How was Edinburgh transformed from an ancient defensive site on top of a volcanic crag into a major centre of power, faith, commerce, and learning? In this second of our two festive bonus episodes, travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian Rosemary Goring to visit a city that really lights up at New Year: Scotland’s magnificent ca ... Show More
May 2025
Exploring Edinburgh: Scotland’s Dramatic Capital of Castles, Folklore & Food
This week on Travel in 10, David Brodie and Tim Johnson take you to one of the most atmospheric cities in the world—Edinburgh, Scotland. From the storied stones of Edinburgh Castle to hidden whisky cellars and haggis counters, this episode is packed with timeless charm, fascinati ... Show More
14m 53s
Oct 2024
Castles, Kings and Courtly Life
<p>All this month, Matt and Eleanor are ranging across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to discover the stories of our greatest castles.</p><br><p>In this episode, Eleanor looks at one of the most iconic and strategically important fortresses. Over the centuries, Stirling C ... Show More
37m 26s
Nov 2022
A Dreamy Autumn Walk in Edinburgh
Narrator: Thomas 🇬🇧
Writer: Christa ✍️
Sound design: quiet street ambience, breeze 🚗 🌬
Includes mentions of: Walking, Food, Autumn, Rain
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be visiting Scotland’s vibrant capital city - walking through leaf-covered parks, past historic ... Show More
45m 56s
Sep 2025
A fossil, a hat and a T-Rex
Catherine gets an invigorating lesson on the corner of Bedford Square, in London’s Bloomsbury.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow ar ... Show More
9m 25s
Aug 2023
Bonus Ep 46 - Brummie Bound: A Deep Dive with Jess into Birmingham’s Rich History
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Jess on a journey to Birmingham, England’s vibrant heartland. Explore Jess's identity as a true Brummie, the city's rich history, and its role as 'the city of a thousand trades ... Show More
33m 32s