Scottish Independence Podcasts

Indy Artists Resonating Together

In this special episode, the Indypodcasters head to the Carsebridge Cultural Campus in Alloa for a vibrant four-day art exhibition brought to life by Yes Stones, Yes Slates, and the wider community of independent Scottish artists. Hosted by the charity Resonate Together, the event showcased an extraordinary collection of artwork generously donated by the artists — with proceeds shared between Resonate Together and nine Scottish charities chosen by the artists themselves.
From luminous landscapes to pieces exploring history, politics, and Scottish culture, the exhibition was a celebration of creativity in all its forms. Visitors enjoyed coffee, cake, live music and great conversation at the drop-in stone-painting workshop that kept the creative energy flowing.
Join us as we wander through the exhibition, chat with organisers and artists, and capture the warmth, talent, and community spirit that made these four days truly special.
Key points:
00:04:37  Opening day
00:10:04   Chatting with artist Walker McGowan
00:15:33   Reclaiming our culture with piper Caimbeul Mac An T-Saoir
00:15:45    Chatting with Mary at the workshop
00:17:36    Chatting with Angela Watt, founder of Resonate Together
00:23:39     Chatting with Lynne Dougan, Yes Stones/Slates
00:30:24     Reflecting on the event with Neil Haston, Yes Stones/Slates
00:31:35     Protest corner, with music by Jim McLean
Find out more about Resonate Together from their Facebook page or https://www.facebook.com/Resonatetogether or check out their website https://resonatetogether.org.uk
Find out more about Yes Stones from their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/183023062566228
Check out Artists for Independence on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/artistsforindy.scot
#art #scottishculture #scottishartists
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeodHomeland by the Graham Brown Band
The Man from Peterhead by Jim McLean
Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
 
 

Geomythography with Stuart McHardy

As part of Scottish Book Week, we take you inside a fascinating event held at the Speirs Centre in Alloa, where author, storyteller, and folklorist Stuart McHardy introduced his latest book, Scotland’s Geomythography. In this engaging presentation, McHardy explores how ancient societies understood the landscapes around them and takes us on a journey through myth, memory, and the Scottish landscape.
Join us as we delve into the emerging field of geomythography, which blends oral tradition, place-name study, landscape interpretation, and archaeology to reveal the deep-time stories embedded in Scotland’s terrain. From echoes of prehistoric rituals to clues hidden in local lore, this episode uncovers how the past still resonates in the places we walk today.
Key themes:
00:10:42   Calanais00:20:34   Beltane00:22:05   Ballachulish Goddess00:22:57   Paps and Mams00:23:48   The Cailleach and Bride00:24:52   Beinn Bheithir and dragons00:28:18   Cauldrons00:28:54   Clustering00:29:46    Paps of Jura00:32:01   The Corrievreckan00:39:12   Craigshouse Bay00:42:08   Bennachie00:46:09   Tigh nam Bodach 
Find Stuart's books for sale here https://luath.co.uk/pages/stuart-mchardy
#scottishhistory #mythology #stuartmchardy
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I Swear: Talking Tourette's with Carol Gilmour

In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Carol Gilmour, an artist, activist, and proud committee member of Tourette’s Scotland. We first met Carol through the group Artists for Indy, when she generously donated a set of her stunning paintings to the Indy Art Exhibition, a fantastic event which will be featured in a later podcast episode. Each artist nominated a charity to benefit from the proceeds—and Carol chose Tourette’s Scotland.
But that’s not all… Carol also appears in the hit film I Swear, which just happened to be top of the UK box office the very weekend we recorded and was also the subject of a Scottish Parliament debate at Holyrood! 🎬 
Indypodcaster Fiona and guest presenter Lynne dashed off to see the film, and then reunited with Carol for a warm and eye-opening conversation about art, activism, Tourette’s, and life in the spotlight.
Find our more about Tourette's Scotland from their website https://tourettescotland.org 
Watch the Holyrood debate here: https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/members-business-sarah-boyack-supporting-tourette-scotland-and-greater-awareness-and-inclusion-for-people-with-tourette-syndrome-november-13-2025?clip_start=12:51:37&clip_end=13:24:56
Find out more about the group Artists for Indy here: https://bsky.app/profile/artistsforindy.scot
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 #CarolGilmour #TouretteScotland #ISwear
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Music:
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Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
 

Behind the Scenes at the SCG Conference

A Conference of IdeasJoin indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene as they share their favourite moments from the Scottish Currency Group conference held in Dunfermline on 25th and 26th October.Featuring behind-the-scenes commentary and chats with presenters Craig Dalzell and Colin Fox, plus insights on Scotland’s economic future, currency options, and more.  One key theme which emerged from several of the speakers was the issue of Foreign Direct Investment, which the Scottish Government seem to embrace enthusiastically while others watch with concern at the level of profits being extracted from Scotland due to extensive foreign ownership of land and assets.  Key topics:00:01:25  Ian Stewart introduces the Conference of Ideas00:08:23  Craig Dalzell explains the pins in the map00:16:35  William Thompson - Scotgov has got the wrong approach00:28:29  Robin McAlpine - recapturing the Scottish economy00:43:44  Colin Fox - A vision for a better Scotland
Find out more from the Scottish Currency Group's new website https://scg.scotwatch all the sessions from the conference at https://www.youtube.com/@UCbTZJrFgbalSJTNMfrb0N6A 
Read more from Scotonomics on Scotland's Sectoral balances here https://scotonomics.org/private-sector-debt-in-scotland/
#scottishcurrencygroup #scottishindependence #economics
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
 

National Security Threat? Awa and Beil yerr Heid Lammy

In this episode our guests Isobel Lindsay and Bill Ramsay help unpack the deeper message behind Deputy PM David Lammy's extraordianry claim that the Scottish Government is a "national security threat".But which nation is he talking about?  From a Scottish perspective, many argue that Scotland's continued place within the UK poses the greater risk to Scotland's own national security.We also revisit a powerful highlight from the recent Scottish CND conference: former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard's eloquen and forceful speech challenging the Uk Labour Government's increasingly militarised foreign and economic policies.Join us for a forthright conversation about power, security and Scotland's future role in the world.key themes:00:00:31  Lammy insults a nation00:03:24  Who poses the biggest threat to Scotland?00:16:00  Resilience and Security00:28:19  Richard Leonard calls our UK Labour's path to war00:30:33  Role and purpose of arms industry in creating as narrative of fear00:38:43  Richard Leonard on US ownership of UK nuclear weapons00:45:14  Craig Dalzell on nuclear power as a cover story00:49:19  Uk labour government policy of escalating militarisation00:50:43  Our message to Mr Lammy
 #davidlammy #ScottishCND #scottishindependence
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Music:
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9 Steps to Independence

Can Scotland really become independent by May 2027?At the latest Pensioners for Indy meeting, guest speaker Graeme McCormick laid out his nine-step roadmap to Scottish independence — and sparked a lively, thought-provoking debate.
Some in the audience argued that Scotland is a colony. Others insisted that Scots are sovereign. Can both views be true?Graeme says no — and challenges us to think deeply about what independence actually means.
The British state claims Scotland is in a voluntary union, yet can’t explain how we might voluntarily leave that union. So which is it — a union or a trap?
Tune in for a fascinating and fiery discussion about sovereignty, legality, and Scotland’s future in (or out of) the UK.
🎙️ Recorded at the latest Pensioners for Indy meeting.
Key themes:00:04:53 - The 9 Steps to Independence00:22:06 - Where do we go from here?00:29:54 - Plans to use the list vote in Holyrood 2026?00:36:14 - thoughts on the memorandum of understanding between SNP and Believe in Scotland?00:39:49 - Are we a colony or are we sovereign?
#scottishindependence #graememccormick #sovereignty
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Music:
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Stranraer and The Rhinns By-Election Special

Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene meet SNP’s Simon Jones and Scottish Green Party’s Michael Havard — the two pro-independence party candidates standing in the upcoming council by-election. What are the key local issues, and what will they be campaigning on?
In this episode, we explore what’s at stake for Stranraer and The Rhinns — from local services and rural priorities to their place in Scotland’s wider democratic landscape.  
00:01:20  Simon Jones, Scottish National Party candidate00:23:38  Michael Havard, Scottish Green Party candidate
#scottishpolitics #stranraer #byelection
 
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Music:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeodIndustrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod
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Women's Voices - Front and Centre

In this episode of IndyPodcasters, hosts Fiona and Marlene sit down with guest Jacqui Jensen to explore how we can reconnect women with politics — wherever they are. From local communities to the national stage, we discuss why women’s voices must be at the heart of political decision-making and how inclusive conversations can drive real change and shape our nation.
Together, we unpack what’s keeping women disengaged, share practical ways to reach out across divides, and highlight the power of more local democracy in shaping policies that truly reflect women’s lives.
If you care about women in politics, grassroots activism, and ensuring female voices are front and centre in our national dialogue, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in to discover how we can build a more equal, engaged, and representative democracy — one conversation at a time
key themes:
00:01:12  Re-engaging women in politics00:09:36  Bringing women into the conversation00:15:44  Reaching women where they are00:21:18   The power of more local democracy00:23:40   Women in national politics00:25:40   Is Holyrood making life harder for itself?00:32:29   Next steps
#democracy #womensvoices #grassrootsactivism
 
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