Simply Scottish

05/03/2025

Scottish musician Dougie MacLean on writing his famous song Caledonia: "I wrote a simple little homesick song...it's quite incredible how much it's become part of common culture here in Scotland." Listen to the full conversation: https://youtu.be/pGQ2ia3wr4A?si=PLTq1K2bPWp99ZWz

Hailed as a "musical hero" by the USA's Wall Street Journal, renowned Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean is the subject of our latest Artist Spotlight...

30/12/2024

Transport yourself back to Scotland's capital city in its golden age! In a second installment of our Off The Shelf series, host Andrew dusts off a splendid wee book from the 1960s that brings to life the people and places of Edinburgh in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3UTplLv

24/12/2024

Gather the family and enjoy a Scottish translation of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" on a new yuletide episode of Simply Scottish: https://bit.ly/41NVIlJ

24/12/2024

NEW EPISODE: Listen to Kirsty Strange's Scots translation of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," plus new music from Siobhan Miller, Church Street Shuffle, and more! https://bit.ly/41NVIlJ Whirly Bird Book Co.

26/06/2024

Famed naturalist John Muir put human inventions aside to reap the benefits of nature. In this article, I explain how we can do the same: https://bit.ly/3H2NGud

For all our technological advancements, we still need people like John Muir to remind us to pursue the inventions of God for ourselves.

17/06/2024

Simply Scottish is now available on YouTube. Catch up on previous episodes and listen to the newest one here: https://bit.ly/3VVJAfv

12/06/2024

New episode! Need a poem or song to cheer your heart? Enjoy some inspiring verse, a brand new song from trad fusion band dlù, and music from Shooglenifty and the Highland Music Ensemble: https://bit.ly/3KGityn Hands Up for Trad

22/04/2024

Yesterday was the birthday of John Muir, Father of America's national parks and tireless defender of the country's wild spaces and natural habits. But did you know he might have been none of those things had he pursued his original career plan in technology? Learn more in my article for American Mind: https://bit.ly/3H2NGud

For all our technological advancements, we still need people like John Muir to remind us to pursue the inventions of God for ourselves.

08/04/2024

Happy Tartan Day weekend, Scotland lovers! Celebrate Scottish-American ties with our All About Tartans episode. Listen: https://bit.ly/RDkv0f

14/03/2024

Sunshine in the Seattle area today. A nice treat! Reminds us of one of our favorite songs from The Proclaimers: https://youtu.be/Iesps9w4HFw?si=UjtYBKCLrEeEpwB4

Official video for "Sunshine on Leith" by from the Proclaimers' second studio album of the same name. The track was one of the lead singles from the album, a...

21/02/2024

Looking for a steady stream of Celtic music and programming? Simply Scottish is proud to air six days a week on Highlander Radio, a production of CelticRadio.net. Check out their 24/7 schedule: https://www.celticradio.net/php/schedule.php Celtic Radio

28/01/2024

The Burns celebrations continue! Here's another episode of Simply Scottish featuring the great poet and his legacy today: https://bit.ly/3rN1yAq

27/01/2024

Poet Robert Burns became a household name in the 19th century, inspiring many with his catchy lyrics promoting equality, liberty, & democracy. Here's host Andrew McDiarmid on why we still need Burns today: https://bit.ly/3H2mevT Greatness

He survived the cancel culture of his day to become the favorite poet of presidents. His song “Auld Lang Syne” is among the most recognized choruses in history. He championed honesty and humility over…

27/01/2024

Time to celebrate Scotland's national poet, Rabbie Burns! Start with our episode exploring his life and legacy, featuring some stirring Burns music! https://bit.ly/GBfNzP

29/12/2023

It's not too late to enjoy the sounds of a Scottish Christmas: bagpipes, Celtic hymns, and Deacon Blue! https://bit.ly/3toX0oL

21/12/2023

Celebrate a Scottish Christmas with us! Enjoy bagpipes, Celtic hymns, and a great Christmas song from powerhouse band Deacon Blue: https://bit.ly/3toX0oL