Balnagown Estate Podcast

Join host Sara in episode 26 as she chats with editor and creative Kenny Taylor. Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In episode 25, host Sara is joined by the team at Tarbat Discovery Centre which displays works of art created in stone by the Picts more than 1,200 years ago. Find out about local legends and behind-the-scenes stories of their collections.    Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Join Sara in episode 24 where she chats to Dr Rachel Ramsey and Callum Paterson about the importance of soil. Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Join Sara in episode 23 of Estate Talks where she is joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Jason Ubych from Tain Museum as they delve into the topic of witchcraft.    Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

Join host Sara in episode 22 where she is joined by Professor Adam Hughes of the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

Join host Sara in episode 21 where she chats to Waterstones' Scottish Book of the Year author Philip Paris.  Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

In episode 20 of Estate Talks, host Sara is joined by best-selling author The Hebridean Baker.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Join host Sara in episode 19 as she discusses the religious order that founded the 'Lamp of the North' ~ Fearn Abbey. Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our 18th episode, host Sara is joined by multi award winning author Clio Gray as they discuss her life filled with books, words and imagination.  Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.  

In episode seventeen, host Sara is joined by our first artist on the podcast - local talent Sheelagh Petrie, as she discusses her first solo exhibition.  Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

Join host Sara for our sixteenth podcast where she discusses natural capital and carbon credits with expert Lucy Jenner.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.  

Join host Sara in episode fifteen as she discusses Fearn Abbey, its history, significance to Clan Ross and its present situation. Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Join host Sara in episode fourteen as she looks back at Balnagown's architectural journey.    Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Join host Sara in episode thirteen where she discusses rivers ~ their importance, their health and the effect that climate change will have on them.  Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our eleventh podcast, host Sara chats all things crofting.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our twelfth podcast, host Sara chats with Jason Ubych from Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre about Janet Ross.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our tenth podcast, host Sara chats with Dr Mike Ross, President of the Clan Ross America.    Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our ninth podcast, learn about the fascinating history and story of the Ardgay Ice House.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

In our eighth podcast, host Sara is in conversation with a Wedding Planner.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

In our seventh podcast, we learn about the new Gledfield Distillery and the journey to bring an ancient botanical spirit back home to Sutherland.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

In our sixth podcast, John MacDonald, Distillery Manager for 18 years at Balblair Distillery, and Ed Thom, 2022 Global Distillery Manager of the Year and Distillery Manager at Glenmorangie chat about all things that make Scotch whisky the world famous product it is.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Our fifth Podcast in our 'Estate Talks' series. This episodes focuses on Peatland Restoration on Balnagown Estate.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Our fourth podcast focuses on the relationship between Balnagown, the Clan Ross and the Tain Museum.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands. 

Welcome to Balnagown's very first podcast in which we meet the estate factor, Callum Paterson. Here Callum gives a brief overview of the estate discussing the variety of enterprises that the estate is involved in and their approach, from forestry and farming, to high-end holiday properties and more.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.

This second podcast is all about tying the knot here in Scotland. Coinciding with the estate throwing open its doors to weddings they invite celebrant and former registrar Lorna Clarke to talk to them about the wide range of options available and how to easily navigate your way through the paperwork.   Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.   

Our third podcast is all about Golf in the Highlands, which offers the golfer challenging courses where every swing is accompanied by the whispers of history. From legendary courses like Royal Dornoch to hidden gems, each round is an adventure, combining skill, strategy, and the untamed beauty of Scotland's wild landscapes.    Balnagown Estate, Scottish Highlands.