The Open University in collaboration with the BBC have created a series of audio walks around historic locations in Scotland, with narration from Neil Oliver and input from local experts.

You can listen to the walks here. Or, better still, you can download them and take them with you on your mp3 player. Edited versions of these walks will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland.

A new walk will be released each week. So why not get the podcast, and receive new walks automatically? It’s easy, convenient and free.

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Edinburgh

Mary Queen of Scots left a trail of riots, affairs and murders in her wake. Discover her dramatic life in the Edinburgh audio walk

 

Finlaggan

In the 14^th century a great medieval lordship ruled in western Scotland. Neil Oliver searches out the Lords of the Isles at Finlaggan.

 

Stirling

Learn about William Wallace’s triumph over the English, and the ascent of Robert the Bruce, in the Stirling audio walk.

 

Medieval Dunfermline

Explore the story of one of Scotland’s most famous historical couples: Malcolm III, and his saintly wife, Margaret. Listen to the Dunfermline audio walk.

 

Bronze Age Argyll

Uncover the thriving community that once lived amongst the standing stones of Argyll. Neil Oliver takes us on a fascinating audio walk around Kilmartin Glen.

 

Content last updated: 26/10/2008

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