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Thanks for visiting my podcast about all things Scottish, from bagpipes to whisky. I hope you'll enjoy the many guests and subjects we'll present here. My style is to chat with my guests as if we were sharing a cuppa across the kitchen table, not se…

Thanks for visiting my podcast about all things Scottish, from bagpipes to whisky. I hope you'll enjoy the many guests and subjects we'll present here. My style is to chat with my guests as if we were sharing a cuppa across the kitchen table, not separated by thousands of miles of ocean. So put the kettle on and join us...

Glen L. Moyer

For more of my personal journeys in Scotland and my thoughts on my Texas and Scottish heritage, visit my own (sporadic) blog.

For more of my personal journeys in Scotland and my thoughts on my Texas and Scottish heritage, visit my own (sporadic) blog.

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Besides the famous TV show, "Monarch of the Glen," a bit of Scottish history played out at Ardverikie Estate when Queen Victoria considered buying it for the Royal residence in Scotland. If not for Scotland's infamous midges, who sent Victoria packi…

Besides the famous TV show, "Monarch of the Glen," a bit of Scottish history played out at Ardverikie Estate when Queen Victoria considered buying it for the Royal residence in Scotland. If not for Scotland's infamous midges, who sent Victoria packing, Ardverikie might never have become known as "Glenbogle."

UTTS #037 2017: Scotland's Year of History, Heritage, and Archaeology

March 13, 2017

Each year, Scotland’s national tourism organization, visit Scotland, and the Scottish Government put forth a promotional theme, aimed at driving tourism to and throughout Scotland while featuring specific sectors of Scottish industry, culture, history, etc. For 2017 that theme is "History, Heritage, and Archaeology." #HHA2017

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UTTS #036 Between Daylight and Hell: Scots Who Stained American History

March 02, 2017
UTTS #036 Between Daylight and Hell: Scots Who Stained American History

Numerous volumes have been written extolling the virtues of the Scots and Scots-Irish who helped to shape the United States. Scottish journalist and now author Iain Lundy has taken a different direction, peering into the seedier side of history to uncover a rogue's gallery of Scots who left a stain on American history.

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UTTS #035 Jed Marum: American Celtic Balladeer

February 13, 2017

Jed Marum, an accomplished singer, songwriter, storyteller, and musician has his feet firmly grounded in the worlds of American Folk and Celtic Music. His music reflects a blend of these two styles and he shares his insights into the influence of Celtic music across many genres of American music.

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UTTS #034 Loch Ness Water: Genuine Drinkable Water

January 30, 2017

Loch Ness Water is the first drinkable bottled water sourced from Scotland's world famous loch. Offered in both still and sparkling, the young company is making strong inroads into the tourist and whisky trades, as well as the restaurant and hotel segments of Scotland's vibrant food and drink industry.

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UTTS #033 The North Coast 500

November 08, 2016

Dubbed "Scotland's Route 66" the North Coast 500 is the most successful tourism initiative in recent years and is being called an ultimate Scottish experience.

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UTTS #032 Dougie MacLean: Songs of Scotland II

September 09, 2016

Perthshire Amber: The Dougie MacLean Music Festival is a 4-day annual festival of concerts, open mics, nature walks, and much more hosted by Scottish singer / songwriter Dougie MacLean in appreciation for the part of Scotland that is his home and his inspiration.

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UTTS #031 Dougie MacLean: Songs of Scotland Pt. I

August 14, 2016

Scottish singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean has been described as no less than a Scottish phenomenon and "a musical hero" by the Wall Street Journal. His music, inspired by a life lived in Scotland, combines both folk and contemporary styles and has earned him a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame as well as in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.

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Tarbert Bay, Loch Fyne © VisitScotland / Scottish Viewpoint

Tarbert Bay, Loch Fyne © VisitScotland / Scottish Viewpoint

UTTS # 030 Sail Scotland: A Maritime Holiday

August 01, 2016

A sailing holiday to Scotland offers a view of the landscape many will never see, fine dining, quiet anchorages on pristine beaches and nights under the stars. From sea coasts to inland lochs and canals Scotland is the world best sailing destination.

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UTTS #029 Photographing Scotland's Night Sky

July 04, 2016

Photographing Scotland's night sky could be a source of new tourism for the country and astrophotographer Stuart McIntyre shares his inspiration and experiences in building his company Bound By Starlight.

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UTTS #028 Aberdeenshire: Scotland's Undiscovered Country

June 12, 2016

Dunnotar Castle is one of the best known landmarks of Aberdeenshire. The region is rebranding itself in an effort to restore tourism interest, lost in the wake of the discovery of North Sea Oil and its resultant economic boom.

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