Simply Scottish

The long-running podcast of Scottish music and culture, hosted by @AMcDiarmid. Join our Patreon clan for exclusive content!

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Catch a great tune from Glasgow-based folk quartet @gnossmusic in the latest episode of Simply Scottish: https://t.co/xMghFEjTdN #Scotland #mathematics

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NEW: He's one of the most prominent scientists of the 19th century, and his work inspired Albert Einstein and the rise of modern physics. A profile of Scottish mathematician James Clerk Maxwell, along with songs from @gnossmusic and Kim Carney: https://t.co/xMghFEjTdN @AMOSTARFA

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Scottish musician @DougieMaclean on writing his famous song Caledonia: "I wrote a simple little homesick song...it's quite incredible how much it's become part of common culture here in Scotland." Listen to the full conversation: https://t.co/HaArhqMTfO #Scotland #Caledonia

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In a few hours Simply Scottish host @AMcDiarmid will take the oath of allegiance to become a citizen of the United States! He will remain a citizen of Scotland too. Look for more on this exciting development soon! #immigrant #Scotland #UnitedStates #dualcitizen

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ICYMI: The second half of our conversation with Braveheart writer and Academy Award nominee Randall Wallace: https://t.co/ZZQ3ZXAwS1 #braveheart #Scotland

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In case you missed it the first time around, here's Part 1 of our conversation with Braveheart writer and Academy Award nominee Randall Wallace: https://t.co/GOBPsEadmd #braveheart #Scotland #freedom @Randall_Wallace

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Transport yourself back to Scotland's capital city in its golden age! Enjoy this second installment of our Off The Shelf series exploring Edinburgh in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Listen now: https://t.co/fTke1sefoI #edinburgh #scotland

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Gather the family and enjoy a Scots translation of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" on our new yuletide episode: https://t.co/ZUP4avF5py #Christmas #Scotland

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NEW! Listen to a Scots language translation of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," plus new music from @Siobhan_Miller, Church Street Shuffle, and more! https://t.co/ZUP4avF5py #Christmas #Scotland

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Did you miss it? We look at how Scotland's Carnegie library buildings are faring today. Are they still home to local libraries in the digital age? The answer may surprise you: https://t.co/HzGAqSVKM4 #library #books #Scotland

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Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? Here's how Scottish explorer John Muir described the natural wonder: https://t.co/FiOaEZ4SEY #grandcanyon #scotland

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In case you missed the latest episode: some poetry and song to brighten your day! https://t.co/kvwiGCvu5e #Scotland #poem

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Simply Scottish is now available on YouTube. Catch up on previous episodes and listen to the newest one here: https://t.co/n4gIt3hfOf

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Host Andrew and his wife are ready to watch Scotland play Germany in the opening game of #EURO2024! Go Scotland!!! #Scotland

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New episode! Need a poem or song to cheer your heart? Enjoy some inspiring verse, a brand new song from trad fusion band Dlu, and music from @Shooglegigs and the Highland Music Ensemble: https://t.co/kvwiGCvu5e @ARCMusic #Scotland #poetry

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Yesterday was the birthday of John Muir, Father of America's national parks and tireless defender of the country's wild spaces. But he might have been none of those things had he pursued his original career plan in technology. https://t.co/pQDksnA0UT #Muir #technology #nature

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Happy Tartan Day weekend, Scotland lovers! Celebrate Scottish-American ties with our All About Tartans episode. Listen: https://t.co/qVf9yWcvOZ #TartanDay #Scotland #tartan @ScotsCharitable

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Looking for a steady stream of Celtic music and programming? Simply Scottish is proud to air six days a week on Highlander Radio, a production of https://t.co/l6qG1se9Gf. Check out their 24/7 schedule: https://t.co/kyfdVe2M0M #Celticmusic #Scottishmusic #Celtic #Highlander

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The Burns celebrations continue! Here's another episode of Simply Scottish featuring the great poet and his legacy today: https://t.co/lHgRtQPJm9 #BurnsNight #BurnsNight2024 #RobertBurns

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Robert Burns became a household name throughout the 19th century, inspiring many with his catchy lyrics promoting equality, liberty, and democracy. Here's host @AMcDiarmid on why we still need Burns today: https://t.co/hw52T7Rzoo #RobertBurns #BurnsNight #civilwar #Scotland