
Scottish historian Ally Heather and bestselling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker, host This Is Scotland - a weekly podcast exploring the people, places, traditions and ideas that shape modern Scotland.
Each episode blends history, culture, geography, humour and personal storytelling to uncover what makes Scotland unique: from island life and folklore to food, heritage and th... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodPlaces & TravelSociety & CultureArts | |||

The listener Q&A edition of This is Scotland returns as Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, tackle one of Scotland's biggest debates: where do the Highlands actually begin?
This week, they reveal the places in Scotland that insp... more
How do you land a plane on a beach? Why is Scotch whisky so closely tied to Scotland's identity? And what does the word ceilidh really mean?
In this episode of This is Scotland, Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, journey from B... more
The listener Q&A edition of This is Scotland returns as Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, answer your questions.
This week, they share their favourite places to cool off on a summer's day, celebrate one of Scotland's quirkiest... more
In this episode of This is Scotland, Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, uncover the fascinating origins of Scotland's most unusual wedding traditions, from handfasting and blackenings to smashing shortbread over the bride's head... more
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This show blends historical context, culture, and personal storytelling to explore modern Scotland—from island life and folklore to language revival and regional pride. Across episodes, listeners are treated to lively banter between two hosts who share travel anecdotes, archives-driven insights, and contemporary debates about national identity, food traditions, and Scotland's place in the wider world. Notable throughlines include language and Gaelic heritage, Norse influences on place names, historic sites and their modern repurposing, and a lighthearted curiosity about Scotland's representation on the world stage (with Eurovision, road trips, and cultural exports often threaded in). A standout feature is the warm, conversational tone that ... more
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