Scotland's Castles
Louise Yeoman visits some of Scotland's most magnificent castles, from the fairytale fortresses of Edinburgh to the castles of Mey and Dunvegan among others.
Louise Yeoman with a History Zone packed with the magic of Scotland's castles. Step inside the fairytale fortresses of Edinburgh and Eilean Donan, find out what drew the Royals to the Castle of Mey, and hear from a family of incomers who decided to move into their very own highland home in a castle near Plockton.
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Scotland’s Music – Dunvegan Castle
John Purser visits Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. Laments, a lullaby, banishment and a repetitive strain injury all featured in a day’s entertainment at the seat of the MacLeod’s in 1667.
Duration: 25:38
The Reel Blend – Castle of Mey
Robbie Shepherd enjoys a tour of the Barrogill Castle and grounds in this archive feature from his regular Radio Scotland programme The Reel Blend.
Duration: 31:55
Ghost Stories – Craignethan Castle
James Robertson visits Craignethan to investigate some rather spooky goings-on.
Duration: 09:04
Dobson’s Choice – Episode 1
In 2004, the Dobson family bought Duncraig Castle, near Plockton in Wester Ross. Edi Stark followed the fortunes of the family as they adapted the 80 room dilapidated castle for modern day life.
Duration: 26:42
Past Lives – Balloch Castle
This extract from Past Lives finds presenter Mark Stephen on the Bonnie Bonnie Banks.
Duration: 04:14
Castles in the Air
We hear from some Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland listeners who’ve been making use of the facilities on offer at our Glasgow headquarters in Pacific Quay. Telling us more is producer Richard Bull.
Duration: 16:16
Dobson’s Choice – Episode 2
We’re heading back to Wester Ross now to find out how the Dobson family are getting on with transforming the ruined Duncraig Castle into their dream home.
Duration: 26:31
The Reel Blend – Edinburgh Castle
Robbie Shepherd is at the top of the Royal Mile in another archive feature from his popular programme The Reel Blend.
Duration: 34:48
Past Lives – Rothesay Castle
Mark Stephen explores Rothesay Castle with guide Adrian Cox of Historic Scotland.
Duration: 06:31
Dobson’s Choice – Episode 3
Time to catch up once more with the Dobson Family who back in 2004 moved into their new home at Duncraig Castle near Plockton in Wester Ross.
Duration: 26:15
The Reel Blend – Eilean Donan Castle
Next up is arguably the most photographed castle in the whole of Scotland – Eilean Donan. This feature first aired on our music programme The Reel Blend. Our presenter and guide is Robbie Shepherd.
Duration: 35:15
Past Lives – Slain’s Castle
Mark Stephen is in his own rural Aberdeenshire in the village of Cruden Bay, a village said to have been visited by a very special writer.
Duration: 08:42
The Reel Blend – Glamis Castle
Our last stop is the fairytale setting of Glamis Castle, visited by Robbie Shepherd in this archive feature from The Reel Blend.
Duration: 35:01
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- Wed 20 Apr 2011 00:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland
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