{"podcast":{"title":"This Is Scotland with The Scots Magazine","slug":"this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179","podcast_index_feed_id":7897179,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thescotsmagazine/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thescotsmagazine.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22377567/podcast_logo_podbean7i3z1.png","author":"The Scots Magazine","episode_count":9,"summary":"Scottish historian Ally Heather and bestselling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker, host This Is Scotland - a weekly podcast exploring the people, places, traditions and ideas that shape modern Scotland. Each episode blends history, culture, geography, humour and personal storytelling to uncover what makes Scotland unique: from island life and folklore to food, heritage and the changing face of the nation today. Produced by The Scots Magazine, the world's oldest magazine still in publication, first launched in 1739, the podcast builds on nearly three centuries of celebrating Scotland's people, places and culture, bringing those stories to life in a fresh and engaging way. 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.com Gallivant Scotland: www.gallivant.scot Follow us on Instagram for BTS content: @thisisscotlandpod Hosted by Ally Heather & Coinneach MacLeod Produced by Rachel McConachie Edited by Beth McHugh Music by Paper Rifles","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T14:17:02.514162+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 4: Scotland’s Cloth of Rebellion, Witch Trials and Forgotten Recipes","slug":"episode-4-scotland-s-cloth-of-rebellion-witch-trials-and-forgotten-recipes","published_at":"2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179/episode-4-scotland-s-cloth-of-rebellion-witch-trials-and-forgotten-recipes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179","url":"https://thescotsmagazine.podbean.com/e/episode-4-scotland-s-cloth-of-rebellion-witch-trials-and-forgotten-recipes/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zc3uxwixzw35e552/TIS14_AUDIOa0xg2.mp3","summary":"Tartan was once banned. People risked punishment for wearing it. Today, it is recognised around the world as one of Scotland’s most powerful symbols. In this episode, Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, unravel the remarkable story of how a forbidden fabric became the cloth of rebellion, identity and pride. They also explore Scotland's witch trials, the campaign to remember those accused of witchcraft, and the powerful stories behind one of the darkest chapters in Scottish history. Finally, Coinneach takes a delicious journey through Scotland's culinary heritage, revealing the origins of iconic dishes, forgotten recipes and why Scotland's food deserves far more recognition than it often receives. 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","meta_description":"Tartan was once banned. People risked punishment for wearing it. Today, it is recognised around the world as one of Scotland’s most powerful symbols. In t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2846,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179/episodes/episode-4-scotland-s-cloth-of-rebellion-witch-trials-and-forgotten-recipes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179/episode-4-scotland-s-cloth-of-rebellion-witch-trials-and-forgotten-recipes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}