To celebrate our new partnership with The Big Light, we have revisited and remade one of the podcast's most popular episodes. This is The Poisoned Isle as you've never heard it before. Brand new episodes soon! It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep are dying for the war effort. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, leave a comment if you listen on Spotify, and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced...
May 12, 2025•14 min•Ep. 69
Just a wee update from Michael on what's been happening in my life and what to expect from the next era of this podcast, which will now be known as Scottish History Out Of Order. Listen to Hunting The Whisky Bandits now
Apr 02, 2025•2 min
It is 1959. You're at the mercy of Dr Ewen Cameron, his Sleep Room at the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal, Canada, and Subproject 68 of something you'd never heard of called MKULTRA. This episode is a remake of an episode we first put out in 2021. The original will stay on our feed as it works in a different way to this one. CW: This episode contains references to and depictions of inhumane treatment which may be troubling for some listeners. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out...
Jul 19, 2024•15 min
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Michael is joined by Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller to talk about what life would have been like for ordinary soldiers living on Hadrian's Wall, and how the uncertainty that came with his death might have affected them. This episode is part one of a three parter - so make sure to subscribe to Scotland for parts two and three (I fall down a hole in one of them so... stay tuned). Subscribe to Tasting History with Max Miller here . Don...
Jun 14, 2024•12 min•Ep. 68
It is 1792. Robert Burns is about to single-handedly storm a ship full of smugglers and kickstart the French Revolution... or is he? Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain. A special version of 'The Deil's Awa' Wi' The Exciseman' was recorded by Graeme Johncock of Scotland's Stories. You can get Graeme's book on Blackwell's here , and check out his we...
Jun 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 66
It is 22nd May 1915. Just before 6.50am. The troop special from Larbert is taking troops, mocked by politicians and Lord Kitchener himself, to the front lines at Gallipoli. But as it reaches Quintinshill, just outside Gretna, something happens that will change the course of history. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Aaron Richardson &...
May 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 66
It is 1651. General George Monck just can't stop turning heel... and today he's got Stirling Castle in his sights. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain.
May 03, 2024•9 min•Ep. 65
It is 1923. A temporary radio station has been set up to sell car radios to the great and good of Glaswegian society. But it's more important than that. This is the first time Scotland has had a proper radio station. And it's going to change everything... Graham Stewart lends his expertise as we explore the impact of 2BP on the nascent BBC. His book 'Scotland On Air: A Century of Scottish Broadcasting' will be available here . Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media her...
Apr 20, 2024•15 min•Ep. 63
It is 1883. The River Clyde in Glasgow is a hive of activity as yet another ship gets ready to launch. The SS Daphne is a simple steamer, but her story will go down as one of the greatest tragedies on British soil. Michael takes a trip to Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow to remember the victims in this episode of Scotland - a podcast all about Scottish history and where we made it. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by M...
Apr 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 62
It's almost Burns Night which means that it's time for us to check in with the Bard. This time we travel back to 1785 and we find Robert Burns' best friend Gavin Hamilton in a bit of a legal pickle with some irate clergymen. This is the true story behind Holy Willie's Prayer. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Epidemic Sound....
Mar 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 61
In the sixties there were loads of famous names in motorsport. Hill, Moss, Surtees, Von Trips... but none of them could come close to the quiet Scottish farmer from Berwickshire who took Formula 1 by storm. Meet Jim Clark - the Fastest Man on Earth in this episode of Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain....
Mar 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 60
It is 1698. Desperate times call for desperate measures: and to save themselves from a full union with England, the Scottish Government is willing to roll the dice one last time. They're going to bet the house on a Scottish Empire in Central America. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Additional voices by Andy Stewart....
Nov 28, 2022•21 min•Ep. 12
Three stories from St. Enoch Railway Station in Glasgow. From a horrible crash to spies in the Second World War, this is one of Scotland's most interesting stations. And it's in Gregory's Girl... kind of! Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan & Ashleigh Wilson. Music by Mitch Bain....
Jul 03, 2022•14 min•Ep. 59
It is 1935. The Nazis have a death ray, and all the British have is some guy from Brechin with a little thing called RADAR. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan & Stevie Whiteford. Music by Mitch Bain. Death ray sound effect by Beetlemuse on Freesound....
May 29, 2022•12 min•Ep. 58
It is 1903 and the men of the Motorcar Syndicate of Paisley have just made a pretty major mistake... thankfully there's a young Orkney woman on hand to bail them out. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain....
Mar 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 57
It is 1909 and Oscar Slater has just been sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Marion Gilchrist. This isn't just a simple tale of Scottish true crime though... Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Mitch Bain & David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain....
Feb 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 56
It is 1834. Can you learn how the human mind works by massaging the decomposing skull of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns? The Dumfries Burns Club certainly seem to think so... Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Mitch Bain, Siobhan Buchanan & David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain. SUPPORTERS: Fiona Brotherwood, Antony Harrison, Cian ...
Jan 24, 2022•14 min•Ep. 55
Petrosomatoglyphs are powerful symbols that come from the natural world, but what is it that makes us associate with them? And... y'know... what are they? Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music & additional voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
Nov 22, 2021•7 min•Ep. 54
You are entering the vicinity of an area adjacent to a location. The kind of place where there might be a monster, or some kind of weird mirror. These are just examples; it could also be something much better. Prepare to enter: The Scotland Hallowe'en Special. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music & additional voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jam...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min•Ep. 53
It is 1941 and someone has just given away state secrets. The HMS Barham has been sunk off the coast of Egypt... and the person who leaked the secret? Well... he's been dead for weeks. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music and additional voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
Oct 11, 2021•15 min•Ep. 52
It is 1964 and I'm about to put you off tinned meat products forever. Sorry about it. Check out all of our social media, websites and support us by clicking here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.
Sep 27, 2021•15 min•Ep. 51
It is 1944 and there is a burglar in Rome's German embassy. But that's not his whole deal... not by a long-shot. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music and Additional Voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.
Sep 06, 2021•14 min•Ep. 50
We're back from our summer break! I thought it was about time we reworked a "classic" episode from days gone by. This was our second ever episode and is still one of our most popular, it's called We Eat People. The story's much the same but it's been rewritten and it's told in a different way. It might be a wee bit different to usual in delivery because I'd just had my second covid vaccine and was feeling a mite loopy... Enjoy! Check out all of our social media, websites and support us by clicki...
Aug 08, 2021•18 min•Ep. 2
It is 1777 and an army surgeon from Pitsligo in Aberdeenshire is bleeding in an orchard. You're not Alexander Hamilton: you're Hugh Mercer, George Washington's right hand man. Happy Independence Day to our American pals! Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
Jul 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 49
It is 1963 and somewhere in the darkest reaches of space an old man has stolen a big metal tube. The BBC's Dr Who is about to change the way people see phone boxes forever. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
Jun 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 48
It is 10th June 1998. At the Stade de France in Paris, the FIFA World Cup is kicking off as the World Champions, Brazil, take on a wee country you might have never heard of... Scotland. Join us as we celebrate the last time the Scotland Men's National Team appeared at a major tournament ahead of our return at EURO 2020. After all... No Scotland, No Party. Check out all of our social media, websites and support us by clicking here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Addit...
Jun 06, 2021•17 min•Ep. 47
It is 1839. An incredible storm is raging on the Ayrshire coast and it's about to drive the first (registered) female sea captain to defy accepted logic and try to beat 'the carry'. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Fay Jardine. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
May 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 46
It is 1523. Or maybe it isn't. Perhaps the year doesn't matter because Lachlan McLean, the eleventh Clan Chief of Clan MacLean has just resolved to murder his wife by letting her drown on a tiny skerry in the Sound of Mull. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat....
May 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 45
It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep are dying for the war effort. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.
Apr 19, 2021•17 min•Ep. 44
It is 1826. You raise your pistol, level with your shoulder, take a deep breath and pull the trigger. You hear two shots, one from your gun, one from David Landale's. The final bullets ever fired in the ancient, if weird, act of duelling in Scotland. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here . You can also support us on Patreon here . CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Chris Moriarty & Mitch Bain. Music by Mitch Bain. ...
Apr 05, 2021•14 min•Ep. 43
