London Scots: Recent Episodes

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This is London Scots where we chat to Scots in London, finding out where they came from, what they are doing and look at whatever issues come up. We won't solve the mysteries of the universe but we we'll try to have a laugh.

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Join us for a chat with Alex Christmas, a Civil Engineer from Dunblane!

In this episode, Alex shares his journey from Dunblane to the bustling city of London. We explore his background, experiences in Dunblane, and his impression of life in the capital. Discover the contrasts between small-town living and the fast-paced atmosphere of London, as well as insights into the costs of living in the city…

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop a message to ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠)

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Join us for a chat with Farrah Sutherland (@farrahlia.fldance), a vibrant London Dance Teacher/Model from Edinburgh!

In this episode we chat with Farrah and hear about her journey from Edinburgh to London, pursuing a career in dance and modelling. Hear about the challenges in the performing arts sector, the opportunities in London, and her decision to start up her very own dance school. Discover her love for Scotland, teaching children, and her excitement for the future of her business…

Check out FL Dance Company on Instagram here and Facebook here.

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If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop a message to ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh)

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Join us for a chat with Anna Mackie, a dynamic Scottish Voice Over Artist from Aberdeen!In this episode, we hear about her journey from Aberdeen to London, navigating the world of performing arts and delving into her early experiences, from captivating school productions to the rhythmic world of Scottish dancing. Anna opens up about the challenges and exhilaration of studying at a London drama school, offering insights into the financial support that shaped her path. She also shares pro tips on getting some discounted theatre tickets... Are you looking for a talented Scottish Voice Over Artist? Anna is currently available for voiceover work and can be contacted via annamackievoice@gmail.com and on Twitter @Mackie_Anna.If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop a message to ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary.(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh)

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Join us for a chat with Sarah Bruce! From a wee village in Aberdeenshire to the bustling streets of London, Sarah spills the beans on her accidental adventure, including the unexpected love story with her flatmate-turned-husband. We also explore the nitty-gritty of living away from home, sparking a newfound appreciation for roots and a sprinkle of patriotism…

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop a message to ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh)

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In this episode, we talk with Shona Fleming of ScotsCare (@scotscareldn / www.scotscare.com) - the charity for Scots in London. We move from Glasgow to London via South Africa. Shona gives us a great tip to clear your mind.

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop a message to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a taste of Scotland in London. Live band and caller. No experience is necessary.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠)

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We're into events organising and politics with Andrew. The ubiquitous Chat GPT makes a look-in as well...

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠.(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠)

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We moving from Irvine to London with Stacy. We learn the difference between 'A Magnum' and 'The Magnum'. We travel overseas and sing the praises of the London Underground, plus much more...

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠ - 3 hours of the best entertainment in London. Enjoy a live band and caller. Events often sell out.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠)

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Life in reverse! Listen to Alan's story from Glasgow to Edinburgh to London to Edinburgh to London. Some great insights into the life of a first responder and some fab tips on enjoying retirement...

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show, drop me a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ed@ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is kindly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ceilidhclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - if you would like to donate to help the club, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

(Music provided by ⁠⁠⁠Licence to Ceilidh⁠⁠⁠)

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We learn about the star who touched down in Laura's home town of Prestwick and life as a music student in London.

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We chat about Xena's motivation to go from a wee town in East Lothian to the West End, Bollywood and Broadway. There's an inspirational librarian involved and lots of laughs along the way. Meat Loaf, Rita Orla, Beyonce and Jay-Z all get a look in.

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We move from Glasgow to France to Oxford and then London with a taste of the real East End, legal eagles and the wonderful world of Gaelic singing.  Colin West leads us on this auditory feast.

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We travel across the world with John Webster and chat Burns, diplomacy and Twitter. Now head of Scotland House, London (The Scottish Government's business hub), John gives us his perspective of being a high profile Scot in London.

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We're talking with Maverick about, well, just about everything you can imagine. We move from city to city, life as a young lad and how you can do something nice for the less fortunate at Christmas. 

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We talk with Alice Heath - we talk Food, Drink and TWATs. Alice leads us on a meander around London and we find out what's different about the Smoke. 

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Instagram influencer and nurse Frances Hardie gives us an insight into her world. From Edinburgh to London via Aberdeen and Oxford, we find out how she takes such great photos and how it balances her life as a nurse. 

If you would like to help cover the costs of the London Scots Podcast you can make a donation here www.paypal.me/ceilidhclub.

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Join us for 25 minutes of chat and laughter with Ainsley Hamill: Singer, Songwriter and Step dancer to boot. Ainsley's a prize-winning Gaelic singer and we find out about inspirational music teachers, the glories of Govan and why it's great to have understanding neighbours. Zoom, Countdown and House Party get a mention too (obvs). 

The London Scots podcast is sponsored by www.ceilidhclub.com - if you would like to donate to help the club you can do so via this Paypal link.

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We chat with London based producer Fiona Lindsay about how her early itinerant lifestyle led to a love of acting. After settling down for a while, she moved from the banks of the Forth to those of Avon with the Royal Shakespeare Company,  We hear one of the world's worst cheese jokes and catch her just before she jets to the Cayman Islands, where the wine and water come in suitable proportions. Check out the great work she does at Digital Theatre + 

If you are a Scot in London and would like to appear on the show then do get in touch  - ed at ceilidhclub.com.

More info www.ceilidhclub.com 

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We spend a very entertaining 20 minutes chatting with Robyn Richford star of cITV, Sky1  and Channel 5.

From Kirkintilloch via Cruise ships and now the media, we talk all things TV and find out about immersive pubs too.

This programme is sponsored by the London Ceilidh Club - 3 hours of the best entertainment in London. 

Photography by Rachel Sherlock Photography. 

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We talk buildings, London life, broadcasting and walking to work with Matt McCallum. 

If you are looking for a taste of Scotland in London then come along to the Ceilidh Club.

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We move from the poetic lands of  South Ayrshire to the London TV and film world of #Britain'sGotTalent and #StrictlyComeDancing. We also get a few tips on finding cheap theatre tickets in London

Thanks to the Ceilidh Club for sponsoring this. If you are looking for a great night out in London then you can find dates here

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We chat with Tom Adamson about the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Clackmannanshire and the creative life of a musician in London.  You can find his awesome band, The Baltik Ceilidh Band here. 

Thanks to our sponsors The London Ceilidh Club where you can dance for 3 hours to live ceilidh bands. No experience needed. 

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We chat with Blanche Anderson about her job(s) as a Voice Over, Actor, Writer and Filmmaker. Not only that but we get a great budget tip on travelling to Scotland. 

Thanks to our sponsors The London Ceilidh Club where you can dance for 3 hours to live ceilidh bands. No experience needed.

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We chat with Caitlin Brannigan about moving from 'The Port' to 'The Smoke' and the implications on the availability of 'Slice'.  All important considerations. We touch on Gothic London by hearing about the Magnificent 7.

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We chat with Mairi Warren and Christina McNeill from Edinburgh whose love of music has taken them to London to work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Along the way we cover Kung Fu, Independence and Pole dancing. Obs

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We chat with Rab who is a longish time London resident about Glasgow, big cities and whisky. But mainly about whisky. Rab has his own business The Spirit of Scotland. - a pop up whisky bar. If you would like to appear on London Scots then get in touch and you'll receive 2 tickets to the Ceilidh Club in return for telling us about your London life.  

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We chat with musician, novelist and playwright Colin MacIntyre about growing up in Mull and moving to London via Glasgow.  Find out how to use the London tube for creativity and the importance of hearing a seagull on the banks of the Thames.  There's also an update on the Mishnish.  You can keep up to date on Colin's work @mullhistorical. 

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From Edinburgh to London via St. Andrew's we find out the joys and pitfalls of a first year in London with Alice Hopkins.

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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde

We chat with Edward Bloomfield about his life in Greenwich at the Royal Observatory and we find out some great apps to check out the skies.

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Emma gives us her active take on London and we find out what are the best Lidls in town. Sorry, that should be 'Lidos'.

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We talk travel, the environment and what it like to start up a company in London.

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From sunny Livingston to Galashiels and then London, we talk Brexit, Brixton and Vodka with Hannah Louise.

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David tells us how he moved from studying history to working around it. We get some insider tips for alternative places to go and a good watering hole in Highgate. The lovely music is supplied by Licence to Ceilidh (www.licencetoceilidh.com) and the podcast is sponsored by the Ceilidh Club (www.ceilidhclub.com)

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Sonya tells us about north London life and why it can be easier to appreciate nature more easily in London than in the wilds of Scotland. If you would like to appear on the London Scots podcast do drop a line to ed@ceilidhclub.com. You receive 2 tickets tot he Ceilidh Club (www.ceilidhclub.com) as a thank you.

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We talk football, theatre and music with Kevin Donnelly - a long time London resident. We find out a great app for getting cheap tickets.

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Student Jack Hassard came from a small Scottish town of 5,000 people to the Big Smoke to study. He tells us what it is like. Warning contains an adult joke, references to alcohol (quite a few actually) and dodgy editing.

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The first episode of London Scots with Musician and Engineer Dave McAllister.