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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 16M

World Cup Special: Scotland's American Dream

from The Higher Biology Podcast · host Mr Downie

After 28 long summers, Scotland have qualified for The World Cup. In this special episode, Mr Downie is joined by the voice of Scottish football Hugh Keevins to explore why football means so much to so many people and why football memories can last a life time. They are joined by Mark Beaumont to chat with Craig Ferguson who is walking across America from LA to Boston in a kilt to raise money for SAMH, and speak to Keith Salmon of Tuckahoe Turf about what it takes to grow the perfect World Cup grass pitch. Former Scotland legend, Tosh McKinlay shares his experience of playing against both Brazil and Morocco the last time Scotland featured at a World Cup in 1998. This is more than football.You can donate to Craig's Tartan Trek, by clicking HERESpecial thanks to The Scottish Football Museum at Hampden for hosting us. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: ZYA1U815 You can contact Lucienne McCallum to discuss Timstar products, support, Grants and training by emailing: e: [email protected]: https://shop.wf-education.com/science/ You can contact Lucienne McCallum to discuss Timstar products, support, Grants and training by emailing: e: [email protected]: https://shop.wf-education.com/science/

After 28 long summers, Scotland have qualified for The World Cup. In this special episode, Mr Downie is joined by the voice of Scottish football Hugh Keevins to explore why football means so much to so many people and why football memories can last a life time. They are joined by Mark Beaumont to chat with Craig Ferguson who is walking across America from LA to Boston in a kilt to raise money for SAMH, and speak to Keith Salmon of Tuckahoe Turf about what it takes to grow the perfect World Cu...

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