Scotland (A Scottish History Podcast)
Hosted by Michael Park, Scotland is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people’s stories.
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Episodes
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
It is 1900. You are alone on Eilean Mòr, in the shadow of Flannan Isles Lighthouse... where everyone has disappeared. It's your job to find out why.
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The music for every episode of Scotland is by the human substitution cipher, Mitch Bain.
Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
It is 1934. A photograph of the Loch Ness Monster takes the country by storm, all thanks to one lucky surgeon and his camera.
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CREDITS
Written and produced by Michael Park, a production of Be Quiet Media.
The music for every episode of Scotland is by Mitch Bain, find him on Facebook at Mitch Bain music.
Jamie Mowat does stunning illustrations for us which you can see in our episode art. See more and buy prints at tidlin.com
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
It is 1863 and there is a fire raging at the home of respected Glasgow doctor E.W. Pritchard... but that's just the beginning of this tale of Victorian intrigue, woe, and murder.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The music for every episode of Scotland is by the human substitution cipher, Mitch Bain.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
It is 1912. Jessie and Frederick have just tied the knot. This a love story... and nothing ever gets in the way of true love.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
This episode was produced with help from Professor Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones. Prof. Jeffreys-Jones’ new book titled “Ring of Spies: How MI5 and the FBI Brought Down the Nazis in America” is out in July.
Additional voices in this episode were by Chris Moriarty.
The music for every episode of Scotland is by the human enigma cipher, Mitch Bain.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
It is 1329 and King Robert the First of Scotland, Robert The Bruce, is dying. His body is to be laid to rest, but death isn't the end of the story for the king's heart.
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
Additional voices are provided by Chris Moriarty.
The human rotor cipher Mitch Bain was taking a wee break when this episode was made but he'll be back for the next wee yin.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
It is 1891 and something new is coming to Scotland. A rootin' tootin', sharpshootin', Lakota lootin' show is coming to town, and they're going to leave behind a lasting, haunting legacy.
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Chris Moriarty.
The music for every episode of Scotland is by the human substitution cipher, Mitch Bain who is back from his break just in time for quarantine.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
It is 1923 and if this wall could talk...
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The human rotor cipher Mitch Bain is taking a wee break at the moment so the music for this episode comes from Doug Maxwell and Huma-Huma.
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
It is 1918. As ships sail up the Clyde bringing soldiers home for leave in the final months of the First World War, soldiers step onto home soil for the first time in months. Something else steps off the ships with them the Blue Death... the Spanish Flu has arrived in Scotland.
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
Additional voices in this episode were Jamie Mowat, Chris Moriarty and Mitch Bain.
Mitch is taking a well-earned break so the music for this episode was provided by Amulets, Loopop and of course our Bubbly Snake break music is by Mitch Bain.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
It is 1822 and you are about to meet a man who will destroy everything you thought you knew about the world. You're about to meet Gregor MacGregor.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The score was written by the human Copiale cipher, Mitch Bain. Listen to Mitch's podcast Strong Language & Violent Scenes if you're into horror movies that you maybe shouldn't like.
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
A little Christmas story to warm your soul on a cold winter's day. Sorry if you were expecting something darker.
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CREDITS
This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The voice Edward Pearson is Chris Moriarty.
The score was written by Santa's Chief Elf, Mitch Bain.
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
It is 1919. Troops are on the streets of Glasgow to quell a Communist uprising. What happened? The Riot Act happened.
This episode is a retelling of our first episode to celebrate the fact that Scotland has been cluttering up your podcast feeds for a whole year. Thank you so much for listening - we really appreciate you all!
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The voice of the Riot Act is Paul Houlihan.
The score was written by the human Fialka cipher, Mitch Bain. Listen to Mitch's podcast Strong Language & Violent Scenes if you're into horror movies that you maybe shouldn't like.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
It is 1828 and medical science is advancing fast, but the best way to learn about anatomy is to see it in the flesh. That's where the Resurrectionists come in. Burke and Hare can get you a steady supply of bodies... as long as you never ask where they come from.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The voice of William Burke is Chris Moriarty.
The score was written by the human Vigenere Cipher, Mitch Bain. Listen to Mitch's podcast Strong Language & Violent Scenes if you're into horror movies that you maybe shouldn't like.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
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.
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CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Additional voices by Andy Stewart.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
The story of two pioneers of flight. One an Italian who lived in Scotland, one a Scotsman who lived in Italy. That's about as similar as these stories get.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media.
The score was written by the human human Dorabella Cypher, Mitch Bain.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Come with us as we tell you the forgotten story of the Invisible Poet of Cremorne Gardens. This story might take place in London (mostly), but its subject is very Scottish indeed.
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park for Be Quiet Media. The research for the episode is by Mila Daskalova who is writing her PhD thesis on printing in Victorian Asylums.
The score was written by the human jump scare, Mitch Bain. The voice of John Reid Adam was Andy Stewart.
Additional voices were by Leanne Milne and Dan Todd.
Mila studies at the University of Strathclyde, her research is supported by the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
Edinburgh Castle has been at the heart of Scotland for centuries, but what do you do when someone takes it from you? Close your eyes and take a trip through the time vortex with us to find out...
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This episode was written and produced by Michael Park. The score was written by the human sneak attack, Mitch Bain.