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London Scots Podcast

This is the London Scots Podcast where we chat to Scots in London, finding out where they came from, what they are doing and look at whatever issues come up. We won't solve the mysteries of the universe but we we'll try to have a good laugh...
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London Scots Podcast with Nina Thompson-Pueyo

Nina tells us about growing up in Linlithgow and then Falkirk, before heading to Oz as a swim teacher, living the high life in Melbourne before coming back to London. Student life at a new University studying something that can't be pronounced after 3 gin and tonics. Oh, and check out her cool app recommendation.

Jun 10, 202521 minSeason 5Ep. 3

London Scots Podcast with Siobhan Harley

In this episode of the London Scots podcast, Siobhan Harley shares her unique journey from Glasgow to London (via Florida, Nashville, San Francisco and New York). We hear about her newfound passion for golf, her interest in natural wine, and why someone in her house is living the life of Riley. She treats us to a killer ap function on her [hone. One that many of us need.

Feb 24, 202522 minSeason 5Ep. 2

London Scots Podcast with Leah Syme

Having moved about Scotland, Leah heads to London with her twin sister. Netball, marathon running, work and socialising are all wrapped up. Enjoy!

Feb 06, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 1

London Scots with Jill Hunter (S4, E7)

From Glasgow to London we chat about the delights of Chiswick, Drama in Schools, Woven in Words and two special photographers.

Dec 01, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 7

London Scots Podcast with Callum Hall S4 E5

Join us as we journey from the picturesque town of Callander to the bustling streets of London , with a stop in Edinburgh. In this episode, we dive into Callum's experiences studying abroad, travel adventures, and passion for football. Discover the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way, and gain insights into how travel can shape one's perspective on life and education. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or planning your first trip, this conversation is packed with inspiration and prac...

Oct 28, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 5

London Scots Podcast with Graeme Aitken (S4 E4)

From Barrhead to London and the Middle East and back again. We chat Chas 'n' Dave and the legendary club night on St. George's Day for the English in a club run by an Irishman put on by a Scotsman. Crucially we also find out how much beer was in 1986.

Sep 18, 202424 min

London Scots Podcast with Alex Christmas (S4 E3)

Join us for a chat with Alex Christmas, a Civil Engineer from Dunblane! In this episode, Alex shares his journey from Dunblane to the bustling city of London. We explore his background, experiences in Dunblane, and his impression of life in the capital. Discover the contrasts between small-town living and the fast-paced atmosphere of London, as well as insights into the costs of living in the city… If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop a message to ed@ceilidhclu...

May 09, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 3

London Scots Podcast with Farrah Sutherland (S4 E2)

Join us for a chat with Farrah Sutherland ( @farrahlia.fldance ), a vibrant London Dance Teacher/Model from Edinburgh! In this episode we chat with Farrah and hear about her journey from Edinburgh to London, pursuing a career in dance and modelling. Hear about the challenges in the performing arts sector, the opportunities in London, and her decision to start up her very own dance school. Discover her love for Scotland, teaching children, and her excitement for the future of her business… Check ...

Feb 16, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 2

London Scots Podcast with Anna Mackie (S4 E1)

Join us for a chat with Anna Mackie , a dynamic Scottish Voice Over Artist from Aberdeen! In this episode, we hear about her journey from Aberdeen to London, navigating the world of performing arts and delving into her early experiences, from captivating school productions to the rhythmic world of Scottish dancing. Anna opens up about the challenges and exhilaration of studying at a London drama school, offering insights into the financial support that shaped her path. She also shares pro tips o...

Feb 05, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 1

London Scots Podcast with Sarah Bruce (S3 E15)

Join us for a chat with Sarah Bruce ! From a wee village in Aberdeenshire to the bustling streets of London, Sarah spills the beans on her accidental adventure, including the unexpected love story with her flatmate-turned-husband. We also explore the nitty-gritty of living away from home, sparking a newfound appreciation for roots and a sprinkle of patriotism… If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop a message to ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly spons...

Jan 23, 202418 minSeason 3Ep. 15

London Scots Podcast with Shona Fleming (S3 E14)

In this episode, we talk with Shona Fleming of ScotsCare ( @scotscareldn / www.scotscare.com ) - the charity for Scots in London. We move from Glasgow to London via South Africa. Shona gives us a great tip to clear your mind. If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop a message to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary. (Music provide...

Dec 19, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 14

London Scots Podcast with Andrew Maitland

We're into events organising and politics with Andrew . The ubiquitous Chat GPT makes a look-in as well... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.ceilidhclub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠ via PayPal here ⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠ Licence to Ceilidh ⁠⁠⁠)...

Nov 06, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 13

London Scots Podcast with Stacy Scott (S3 E12)

We moving from Irvine to London with Stacy . We learn the difference between 'A Magnum' and 'The Magnum'. We travel overseas and sing the praises of the London Underground, plus much more... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠ - 3 hours of the best entertainment in London. Enjoy a live band and caller. Events often sell out. (Music provided by ⁠⁠Licence to ...

Sep 26, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 12

London Scots Podcast With Alan Geddes (S3 E11)

Life in reverse! Listen to Alan 's story from Glasgow to Edinburgh to London to Edinburgh to London. Some great insights into the life of a first responder and some fab tips on enjoying retirement... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence t...

Sep 20, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 11

London Scots Podcast with Laura Williamson (S3 E10)

We learn about the star who touched down in Laura 's home town of Prestwick and life as a music student in London... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠ )...

Sep 06, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 10

London Scots Podcast with Xena Gusthart (S3 E9)

We chat about Xena 's ( ⁠@zenagusthart_creative⁠ ) motivation to go from a wee town in East Lothian to the West End, Bollywood and Broadway. There's an inspirational librarian involved and lots of laughs along the way. Meat Loaf, Rita Orla, Beyonce and Jay-Z all get a look in... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help t...

Jun 20, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 9

London Scots Podcast with Colin West - Gaelic in London (S3 E8)

We move from Glasgow to France to Oxford and then London, with a taste of the real East End, legal eagles and the wonderful world of Gaelic singing. Colin West leads us on this auditory feast... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Cei...

Feb 07, 202330 minSeason 3Ep. 8

London Scots Podcast with John Webster (S3 E7)

We travel across the world with John Webster and chat Burns, diplomacy and Twitter. Now head of Scotland House, London (The Scottish Government's business hub), John gives us his perspective of being a high profile Scot in London... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

Jan 25, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 7

London Scots Podcast with Adam Maverick (S3 E6)

We're chatting with Maverick about, well, just about everything you can imagine. We move from city to city, life as a young lad and how you can do something nice for the less fortunate at Christmas... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence ...

Dec 19, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 6

London Scots Podcast with Alice Heath (S3 E5)

We talk with Alice Heath - we talk food, drink and TWATs. Alice leads us on a meander around London and we find out what's different about the smoke... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠ )...

Nov 24, 202215 minSeason 3Ep. 5

London Scots Podcast with Frances Hardie - London Photographer (S3 E4)

Instagram influencer and nurse, Frances Hardie ( @francesmehardie ) gives us an insight into her world. From Edinburgh to London via Aberdeen and Oxford, we find out how she takes such great photos and how it balances her life as a nurse... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal h...

May 13, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 4

London Scots Podcast with Ainsley Hamill - Scottish Culture in London (S3 E3)

Join us for 25 minutes of chat and laughter with Ainsley Hamill ( @ainsleyhamill ): Singer, Songwriter and Step dancer to boot. Ainsley's a prize-winning Gaelic singer and we find out about inspirational music teachers, the glories of Govan and why it's great to have understanding neighbours. Zoom, Countdown and House Party get a mention too (obvs)... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponso...

Apr 21, 202029 minSeason 3Ep. 3

London Scots Podcast with Fiona Lindsay - London Producer (S3 E2)

We chat with London based producer Fiona Lindsay about how her early itinerant lifestyle led to a love of acting. After settling down for a while, she moved from the banks of the Forth to those of Avon with the Royal Shakespeare Company . We hear one of the world's worst cheese jokes and catch her just before she jets to the Cayman Islands, where the wine and water come in suitable proportions. Check out the great work she does at Digital Theatre + . If you are a Scot in London and would like to...

Feb 25, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 2

London Scots Podcast with Robyn Richford - Children's TV Entertainer (S3 E1)

We spend a very entertaining 20 minutes chatting with Robyn Richford ( @robynrichford ) star of CITV , Sky1 and Channel 5 . From Kirkintilloch via Cruise ships and now the media, we talk all things TV and find out about immersive pubs too... (Photography by Rachel Sherlock Photography ) If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate t...

Feb 18, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 1

London Scots Podcast with Matt McCallum - London Architect (S2 E8)

We talk buildings, London life, broadcasting and walking to work with Matt McCallum ... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠ )...

Dec 11, 201920 minSeason 2Ep. 8

London Scots Podcast with Amy McGregor - Filming in London (S2 E7)

We move from the poetic lands of South Ayrshire to the London TV and film world of #Britain'sGotTalent and #StrictlyComeDancing with Amy . We also get a few tips on finding cheap theatre tickets in London... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠L...

Dec 03, 201918 minSeason 2Ep. 7

London Scots Podcast with Tom Adamson - London Drumming (S2 E6)

We chat with Tom Adamson ( @ceilidh_on / @tomadamsonband ) about the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Clackmannanshire and the creative life of a musician in London. You can find his awesome band, The Baltik Ceilidh Band here ( @thebaltik ). If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via Pay...

Nov 19, 201921 minSeason 2Ep. 6

London Scots Podcast with Blanche Anderson - Voiceover in London (S2 E5)

We chat with Blanche Anderson ( @scottishblanche ) about her job(s) as a Scottish Voiceover, Actor, Writer and Filmmaker. Not only that, but we also get a great budget tip on travelling to Scotland... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence ...

Oct 01, 201917 minSeason 2Ep. 5

London Scots Podcast with Caitlin Brannigan - The Magnificent Seven (S2 E4)

We chat with Caitlin Brannigan about moving from 'The Port' to 'The Smoke' and the implications on the availability of 'Slice'. All important considerations. We also touch on Gothic London by hearing about the Magnificent 7... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . (Mus...

Sep 23, 201916 minSeason 2Ep. 4

London Scots Podcast with Mairi Warren & Christina McNeill - Musicians in London (S2 E3)

We chat with Mairi Warren and Christina McNeill from Edinburgh whose love of music has taken them to London to work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra ( @londonphilharmonicorchestra ). Along the way we cover Kung Fu, Independence and Pole dancing... If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show , drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 28, 201921 minSeason 2Ep. 3
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