Top 9 Scottish Podcasts
Discover some of the best Scottish podcasts that we think you’ll enjoy!
Scottish podcasts are gaining momentum, offering a rich blend of culture, history, humour, and local insights.
From true crime and folklore to sports and current affairs, these podcasts showcase Scotland’s unique voice and storytelling tradition, making them a must-listen for anyone keen to explore all things Scottish.
Wild for Scotland Podcast
Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner. The podcast is for Scotland-lovers around the world who dream of a journey to Scotland, or look for inspiration for their upcoming trip. Episodes include immersive stories as well as practical trips to inspire future trips or interviews with exciting guests from all over Scotland.
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Scran
Food and drink writer, Rosalind Erskine, talks to some of the country’s top experts – from master whisky blenders to the best chefs and bartenders. These weekly episodes provide a deep insight into what’s cooking in Scotland, showcasing all the wonderful products the Scottish food industry has to offer.
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A Scottish Podcast
This serialised audio drama follows the story of Lee, a washed up former radio DJ who launches a paranormal investigation podcast. The show is a mixture of dark humour and drama, leading you the length and breadth of the country in search of Scotland’s legendary beasts, demons and ghouls.
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Scottish Poetry Library Podcast
This podcast is a must-listen for any poetry enthusiast. The weekly show keeps you up to date with any news and new releases in the world of Scottish poetry, including regular interviews with top Scottish poets such as Don Paterson and Liz Lochhead.
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V&A Dundee
The team at the V&A Dundee bring you this podcast exploring Scotland’s creative genius. With additions to the museum’s exhibitions past and present, as well as a short form Scottish Design Icon series, the magic of the museum can now be accessed anywhere.
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Unspeakable Scotland
In each episode, Janice Forsyth is joined by a guest speaker who tells the stories of some of Scotland’s worst true crimes. Not the cheeriest, but these stories are worth hearing, especially with readers such as Val McDermid and Denise Mina.
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Great Scot!
Join Janice Forsyth as she holds in-depth chats with a wide range of famous Scots, from James McAvoy to Annie Lennox, Alan Cumming to Professor Dame Sue Black, pictured. Their fascinating stories are enhanced by Janice’s skilled interviewing.
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Podlitical
From BBC Scotland, Podlitical takes a look at the week’s comings and goings from both Holyrood and Westminster. With commentary from BBC Scotland’s skilled political journalists, this podcast gives an easy to follow review of the biggest news from Scotland and beyond the border.
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The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast
Packed full of exclusive access and interviews with the biggest names in Scottish Rugby, The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast is the perfect podcast for fans of the sport. They cover every level of the game from grassroots to the national team at Murrayfield.
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