsay is a mum of two and describes herself as an avid Irn-bru drinker and crazy dog lady.

During the pandemic Lindsay was treated for cancer and it was after that she and her family moved to Scotland, it had been 20 years since she had last lived there.

Lindsay’s links:

Press & Journal author profile: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/author/lindsaybruce/

Just Such A Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Such-Time-Reconnecting-God-given/dp/1908393750

Lindsay’s story about her Papa’s letter to her Gran after the birth of her father

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/6495817/aberdeen-fathers-day-letter-makes-me-love-my-papa-more/

Places Lindsay took us:

Isle of Cumbrae: https://millport.org/

Harris: https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/lewis-harris

Motherwell https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/motherwell-p237201

Motherwell FC https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/

Food and drink:

Chapman’s Pies: http://jameschapmanbutchers.co.uk/shops-hours/

Music:

The Proclaimers - Sunshine on Leith soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/7sfXW3fw4RHGldmx0HeLP8

Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid https://open.spotify.com/track/1kBTjMOQcmrI5tW94GpdYG

Celtic Christian music: https://open.spotify.com/album/6IRrCtHJN0Wf7Amb0WjS6N

Scunnered: https://www.scotslanguage.com/articles/view/id/5115/type

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/

Welcome to Our Scotland, the podcast where we take 24 hours in Scotland, add in teleportation, time travel and anything else we please to conjure up the day of our dreams.

My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places and my guests are people just like me.

In this episode I’m joined by Seattle-based writer Patti Callahan.

Patti has been a student, hairstylist, cocktail waitress, corporate professional, and small business owner. She’s also an expert multitasker who has pursued a lifelong love of travel, completed her MBA, and raised two sons. Patti maintains a blog on Medium - @novelsandtravels - and lives in the Pacific Northwest with dreams of an apartment in Europe to use as a home base for wandering the world.

You’re going to hear a tale of two cities where Patti would love to spend her perfect Scottish day.

Patti’s links:

Blog: https://novelsandtravels.medium.com/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patti-Callahan/author/B006QB1ZXI?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/novelsandtravels

Places Patti took us:

Edinburgh: https://everythingedinburgh.com/

Writers Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum

Grassmarket: https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/grassmarket/

Inverness: https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/

Culloden House: https://www.cullodenhouse.co.uk/

Culloden Battlefield: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden/

Music:

Loreena McKennitt: https://loreenamckennitt.com/

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/

If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams.

That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable.

My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible,

In this episode I’m joined by James Campbell, a travel influencer from Glasgow.

It’s a bit longer than normal as James has filled his day with so much, we are definitely bending time here!

James’s links:

Instagram: Discover-Scotland

Youtube Channel

Places James took us:

Castle Creavie

James’s video from Castle Creavie

Sango Bay

Atholl Arms, Dunkeld

Learn more about John Coe and Aquarius

The Kitchin

Music:

Beluga Lagoon

Gerry Cinnamon

Have Mercy Las Vegas

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/

If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go?

Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams.

That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable with a fantasy 24 hours.

My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to discover as much of Scotland as possible.

In this episode I’m joined by award-winning travel blogger Gemma Armit from Everything Edinburgh, Two Scots Abroad and Hiya Scotland.

Everything Edinburgh, is a a digital resource for locals and visitors and is hyper-focused on areas, things to do, accommodation, food, and activities by season.

Hiya Scotland is a Scotland wide travel planning blog where you can get personal recommendations and join Gemma’s community to plan your trips.

Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife

Kingsbarns sauna

Hel’s Kitchen, Rosyth

Glencoe Lochan

Stac Pollaidh (Stack Polly) at Ullapool

Applecross Inn for langoustines

Ski-ing in the Cairngorms

Afternoon tea at the Signet Library, Edinburgh

Live music at either Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh or Barrowlands, Glasgow

Stargazing at Carbost, Isle of Skye

Music:

Paolo NutiniBelle And Sebastian

Barry Can't Swim

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can email alison@alisonfraser.co or DM me at https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/

This past season has taken us from Orkney to Glasgow, Edinburgh to the north coast, around the highlands and islands and many places in between.

This is our final episode for season two and joining me to share their perfect day is Laurie Goodlad.

Laurie has written for the Lonely Planet and featured on travel shows, blogs and tourism campaigns.

Laurie is on instagram as Shetland with Laurie, and that will give you a clue as to where we will be.

Laurie’s links:

Shetland With Laurie

https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/

Buy the Guidebook

https://shetlandwithlaurie.com/guidebook

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shetlandwithlaurie/ Links to places Laurie mentioned:

Hermaness

Jarlshoff

Mousa Broch

Eshaness

Rowin Foula Doon by the North Ness Boys

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast https://www.instagram.com/ourscotlandpodcast/ or email alison@alisonfraser.co

Joining Alison Fraser on Our Scotland in this episode is Sonja Bolger.

Ten years ago Sonja, who is a New Zealander, moved to Edinburgh on her overseas experience.

She now lives on the Isle of Skye with her husband and two children.

Sonja blogs about her adventures and she also runs the Scottish Scran facebook community and website.

As well as hearing about Sonja’s perfect day in Scotland you will hear some Skye visiting tips.

Sonja's links:

www.migratingmiss.com - original travel website and where you can find all her Scotland content

www.scottishscran.com - recipe/food site

www.facebook.com/migratingmiss - social for MM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/isleofskyetravel - their Isle of Skye Facebook Group

Sonja's day:

Rose Leaf https://www.roseleaf.co.uk/

Dark Skies https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/dark-skies

Andy Murray’s hotel: https://www.cromlix.com/

If you want to share your ideal 24 hours in Scotland with me, or suggest a future guest, please do get in touch.

You can find me on instagram at ourscotlandpodcast or email alison@alisonfraser.co

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