On behalf o the Scots Radio Team, a guid new year tae abidy. In this oor bumper New Year Episode, wi hiv the renowned ootdoor expert an author, Cameron McNeish guidin us through the Glens an the pages o his new book ‘Come by The Hills’. We hear aboot the new app fae the Scottish […]

Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let’s look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I’ll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene! Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs […]

Jine us for anither Christmas Scots Radio special – an Santa cam doon the lum an athin. Ring oot the claes!

The Mither Tongue, was described as one of the best 100 Scottish books ever written. Now Newport-based author and Scots language expert Billy Kay has produced an audio version of his classic book. We are delighted that Billy has recorded a special introduction to the book for Scots Radio. Link to the App ‘Audible’ for […]

In this next episode o the ‘A Sense o Place’ series Finn Nixon jines ecologist an author Andrew Painting, tae find oot fit’s happenin on Mar Lodge Estate in the winter.

Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all […]

THE LIFE BREATH SONGS – wi Kathleen Jamie, Scots Makar: We are delighted tae welcome Scotland’s new National Poet an Makar, Kathleen Jamie ontae the programme tae spik aboot her first project as Makar – creatin unique collaborative nature poems wi the public, caad The Life Breath Songs – pegged tae COP26. (Image – The […]

Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ùrar by Mànran Track – Ailean https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Spiorachas – A […]

In ess episode, Finn Nixon jines meteorologist Chris Booth in Braemar tae discuss aa things wither. Chris explains the unique climate that the wee Aiberdeenshire village has an how he actually carries oot his forecastin. Braemar and Ballater webpage -http://braemarweather.co.uk/index.html

NICHTS ARE DRAWIN IN: Aye the nichts are drawin in an there’s loads tae dae in the gairden. Special guest Charlie Abel gets advice aboot aipples an Steve Byrne tells us aboot his allotment – an the Dandelion Project. Claire Paterson also whisks up some mair delicious recipes while Dave Mitchell an Frieda Morrison tak […]