Scottish History Podcast

28/12/2024

If you come and visit this beautiful country, please don't feed the wild animals.
When I first started tour guiding, I used to take people to this exact spot thinking it was just "the done thing". Unfortunately I didn't realise the damage that feeding these wild animals does to their bodies, their teeth and their health. I've learned from my mistakes, please don't feed the wild animals!

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07/12/2024

Very intriguing article. A "new" document, providing more information on Scotland during the wars of independence has become available online.
Spent it's entire life in private ownership and now it's owned by St Andrews University.
Can't find the actual document on the website link yet, but if I find it, I'll post it in the comments.
Owen

A 500-YEAR-OLD manuscript that sheds new light on the Scottish Wars of Independence, William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, has been made…

04/12/2024

This was just recommended to me on YouTube - very well done, I highly recommend a watch!

https://youtu.be/tSMO1o6LjCw?si=lcgXQW468o4_tgHH

30/11/2024

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Ever wonder why most staircases in medieval castles were built to be extremely narrow and spiraling in a clockwise direction? Since medieval castles were built mainly as fortifications, staircases were designed to make it extremely difficult for enemy combatants to fight their way up.

Since most soldiers were right-handed, they would need to round each curve of the inner wall before attempting to strike, inevitably exposing themselves in the process. The clockwise spiral staircase also allowed the defenders to use the inner wall as a partial shield and easily allow them to swing their weapon without being hindered by the curvature of the outer wall.

The stairs were also intentionally poorly lit and built to be uneven, making it even more difficult for the attackers to gain any sort of balance or momentum during their fight up to capture the castle.

09/11/2024

18/08/2024

This one, is for the true originals of the Podcast!

About 3 months ago, I started learning the bagpipes. There's a couple of mistakes in this, but having learned it but a matter of minutes ago, I think it's alright!

I also have some good news regarding the podcast. I recently started a new position within the tour company I have been working for, which is meaning I'll have a lot more time to do the podcast!!!
I still have a few tours to fulfil in the meantime, however I shall be back in your ear holes very, very soon!

Love you all!
Owen

24/06/2024

On this day, 24th June 1314 (710 years ago) Robert the Bruce and the Scottish army defeated Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn.
This battle was seen as the beginning of the end of the First War of Scottish Independence (which didn't end for a further 14 years!!!)
Here is a YouTube link to my episode made about this.
https://youtu.be/ngl26e36T-A?si=KctG1fqPqIbv41VA

I am currently working on more episodes, but due to work schedules it is becoming more and more difficult to do. Im half way through writing a 2 part episode on the Second War of Scottish Independence. Your continued support is what is continuing to inspire me to get this done. I assure you though that these episodes will see the light of day. Hopefully sooner, rather than later.

Many thanks,
Owen

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Scottish History Podcast. We continue today with the story of Robert the Bruce.Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/pod...

13/02/2024

Today marks the 332nd anniversary of the Massacre of Glencoe.
Here is my original episode about it.

Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/nFec_bPL_t0?si=yeylGppo7YKvPNex

25/01/2024

Happy Burns night folks!
The 25th of January marks the birth of Robert, or Rabbie Burns here in Scotland.
Alternatively it marks the day after my own birthday. So I've been away celebrating that.

Much love folks
Owen

31/12/2023

To all of my amazing listeners!

2023 has been a failure of a year in terms of this podcast. I just never managed to get going at all this year and with working and other distractions. That being said I want to wish you all a Happy New Year when it comes.

Hopefully 2024 will bring us all (including myself) more podcasts.

Owen

09/12/2023

Here's a wee update for you all about the pod!!!