How many islands can you visit in one day? Turns out, quite a few! The islands surrounding the Isle of Mull make for great island hopping on the west coast.

“Island Hopping” tells the story of a day trip by boat to visit the Isles of Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles – all from our home base on the Isle of Mull. That’s 4 islands in one day!

We explore the medieval ruins and moorlands of Iona, enjoy (more or less) a thrilling boat ride to the Isle of Lunga to meet puffins, and walk in the footsteps of giants as we stride across the Isle of Staffa.

This is a re-do of the very first Wild for Scotland episode from 2021 including new elements in the story, brand-new sound design by Fran Turauskis and some updates on the survival of Scotland's seabird colonies...

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'A Winter's Morning' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the February episode.

In this story, I take you to one of my favourite regions in Scotland. We rise early for a golden sunrise at Loch Lomond, continue on to the beautiful castle ruin of Kilchurn Castle for breakfast, and explore the narrow road and dense forest of Glen Orchy. We experience what it means for winter to hold these landscapes in a tight grip, and ponder what it would be like to spend a bit more than a day here.

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There’s nothing quite like it' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the October episode.

In this story, we're immersed in Scotland's Big Tree Country as we explore the history and woodlands of Perthshire. First, we follow in the footsteps of Robert Burns and wander through the woodland surrounding the Falls of Bruar. We hear about Scotland's champion trees, the tree-planting Duke of Atholl and the role of trees during the Highland Clearances. Then we follow the waters of the River Garry, high onto the Pass of Killiecrankie and deep into the history of the Jacobites.

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'The First Seven Years' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the January episode.

In this story, we travel to Alloway, an unassuming suburb of Ayr on the southwest coast of Scotland. In 1759, Scotland's most famous poet (and in-official patron saint) was born here: Robert Burns. Inspired by these humble beginnings as the son of a tenant farmer, we follow in the poet's footsteps and discover locations and experiences that shaped his later writings.

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'A Celebration of Darkness' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the December episode.

Today's episode is a little different. It consists of five short vignettes that celebrate winter in Scotland. Across three stories, we'll explore Scotland's wintery folklore. We'll hear about the winter goddess Beira and her grip on the seasons, I'll tell you the story of the "Nimble Men" up in the sky, and we dive into stories of the Winter Solstice. I'm also taking you with me on an early morning walk in the Rothiemurchus Forest.

And of course, I have lots of practical tips for you, to make the most of a winter trip to Scotland. If you're planning a winter trip, make sure to check out my winter travel guide for Scotland!

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PS: Most of this episode was recorded by a real fireside in my garden - so it will sound a little different than usual.

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Join me for a conversation with Shetland-based archaeologist and crofter Chris Dyer from Garths Croft in Bressay.

Chris Dyer is a professional archaeologist, military historian, crofter, drystone mason and retained firefighter who lives in Shetland. He lives at Garths Croft on the island of Bressay, one of the Shetland Islands, and offers bespoke croft and island heritage tours throughout Shetland.

We chat about Shetland's fascinating history, Chris' experience with breeding native sheep breeds in the islands, his work as an archaeologist and our shared passion for wool.

** This conversation was recorded at a Wild for Scotland Social Club Session. They're exclusive sessions for my Patreon members, which take place 4x a year. Love the idea of joining conversations like this live? Join the Social Club now! **

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'Anything But Grey' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the November episode.

In this story, we head to the northeast coast and explore Scotland's third-largest city, Aberdeen. Our urban adventure begins on the waterfront, with a walk around Footdee and a sauna session by the sea. Next, our journey takes us into the beating heart of the city and to the twinkling lights of the season. Finally, we travel back in time to Old Aberdeen and discover the far end of the sandy beach framing the city.

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Join me for a conversation with podcast producer Will Sadler about his work on the "Highlands Reimagined" series. Will explains his process of making a show about life in the Highlands and how his work was inspired by the young people featured on the show.

We are joined by Fiona Mackenzie, manager of the Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill, who commissioned the podcast series through their artist residency programme. Fiona shares her insight as a local Highlander, and even answers the age-old question I get asked all the time, when I'm on tour: what do people in the Highlands do for work?

This conversation is inspired by the 3-part "Highlands Reimagined" series, which we featured on Wild for Scotland in September 2025. If you haven't done so yet, it makes sense to scroll back and listen to the series first, before returning to my chat with Will and Fiona.

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