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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London Photographer - London Scots Podcast with Frances Hardie S3 E4

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.

Scottish Culture in London with Ainsley Hamill

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 

London Producer

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.  

Children's TV Entertainer - Robyn Richford.

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.

London Architect - With Matt McCallum S2 E8

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

Filming in London - with Amy McGregor S2 E7

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. 

London Drumming - with Tom Adamson S2 E6

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.

Voice over London - with Blanche Anderson S2 E5

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.

London Scots Podcast S2 E4 - The Magnificent Seven

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

Musicians in London - London Scots Podcast S2 E3 - Mairi Warren and Christina McNeill

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.  

London Scots Podcast S2 Episode 2 with Rab Young

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. 

London Scots Podcast - with Colin MacIntyre / Mull Historical Society

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

London Scots Podcast - Episode 10 with Alice Hopkins

"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.

London Scots Podcast - Episode 9 with Edward Bloomfield

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

London Scots Episode 8 with Emma Guthrie

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.