Historic Scotland Podcast

Welcome to the Historic Scotland Podcast, a journey through some of Scotland's most iconic sites and their enchanting stories. Join your host, Scottish actor and storyteller Sarah MacGillivray as she goes behind-the-scenes to reveal untold histories and intriguing traces of our nation’s past. Discover Dirleton Castle’s role in Scotland’s witch trials, untangle history from legend on the shores of Loch Ness and delve into the rich archaeology of Holyrood Park and Caerlaverock Castle.

Historic Scotland Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Historic Scotland, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Historic Scotland hosts Historic Scotland Podcast, a history show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Join us to unlock exclusive content!

  Sep 8, 20262 min

  Are you loving these captivating stories about Scotland’s rich and fascinating past? Well, the good news is that there is another, exclusive season of the Historic Scotland podcast – just for members – and you won’t find it anywhere else. You’ll go behind the scenes to meet the soldiers who fire Edinburgh Castle’s iconic One O’Clock Gun, stand high on the walls of Stirling Castle to survey a historic landscape, and delve deeper with experts into the mystery of Bruce’s heart at Melrose Abbey. These extra episodes are waiting for you in the members' feed right now. Plus, as a member, you’ll always be the first to hear each new podcast season. That’s not all. Your Historic Scotland membership gives you free, unlimited entry to our sites and daytime events, as well as discounts in our cafés, gift shops and online store. Search ‘Historic Scotland membership’ or head to hes.scot/membership today to unlock much, much more of Scotland’s history.

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  Episode #8

  Legacy in the landscape: our imperial past

  Jun 9, 202639 min

  With Ian Mchardy, Malcolm Maclean, and Cat Dunn. The ancient standing stone circle of Calanais, a site that inspires reflection, may seem an unlikely place to mention Britain’s imperial legacy. But as Cat Dunn explains, it is one of many heritage sites with connections to slavery and colonial histories revisited by recent research. What links Calanais with the history of Empire, how do these uncomfortable truths help us understand Scotland’s past, and what comes next? Exploring heritage sites like Calanais Standing Stones allows you to connect with Scotland’s past — and membership with Historic Scotland makes that journey even richer. Membership gives you free entry to many of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, including castles, abbeys and cathedrals, along with free admission to daytime events and members-only activities. You’ll also enjoy discounts in cafés and shops, a quarterly magazine, a members’ guide to help plan visits, and access to exclusive podcast content and collectibles. By becoming a member, you help support vital conservation work that protects Scotland’s heritage and enables ongoing research that deepens our understanding of the past. To become a member, sign up here: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/membership/

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  Episode #7

  Tales of the Blackhouse

  May 26, 202633 minS0

  <p>With Ali Davey and Marlene Macleod.</p> <p>Sarah sits by a glowing fire in one of Scotland’s most remote crofts to immerse herself in Hebridean life and hospitality. Within the blackhouse’s thick stone walls and thatched roof, kept wind and watertight though the sharing of traditional skills down the generations, she discovers a story of community, resilience and a Gaelic tradition of storytelling and music that endures.</p> <p>Visit unique Scottish heritage sites like Hebridean by joining Historic Scotland membership. It gives you free entry to many of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, including castles, abbeys...

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  Episode #6

  Caerlaverock Castle: where west meets east

  May 12, 202639 minS0

  <p>With Lynsey Haworth, Stefan Sagrott, Judith Rowett, and Zoe Samuels-Lyons.</p> <p>Sarah travels to the fairytale castle of Caerlaverock in Dumfries and Galloway. Here, she learns how a series of remarkable archaeological finds – from leather goods and basketry to fragments of Islamic glass – reveal how this seemingly remote medieval castle was once part of a vibrant network of international trade and cultural exchange.</p> <p>If you’re curious to discover historic places like Caerlaverock Castle in person, consider becoming a member of Historic Scotland. Membership gives you free entry to many of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, includin...

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  Episode #5

  Ballads, Borders and the tower that inspired Scott

  Apr 28, 202635 minS0

  <p>With Regional Collections Manager, Jill van Millingen and volunteer John Simpson.</p> <p>On a rocky craig in the Scottish Borders stands Smailholm Tower, a medieval stronghold in a landscape with a strong tradition of balladry – poems capturing the lives and legends of the area. Collections Manager Jill and volunteer guide John explain how this brooding place fired the imagination of a young Walter Scott, and how his Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border in turn inspired a set of costumed dolls by the late artist Anne Carrick.</p> <p>If you’re inspired to experience places like Smailholm Tower for...

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