# The Half Pint Q&A: Scottish Castles, Island Mysteries and Graveyard Tales

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Podcast: [This Is Scotland with The Scots Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:56:38+00:00
Episode link: https://thescotsmagazine.podbean.com/e/scottish-castles-island-mysteries-and-graveyard-tales/
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Duration seconds: 2174

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The listener Q&A edition of This is Scotland returns as Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, tackle your questions on Scotland's most fascinating places, traditions and mysteries. This week, they explore whether ruined castles such as Linlithgow Palace should be restored, uncover the surprising origins of Eigg, Rum and Muck, reveal their favourite Scottish graveyards, and create the ultimate Scottish playlist. Along the way, expect stories of lairds and sea pigs, ancient trees and Pictish stones, lively musical disagreements, Gaelic history, island folklore and plenty of laughs as Ally and Coinneach answer listeners' questions from across Scotland and beyond. Whether you live in Scotland, have Scottish roots, or simply love the country, This Is Scotland is your place to feel connected to the real Scotland. Join the conversation at podcast@scotsmagazine.com Find out more:The Scots Magazine: www.scotsmagazine.comGallivant Scotland: www.gallivant.scotFollow us on Instagram for BTS content: @thisisscotlandpod Hosted by Ally Heather & Coinneach MacLeodProduced by Rachel McConachieEdited by Beth McHughMusic by Paper Rifles

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