{"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 2: Scotland's Anthem, Epic Road Trips and America's Scottish Roots","slug":"scotland-s-anthem-epic-road-trips-and-america-s-scottish-roots","published_at":"2026-06-15T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179/scotland-s-anthem-epic-road-trips-and-america-s-scottish-roots","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-scotland-with-the-scots-magazine-7897179","url":"https://thescotsmagazine.podbean.com/e/scotlands-anthem-epic-road-trips-and-americas-scottish-roots/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r8k2w8t6dmxssqre/TIS12_AUDIO_FINAL_mix8rm4c.mp3","summary":"Why doesn't Scotland have an official national anthem? In this episode of This is Scotland, Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, explore the story behind Flower of Scotland, Scotland the Brave and the debate over what song best represents the nation. They also share their favourite Scottish road trips, from island adventures to spectacular Highland routes, before turning their attention across the Atlantic to uncover Scotland's remarkable influence on the United States. From American presidents with Scottish ancestry to Scottish-named towns across the US, they reveal the enduring links between the two countries. Along the way, expect plenty of laughs, surprising stories, listener challenges and a lesson in how to wish America a happy 250th birthday in Gaelic. 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":"Why doesn't Scotland have an official national anthem? In this episode of This is Scotland, Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, explo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2848,"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/scotland-s-anthem-epic-road-trips-and-america-s-scottish-roots/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/scotland-s-anthem-epic-road-trips-and-america-s-scottish-roots.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}