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Episodes - Under The Tartan Sky
by Glen L. Moyer
A weekly interview program hosted by Scot diaspora Glen L. Moyer focusing on Scotland - its history, people, culture, lifestyle, music, food, drink and much, much more.
Episodes
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UTTS #037 2017: Scotland's Year of History, Heritage, and Archaeology
Each year, Scotland’s national tourism organization, visit Scotland, and the Scottish Government put forth a promotional theme, aimed at driving tourism to and throughout Scotland while featuring specific sectors of Scottish industry, culture, history, etc. For 2017 that theme is "History,...
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UTTS #036 Between Daylight and Hell: Scots Who Stained American History
Numerous volumes have been written extolling the virtues of the Scots and Scots-Irish who helped to shape the United States. Scottish journalist and now author Iain Lundy has taken a different direction, peering into the seedier side of history to uncover a rogue's gallery of Scots who left a…
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UTTS #035 Jed Marum: American Celtic Balladeer
Jed Marum, an accomplished singer, songwriter, storyteller, and musician has his feet firmly grounded in the worlds of American Folk and Celtic Music. His music reflects a blend of these two styles and he shares his insights into the influence of Celtic music across many genres of American music.
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UTTS #034 Loch Ness Water: Genuine Drinkable Water
Loch Ness Water is the first drinkable bottled water sourced from Scotland's world famous loch. Offered in both still and sparkling, the young company is making strong inroads into the tourist and whisky trades, as well as the restaurant and hotel segments of Scotland's vibrant food and drink...
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UTTS #033 The North Coast 500
Dubbed "Scotland's Route 66" the North Coast 500 is the most successful tourism initiative in recent years and is being called an ultimate Scottish experience.
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UTTS #032 Dougie MacLean: Songs of Scotland II
Perthshire Amber: The Dougie MacLean Music Festival is a 4-day annual festival of concerts, open mics, nature walks, and much more hosted by Scottish singer / songwriter Dougie MacLean in appreciation for the part of Scotland that is his home and his inspiration.
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UTTS #031 Dougie MacLean: Songs of Scotland Pt. I
Scottish singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean has been described as no less than a Scottish phenomenon and "a musical hero" by the Wall Street Journal. His music, inspired by a life lived in Scotland, combines both folk and contemporary styles and has earned him a place in the Scottish Music Hall of...
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UTTS # 030 Sail Scotland: A Maritime Holiday
A sailing holiday to Scotland offers a view of the landscape many will never see, fine dining, quiet anchorages on pristine beaches and nights under the stars. From sea coasts to inland lochs and canals Scotland is the world best sailing destination.
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UTTS #029 Photographing Scotland's Night Sky
Photographing Scotland's night sky could be a source of new tourism for the country and astrophotographer Stuart McIntyre shares his inspiration and experiences in building his company Bound By Starlight.
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UTTS #028 Aberdeenshire: Scotland's Undiscovered Country
Dunnotar Castle is one of the best known landmarks of Aberdeenshire. The region is rebranding itself in an effort to restore tourism interest, lost in the wake of the discovery of North Sea Oil and its resultant economic boom.
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UTTS #027 Craigflower Manor and the Scots of Victoria, British Columbia
Craigflower Manor is virtually all that remains of a once thriving 900 acre farm of Scottish emigrants in what is today Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. With help from modern-era Scot diaspora, the manor may one day be the site of a new Scottish Cultural Center and archives.
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UTTS #026 Scotland's Festival of Architecture 2016
2016 is being observed as the Year of Innovation, Architecture, and Design in Scotland. Key to this year-long observation is the Festival of Architecture 2016 organized by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. The festival will feature a wide range of events featuring garden sheds,...
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UTTS #025 All Aboard! The Jacobite Steam Train aka The Hogwarts Express
Steam trains have operated on the Fort William to Mallaig extension of the West Highland Line since it opened in 1901 following completion of the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Today the train and viaduct are world famous and most often associated with the wizardry of one Harry Potter!
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UTTS #024 Ancestral Tourism: Tips for Archival Research in Scotland
According to USA today, Geneaology is the 2nd most popular hobby in the United States. Online databases and direct-to-customer DNA testing have aided the explosion of researching one's family history. But to really understand your ancestors you need to walk in their footsteps, possibly only…
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UTTS #023 The Angels' Share
The Angels' Share is a well-known whisky legend based around the true fact that a small percentage of whisky evaporates as it is aged. This evaporating whisky is said to become "the angels' share" and in the hands of a master glass craftsman and his daughter, with a head for business and design,...
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UTTS #022 The "Declaration" Tartan: A National Tartan for Scotland?
Newbie tartan designer Steven Patrick Sim has designed what some are saying could be a national tartan for Scotland, inspired by the Declaration of Arbroath and symbolizing Scotland's flags, the Royal Standard (Lion Rampant) and the Saltire.
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UTTS #021 SMITHFIELD FAIR: Scotland on the Bayou, Part II
Smithfield Fair is a Scottish folk trio from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who have released 30 albums over their four decades of performing together.
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UTTS #020 SMITHFIELD FAIR: Scotland on the Bayou
Smithfield Fair, comprised of Dudley-Brian Smith, his wife Jan Smith, and brother Bob Smith are acknowledged as one of the foremost presenter of traditionally Scottish-based music in North America.
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UTTS #019 IT'S NOT FIRKIN WHISKY! Scotland's New Craft Gins
Scotland's craft gin industry has enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past three years. One of the newest entries into this market is Firkin Gin - matured in American Oak casks from Gleann Mor Spirits of Dunbar, East Lothian.
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UTTS #018 TARTAN: World's Greatest National Icon
A conversation with Brian Wilton, MBE, one of the world's leading experts on tartan, its origins, history, design, and social popularity.
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UTTS #017 MUST VISIT SCOTLAND? Your Journey Starts Here!
Must Visit Scotland is a professional travel review site providing travel planning assistance based on non-compensated, 1st person, practical experiences at accommodations, restaurants, activities, and more.
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UTTS # 016 DALMALLY STATION: A Heartfelt Restoration
Dalmally Station, left unmanned for more than 30 years by British Rail, then sold at auction, is now undergoing a loving restoration and transformation.
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UTTS #015 Linlithgow to Lallybroch with Mary's Meanders
A wander around the village of Linlithgow with its historic palace and ties to Mary Queen of Scots is but one of several tour operations on offer from Mary's Meanders,
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UTTS #014 Speaking Scots and the Concise Scots Dictionary
Scots is one of three native languages spoken in Scotland today. It's origin dates back some 1400 years but just recently the Scottish government adopted a new national policy toward promoting its learning and usage.
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UTTS #013 The Scottish Diaspora: A Worldwide Community
Scots have been emigrating since the 13th century. Some left as military mercenaries, others were forced from thelr land, and still others, most in fact, left to seek greater opportunities. In doing so, they established one of the largest diaspora communities in the world. Today Scots and those…
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UTTS #012 Behind the Scenes of the 2016 North American Pipe Band Calendar
The 2016 North American Pipe Band Calendar is a unique fundraising project created by Siouxsie Waller of Whisky and Tartan.com. Learn why and how the calendar came to be, hear from one of the musician/models, and from the pipe major of one of the benefitting bands.
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UTTS #011 It's All About the Bagpipes!
Craig Munro has played the pipes since he was 8 years old. Today he is a world-renowned performer and instructor. He is Director of Wallace Bagpipes of Glasgow, and is a piper with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
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UTTS #010 Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice = Wee Sweeties!
Donna Bradley's Wee Sweetie Confectionery Creations is a business born of necessity (a battle with Crohn's disease) and natural causes (her sweet tooth)! Hers is a bespoke candies business that in only 18-months has a near worldwide following thanks to social media.
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UTTS #009 Travel Blogging - the "Scotlanders" Way
The "Scotlanders" is a team of six individual Scottish travel bloggers working together as a team to tell the story of travel in Scotland. Theirs is the first collaborative Scottish blogging effort. Together they visit, tour, and learn about the paths less traveled in Scotland - those places you...
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UTTS #008 What is a Haggis? Demystifying Scotland's National Dish
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish that is often misunderstood, beloved by millions and reviled by just as many. No longer just a poor working man's meal, haggis comes in many varieties and can be used as an ingredient in dishes as diverse as burgers, pizzas and nachos, to spaghetti, lasagna,...
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UTTS #007 Behind the Scenes of The Outlander Podcast
Meet Ginger and Summer, hosts of The Outlander Podcast and go behind the scenes where "the men are kilted, the women are winsome, and the whisky is neat."
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UTTS #006 Later Tartan Gator: A New Orleans Tale
Glasgow-born Lorraine Johnston had a successful corporate career stolen away by the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. While battling the unwelcome disease she has launched herself on a new life's journey, as a writer. Later Tartan Gator is her first published children's book.
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UTTS #005 The Celtic Market
The Celtic Market is the newest online source for products from Scotland and Ireland. Owners Jessie-Lynn MacDonald and Tommy Goldie, friends since their childhood in Scotland, insist the products they sell be crafted in Scotland or Ireland and their goal is to help promote the work of many fine...
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UTTS #004 Read All About It! The Scottish Banner
The Scottish Banner, founded by Scot expat Valerie Cairney is the oldest and largest international Scottish newspaper bringing the news of all things Scottish to Scot expats and diaspora around the globe.
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UTTS #003 Tartan Jewellery - A Touch of Scottish Bling!
Glaswegian Trish Tracy has been designing jewellery for years, including works using tartan, but with her husband Harry as business partner, only launched her brand, Truly Truly Tartan in 2014. You could call this episode, "Honey, I shrunk the tartan!" Listen to find out why.
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UTTS #002 Tips to Finding the Right Whisky
Tom Thompson has been drinking whisky, like many Scots, from a ripe YOUNG age. For the past several years be's be recording his "tasting notes" in the form of reviews. Here he shares his knowledge of the "water of life" and tips for how to find the whisky that is just right for you!
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UTTS #001 Scotland's Year of Food and Drink
2015 is the "Year of Food and Drink" in Scotland. It's the annual themed tourism promotion from Visit Scotland, but it's also the perfect excuse to explore Scotland's amazing larder of produce from whisky, gin, craft beer, and spring water to seafood, highland beef, lamb, and yes, haggis and deep...
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