Holyrood Sources
Shortbread MediaThe Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottis... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 256 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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On this special episode of the Sources Podcasts, we're taking you to Liverpool for 24 hours at Labour Party Conference 2026. Hear the secrets of Political Christmas with Politico's Megan McElroy, More In Common's Louis O'Geran, Labour MP Jonathan Hin... more
Welcome to another energy special episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast in partnership with Energy Voice.
Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Ryan Duff and Floyd March: Aberdeen Features Lead and North West Correspondent at Energy Voice. The grou... more
Is Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK realistic, or is he setting Labour up for a major fall ahead of the upcoming budget? On this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver review Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first... more
In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver unpack the Scottish Government's local government proposal that could see Scotland's 32 councils reduced to just 6... Professor Michael Keating joins the show to di... more
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Enjoyed this at the beginning of pod but the two commentators are so obviously SNP through and through, they now need someone with a different political point of view. To say that this PMurell issue wouldn’t have had a bearing on the election outcome is unbelievable. Read the room Andy
Apple Podcasts3SNP bias
United Kingdom4 months ago - another all male blokey irrelevant podcast
see above….
Apple Podcasts3scotsnikUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Progressive Taxation
I have listened to Graeme McCormick’s AGFR tax proposals on numerous occasions and to me it is revolutionary, the structure is in place, can be implemented almost immediately, lift everyone out of poverty and impact on land ownership because of the work done on land registry, all in the one parcel. I have constantly begged people to tell me why it cannot work. All I can see is that it will anger landowners and the MOD - that’s it. It was passed at last year’s Alba conference and then disappeared... more
Apple Podcasts5🔬8United Kingdom2 years ago - The best bar none for Scottish political thought
The weekly listen - and more often when there’s a party being kicked out of government and an FM resignation! - for the best informed take on politics in Scotland. And Calum, Andy and Geoff all seem to like each other too which is fun! 😉
Apple Podcasts5robbie77United Kingdom2 years ago - Making Scottish politics Informative and entertaining
Guid banter atween i loons! As a quine fae Aiberdeen it’s affa fine tae hae yon loon Geoff gie a voice tae NE Scotland!
Apple Podcasts5Michelle ShorttUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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What is Holyrood Sources about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show provides in-depth, insider-style analysis of Scottish politics, with a focus on governance, constitutional questions, taxation, energy policy, and party dynamics. Conversations couple sharp political insight with practical implications for policymakers, businesses, and the media, often featuring former advisers and communications leaders from major parties. Listeners can expect rigorous discourse, candid banter, and cross-party perspectives that illuminate strategy, policy trade-offs, and the daily realities of Scottish public life. A standout trait is the hosts' lived experience inside government and opposition worlds, which lends a practical angle to complex topics like devolution, energy transition, and party leadership debates.... more
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Recent guests on Holyrood Sources include:
1. Michael Keating
2. Alex Kerr
3. Michael Mara
4. Joe Fagan
5. Lindsay Paterson
6. Erikka Askeland
7. Dave Lord
8. Laurie Macfarlane
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