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Latest episodes

148 - TWISH - Thomas Cochrane

October 26, 2026 · 38 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This week in Scottish History marks the death of Thomas Cochrane. An incredible navy man who fought for Britain, Chile, Peru and Greece. He was fiery, and involved in a scandal that…
147 - Haunted Castles, Battlefields and Bloody Ground

October 22, 2026 · 34 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM In our penultimate part of our Spooky Scotland series, we are focussing on the ghosts of the castles, the battlefields and the bloody ground in Scotland. We visit Fyvie Castle, Crathes…
146 - TWISH - Glenelg & The Blantyre Disaster

October 19, 2026 · 40 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This week in Scottish History sees the twinning of Glenelg in Scotland with Glenelg on Mars! It also marks the anniversay of the Blantyre Colliery Disaster in 1877. En…
145 - Things that go Bump in the Highlands

October 15, 2026 · 28 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM Well folks, only 3 (or 2) I don't exactly know how to count it - weeks to Halloween and we have episode 3 of my Spooky Scotland series. This week it's about the monsters, the fairies and…
144 - TWISH - The Skye Brige

October 12, 2026 · 31 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This week in Scottish History saw the opening of the Skye Bridge on the 16th of October 1995. For almost a decade, the residents of the island were subjected to seriously high toll…

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143 - Witches, Warlocks and the Devil in Scotland

October 8, 2026 · 38 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM For part 2 of our Spooky Season Series in Scottish History we are focussing on the Witches, Warlocks and the Devil in Scottish History. Some places named in this episode are Tomnahurich…
142 - TWISH - The Otranto, Islay and the American Monument

October 5, 2026 · 24 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This week in Scottish History, saw the disaster of the sinking of HMS Otranto. This would be the second American Troop ship that would sink off the coast of the Island of Islay in…
141 - The Wizard of the West Bow & Mary King's Close

October 1, 2026 · 39 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This is part 1 of a Spooky Scotland series for Spooky Month leading up to Halloween! The stories this week are 2 stories from Edinburgh - there's no better place to start in my…
140 - TWISH - The Battle of The Clans

September 28, 2026 · 32 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This Week In Scottish History sees the anniversary of "The Battle of The Clans". A battle between 60 men - 30 on each side - sanctioned by the King, Robert III and fought in Perth. Very…
139 - Sir George "Bluidy/Bloody" MacKenzie

September 24, 2026 · 30 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM Having only recently finished the Covenanters series, I wanted to dedicate an episode simply only to George "Bluidy" or "Bloody" MacKenzie and the legend surrounding his…
138 - TWISH - Battle of Prestonpans & Margaret, Maid of Norway

September 21, 2026 · 36 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF ANY RABBIE'S TOUR BOOKED AT RABBIES.COM This week in Scottish History! The Battle of Prestonpans & The Death of Margaret the Maid of Norway, and the technical birth of the First War of Scottish Indepen…
137 - The Covenanters – Part 6: Revolution, Renwick and the Covenanters' Legacy

September 17, 2026 · 29 min

TSHP15 FOR 15% OFF ANY RABBIE'S TOUR AT RABBIES.COM This time is the final part of our 6 part series on The Covenanters. Thank you all for the amazing feedback you have given me on this series. Please let me know of any other subjects like…

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About the show

The Scottish History Podcast brings Scotland's past to life through engaging storytelling, fascinating characters and remarkable events. From ancient Pictish kingdoms and medieval battles to Jacobite rebellions, scientific pioneers and modern political change, each episode explores the people and moments that shaped the nation. Hosted by Owen Innes, the podcast journeys across more than two thousand years of Scottish history, uncovering well-known stories and forgotten chapters alike. Whether examining the lives of kings and queens, saints and scholars, warriors and reformers, or the everyday experiences of ordinary Scots, every episode is carefully researched and presented in an accessible and entertaining style. Perfect for lifelong history enthusiasts and newcomers alike, the Scottish History Podcast offers a compelling exploration of Scotland's rich and often dramatic past. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.