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Scottish History Out of Order

Be Quiet Media / The Big Light·Hosted by Michael Park·75 episodes

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This is Scotland: a podcast about Scottish history and the places we made it.

Why listen

Scottish History Out of Order turns Scottish history into short, vivid stories rooted in real places, from poisoned islands and vanished lighthouse keepers to Robert Burns, railway disasters, and forgotten inventors. Most episodes are narrated like compact historical audio essays, with occasional voices, music, and on-location texture. It is a strong pick for listeners who like history with atmosphere, odd details, and a clear sense of place without committing to hour-long lectures.

Episodes

19 min
Sep 3, 2025Episode 70
Black Agnes - The Woman Who Destroyed The English Army

It is 1338. Dunbar Castle is being besieged by the forces of the English King Edward III. The lord of the castle is gone, leaving his his wife in charge.  Unfortunately for William Montagu, the English General in charge of the siege, Countess Agnes of Dunbar and March is one of the biggest bad-asses to have ever lived... 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 by Michael Park. Additional production and mastering by Brian McAlpine. Additional voices by Ashleigh Wilson-Park and Dylan Richards.

38 min
Aug 10, 2025Episode 69
The Many Lives of Duff House - The Weird & Wonderful Story of an Iconic Stately Home

Kevin James has travelled all the way from Canada to visit Aberdeenshire's biggest White Elephant, a country house set in the scenic surroundings of Banff. What he finds at Duff House though, is a site full of history, humanity and potential. What does the past, present, and future of Duff House look like? Join Kevin and find out. Presented by Kevin James Produced by Michael Wilson-Park Written by Michael Wilson-Park & Kevin James Engineering & Mastering by Brian McAlpine Additional voices by Flora Zajicek, Dylan Richards, Brian McAlpine, Michael Wilson-Park

10 min
Jun 9, 2025
A Lighthouse - What Really Happened on the Flannan Isles?

It is 1900. You are alone on Eilean Mòr, in the shadow of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse... where all of the keepers have disappeared. It's your job to find out why. 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 by Michael Park. Additional production, mastering, and voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch Bain.

14 min
May 12, 2025
The Poisoned Isle - When The British Government Used Anthrax In Scotland

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 by Michael Park. Additional production, mastering, and voices by Brian McAlpine. Music by Mitch Bain.

2 min
Apr 2, 2025
A Wee Update from Michael...

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

15 min
Jul 19, 2024
The Scientist & The CIA - MK ULTRA & The Sleep Room

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. 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 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 Chris Moriarty, Mitch Bain, Meghan Crabtree, Sarah-Louise Kelly, Leanne Milne, Jamie Mowat, Alex Muncie & Panda McPanderson. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat..

12 min
Jun 14, 2024Episode 68
138CE - Life on Hadrian’s Wall (with Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller)

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'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. Production assistance from David Allan. Thank you to Max Miller for agreeing to be part of the episode.

15 min
Jun 1, 2024Episode 66
Robert Burns & The Rosamond

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 website here

12 min
May 17, 2024Episode 66
Quintinshill - On Board Britain’s Worst Railway Disaster

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 & David Allan.

8 min
May 3, 2024Episode 65
A Short Story About A Monck & A Leaky Ship

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.

15 min
Apr 20, 2024Episode 63
Anoraks & Airwaves - How Radio Came To Scotland

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 here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Ashleigh Wilson & Aaron Richardson. Recording of Kathleen Garscadden from the BBC Archives. "An Elephant Never Forgets" by Lupino Lane is used as an out of copyright recording.

15 min
Apr 6, 2024Episode 62
The Clyde’s Forgotten Tragedy - The SS Daphne

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 Michael Park. Additional voices by Kate Cotter & David Allan.

19 min
Mar 24, 2024Episode 61
Robert Burns & His Best Friend’s Legal Problems

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.

16 min
Mar 14, 2024Episode 60
Jim Clark - The Fastest Man on Earth

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.

20 min
Nov 28, 2022Episode 12
The Darién Scheme (REVISITED)

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.

14 min
Jul 3, 2022Episode 59
Stories From A Railway Station

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.

12 min
May 29, 2022Episode 58
Death Ray - How Radar Was Born From Paranoia

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.

7 min
Mar 28, 2022Episode 57
Land’s End To John O’Groats - The Orcadian Woman Who Started A Trend

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.

17 min
Feb 21, 2022Episode 56
Until Proven Innocent - The Oscar Slater Murder Trial

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.

13 min
Jan 24, 2022Episode 55
Robert Burns’ Brain - Proving Phrenology With The Bard’s Bones

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 O'Brien, Erica Peaslee, Leanne Milne, Neal Morrison & Sheila Bain

6 min
Nov 22, 2021Episode 54
The Heel & The Shoe - Why We Use Symbols To Remember Our Heroes

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.

10 min
Oct 25, 2021Episode 53
Monsters of Glasgow - A Scotland Hallowe’en Special

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 Jamie Mowat.

14 min
Oct 11, 2021Episode 52
The Medium - The Con Artist Who ’Fooled’ Churchill

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.

14 min
Sep 27, 2021Episode 51
Corned Beef - When Typhoid Came To Aberdeen

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.

13 min
Sep 6, 2021Episode 50
Gentleman Johnny - Scotland’s Legendary Safecracker

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.

18 min
Aug 8, 2021Episode 2
We Eat People (Redux)

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 clicking here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music and Additional Voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

12 min
Jul 4, 2021Episode 49
Washington’s Real Right Hand Man - General Hugh Mercer

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.

10 min
Jun 20, 2021Episode 48
Bigger On The Inside - What Was The TARDIS Actually For?

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.

16 min
Jun 6, 2021Episode 47
One Day In Paris - When Scotland Could Have Won The World Cup...

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. Additional sound effects from Craig Brown's World Cup 1998 Diary (permissions from Scottish FA). Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

18 min
May 23, 2021Episode 46
The Captain - Scotland’s First Woman Ship Captain

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.

16 min
May 2, 2021Episode 45
Lady’s Rock - The Clan Chief’s Wife Cast Out To Sea

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.

17 min
Apr 19, 2021Episode 44
The Poisoned Isle - When The British Government Tested Anthrax In Scotland

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.

14 min
Apr 5, 2021Episode 43
The Final Duel - The Weird Tradition of Duelling Ends In Kirkcaldy

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. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

19 min
Mar 22, 2021Episode 42
The Scientist & The CIA - Dr Ewen Cameron, Mind Control & The Sleep Room

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. 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 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 Chris Moriarty, Mitch Bain, Meghan Crabtree, Sarah-Louise Kelly, Leanne Milne, Jamie Mowat, Alex Muncie & Panda McPanderson. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

8 min
Mar 8, 2021Episode 41
The Fast Life of Johnny Dumfries - Scotland’s Forgotten Formula 1 Driver

It is 1986. Johnny Dumfries has always wanted to drive... which is good since he's just qualified in 10th for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Johnny Dumfries sadly died in March 2021. This episode is dedicated to his memory. 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.

13 min
Feb 22, 2021Episode 40
Milngavie vs. The Monorail - Revolutionary Transport Solutions From The Past!

It is 1930. By gum, this invention is going to put you, George Bennie, on the map! Why? Well there's nothin' on Earth like a genuine bona-fide electrified six-car George Bennie Railplane System of Transport! 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 Leanne Milne. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

9 min
Feb 1, 2021Episode 39
Deeds Not Words - Suffragettes & Suffrajitsu In Glasgow

It is 1914. Deeds Not Words. Votes for Women. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, produced and narrated by Michael Park, Music by Mitch Bain, Additional voices by Leanne Milne, Sheila Bain, Rosie Brotherwood, Meghan Crabtree, Mila Daskalova, Michael Fern, Sarah-Louise Kelly, Fay Jardine, Fiona, April & Lyra McCubbin, Kim Morrison, Maria Oldani & Lauren Tuckerman. Illustrations by TIDLIN.

22 min
Jan 20, 2021Episode 38
Something Burns - A Virtual Burns Supper

It is 2021. You should absolutely not be leaving the house, even if it is for haggis and whisky. Use our virtual Burns Supper to celebrate the life of Scotland's national bard. 01.15: Address to the Haggis 03.40: The Immortal Memory 07.50: To A Mouse 09.55: John Barleycorn 11.50: Holy Willie’s Prayer 16:55: Auld Lang Syne Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. We were lucky enough to be able to use a beautiful rendition of Auld Lang Syne from 'For The Sake of Old Times' by 1504. Find out more about the project at 1504.co CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Jamie Mowat & Mitch Bain. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.

11 min
Jan 11, 2021Episode 37
Edinburgh Seven - When Educating Women Caused A Riot

It is 1870 and the men of Edinburgh University aren't covering themselves in glory. Unlike seven remarkable women who are all set to become the first female doctors in the country. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS - Written, produced and narrated by Michael Park, Music by Mitch Bain, Additional voices by Rushka Gray & Mitch Bain. Illustrations by TIDLIN.

4 min
Jan 1, 2021
First Foot - The Scotland Outtakes

Happy New Year! Here's hoping 2021 is much better than 2020. Here's a few minutes of us screwing up to enjoy with your hangover. x Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here.

18 min
Dec 21, 2020Episode 36
Stealing the Stone of Destiny

It is Christmas Eve 1950. You're about to break into Westminster Abbey to 'liberate' a symbol of Scottish pride. You're about to steal the Stone of Scone.   Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, produced and narrated by Michael Park, Music by Mitch Bain, Additional voices by Chris Moriarty. Illustrations by TIDLIN.

7 min
Dec 7, 2020Episode 35
First We Take Dumbarton - The Vikings In Scotland

It is 870. There are longships on the Clyde. Waiting. Poised. They're coming for you. They're coming for Alt Clut. They're coming for Dumbarton Rock. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, produced and narrated by Michael Park, Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by TIDLIN.

14 min
Nov 23, 2020Episode 34
Iolaire - A Tragedy Years In The Making

It is Hogmanay 1918. You've lived many lives. A drunk in Stornoway, a sheep farmer in South America, a deckhand in the Royal Naval Reserve. You've even done a bit of minesweeping in your time. But now it's time to go home to your family. To be their first foot on New Year's Day. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, produced and narrated by Michael Park, Music by Mitch Bain, Additional voices by Leanne Milne and Chris Moriarty. Illustrations by TIDLIN.

11 min
Nov 9, 2020Episode 33
He Giveth His Beloved Sleep - Remembrance & The First World War

It is 1918. The war is almost over, but there is still time for it to take people away.   Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here.   CREDITS - Written & Narrated by Michael Park - Music by Mitch Bain - Additional Voices by Leanne Milne & Chris Moriarty

7 min
Oct 5, 2020Episode 32
Little Edgar - Why Do So Many Edgar Allan Poe Stories Seem Scottish?

It is 1815 and a little American boy sits cut off from his friends in a graveyard. As spectres, ghaists and ghouls rise up around him, Edgar Allan Poe is developing a taste for... even a fixation with the macabre. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. ---- CREDITS Scotland is written and produced by Michael Park and is a production of Be Quiet Media. Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty and Mitch Bain. Mitch's laptop broke this week so music in this episode was provided by Asher Fulero, Mary Abrami and Jesse Gallagher. Additional voices for this episode were by Jamie Mowat. Jamie does stunning illustrations for us which you can see in our episode art. See more and buy prints at tidlin.com. Scotland is supported by Chris Lingwood and listeners like you on Patreon. You can get loads more from us for as little as two dollars at: patreon.com/scotlandhistorypodcast  You can find out more about the show on our website, thisisscotland.co and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching Scotland - Scottish History Podcast.

14 min
Sep 28, 2020Episode 31
Will You Take A Walk With Me? - The Story of Jessie King (w/Dangerous Women)

It is 1889. You take a walk through the streets of Edinburgh with a mysterious individual who just might know some secrets about the tragic child murderer Jessie King.   This episode is a collaboration between Scotland, Dr Morag Allan Campbell and the Dangerous Women Project. We hope you enjoy it!   Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here.   ----   CREDITS   This episode of Scotland was written by Morag Allan Campbell and narrated by Leanne Milne.   It was produced and sound designed by Michael Park. It is a production of Be Quiet Media.   Will You Take A Walk with me is part of the Dangerous Women Project. You can read it again at http://dangerouswomenproject.org, and find over 350 more pieces that reflect on the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women have always lived, and still live today.   Fifty of those pieces, including essays by Nicola Sturgeon, Bidisha and Irenosen Okojie, have been gathered into a forthcoming book, published by Unbound. Dangerous Women: Fifty reflections on women, power and identity will come out in 2021, and you can still pledge for a copy at http://unbound.com/books/dangerous-women   Jamie Mowat does stunning illustrations for us which you can see in our episode art. See more and buy prints at tidlin.com.   You can find out more about the show on our website, http://scotland.bequiet.media and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast.

7 min
Sep 7, 2020Episode 30
Scots of the Antarctic - Pipers & Penguins

It is 1903 and you are surrounded by penguins and seals. A far cry from home in Troon. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. ---- CREDITS Scotland is written and produced by Michael Park and is a production of Be Quiet Media. Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty. The music for every episode of Scotland is by Naval Cipher Number 3, Mitch Bain, you can check out more of his work at http://mitchbain.bequiet.media. Additional voices for this episode were by Jamie Mowat. Jamie does stunning illustrations for us which you can see in our episode art. See more and buy prints at tidlin.com. You can find out more about the show on our website, thisisscotland.co and on twitter, facebook and instagram by searching Scotland - Scottish History Podcast.

12 min
Aug 24, 2020Episode 29
Long Live The Hill - Football Bringing Miners Together

It is 1900. On a windswept football pitch along with ten of your best friends you're ready to face the best the coalfields have to offer. It's your pride, it's your village. The future is encroaching fast but all of that can be left in the pits... left until Monday. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. ---- CREDITS Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast is written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media. Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty. The music for every episode is by the human open cast mine Mitch Bain - check out his work at mitchbain.bequiet.media  Jamie Mowat does incredible illustrations for our episodes. You can see them in the show art and buy prints from her at tidlin.com

5 min
Aug 5, 2020Episode 28
The Passionflower - Why Scots Fought In The Spanish Civil War

It is 1936 and people all over the world are leaving their homes to fight the forces of Fascism in the Spanish Civil War. But what is inspiring people to give up everything to fight on the Iberian Peninsula? La Pasionaria. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. ---- CREDITS Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast is written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media. Additional voices in this episode were by Leanne Milne.   The music for every episode is by the human Polybius Square Mitch Bain - check out his work at mitchbain.bequiet.media    Jamie Mowat does incredible illustrations for our episodes. You can see them in the show art and buy prints from her at tidlin.com    Our thanks to our patrons, including Chris Lingwood. You make the show possible with your support at http://patreon.com/scotlandhistorypodcast

11 min
Jul 22, 2020Episode 27
Napoleon’s Men - French Prisoners of War in Scotland

It is 1811 and you are being taken from France to a Prisoner of War Camp in Scotland. Your crime? Fighting for France.   This episode was a request, especially for my Mum's birthday. Thanks for always looking out for me. x   Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here.   ----   CREDITS   Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast is written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.   Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty.   The music for every episode is by the human drum line Mitch Bain - check out his work at mitchbain.bequiet.media   Jamie Mowat does incredible illustrations for our episodes. You can see them in the show art and buy prints from her at tidlin.com   Our thanks to our patrons, including Chris Lingwood. You make the show possible with your support at http://patreon.com/scotlandhistorypodcast

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