In this episode of the Scottish History Podcast, we travel across more than thirteen centuries of Scottish history to explore the lives of two remarkable Scots whose influence reached far beyond their homeland.
Our journey begins in the sixth century with Saint Columba, the Irish prince-turned-monk who crossed the sea to establish a monastery on the island of Iona Abbey.
The second half of the episode leaps forward to the nineteenth century and the life of James Clerk Maxwell, one of the greatest scientific minds in human history.
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of a saint who helped shape Scotland's soul and a scientist who helped unlock the secrets of the universe.
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Episode 106 - James Hutton and Adam Smith
01/06/2026 | 37 mins.
Hello! This Week in Scottish History saw the birth of James Hutton - known as the Father of Geology! It also saw the birth of another member of the Scottish Enlightenment and one of the closest friends of another previous topic of the podcast - Adam Smith.
Next up is an entire episode explaining the Scottish Enlightenment, which I am looking forward to bringing you!
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Episode 105 - The Witch Trials
28/05/2026 | 24 mins.
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In what is possibly one of the single most requested episodes since I started doing the podcast (it's only taken me like 5 years to get round to it!) we finally learn about the witch trials. How did they start? How did they end? What happened in between? Well, hopefully all is answered in this episode of The Scottish History Podcast.
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Episode 104 - The Lost Honours & The Udstan Mining Disaster
25/05/2026 | 40 mins.
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This time I talk about the lost honours of Scotland and how they were discovered on this week in Scottish History, by the most famous Scottish authour of all time - Sir Walter Scott I also delve into the Udstan Mining Disaster which also happened this week in Scottish history - a tradegy in the West of Scotland.
The Scottish History Podcast brings Scotland's past to life through engaging storytelling, fascinating characters and remarkable events. From ancient Pictish kingdoms and medieval battles to Jacobite rebellions, scientific pioneers and modern political change, each episode explores the people and moments that shaped the nation.Hosted by Owen Innes, the podcast journeys across more than two thousand years of Scottish history, uncovering well-known stories and forgotten chapters alike. Whether examining the lives of kings and queens, saints and scholars, warriors and reformers, or the everyday experiences of ordinary Scots, every episode is carefully researched and presented in an accessible and entertaining style.Perfect for lifelong history enthusiasts and newcomers alike, the Scottish History Podcast offers a compelling exploration of Scotland's rich and often dramatic past.http://scothistorypod.comhttp://patreon.com/scothistorypodscothistorypod@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram - Scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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