Under The Kilt

020 - My Kingdom for a Fife (feat. Michael Nardone)

February 15, 2024 08:02 - 1 hour - 90 MB

More Scottish history than your body can handle! Jk, it is a lot, but we believe in you. Michael Nardone is here to shower us with oodles of fun Fife facts and historical anecdotes inspired by myths, stories from Grandpa, and his own one-man historical and musical show: A Dram O'History. Our lovely guest, Michael Nardone Map of The Kingdom of Fife and its main towns Map of Scottish provinces circa 1689, feat. the earldom of Fife Lochore Castle The real King MacBeth and his queen, Lady Gruo...

019 - There Will Be Hippos (feat. Mark Bonnar)

January 05, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

This week, it's personal. Mark Bonnar joins to share with us the history of Scottish New Towns -- more specifically, the art of Scottish New Towns and his father's art in Glenrothes during his tenure as a Town Artist in particular. What follows is a heartfelt and hilarious discussion on public art and the importance of art to the human psyche as a whole. Our lovely guest, Mark Bonnar Mark & his dad, Stan, at the hippos Stan Bonnar, returns to the hippos in Glenrothes (Meet You At The Hip...

018 - Schemin' n Dreamin' (feat. Andy Clark)

December 15, 2022 07:48 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

UK history is rife with excuses to keep a boot on the neck of Scotland, our guest this week is shedding some light on one of the go-to anecdotes on Scotland’s so-called failure to launch. This week, we’re joined by Andy Clark and we’re chatting about the oft bemoaned Darien Scheme. Our lovely guest, Andy Gulf of Darien map (see dotted area) William Paterson 'A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America', Lionel Wafer, 1699 One of the founding documents for the Company of Scotl...

017 - Where My Ladies At? (Feat. Nalini Chetty)

December 08, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

History favors the male. Or, more specifically, the way history has been recorded and taught favors the male. Nalini Chetty joins us this week to set us to rights and discuss some of the women of Scottish history who have been left out of the narrative, from Margaret Bulkley to Maggie Dickson (we promise they aren't all named Margaret) we're having a blether about gender, race and Sara Sheridan's book Where Are The Women? Our lovely guest, Nalini Hear Nalini on BBC's The Reveal Sara Sheri...

016 - Fit Like? (feat. Ian Pirie)

December 02, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Alright mah quines n loons, grab a pear and a chair and tune your ears north to Aberdeen for a lesson in the Doric language/'dialect' from our pal Ian Pirie. Our lovely guest, Ian Ian kilted up Aesops Fables in Doric A lil doric guide to weather The Malt Whisky Trail More on Ian: Ian Pirie is a Scottish actor known for a whole lot of amazing work, but most recently: Halo, Guilt 2, The Last Duel, Chernobyl, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, Calibre, The Matrix Resurrection, and The Terror. F...

015 - Fancy, Functional, F*ck You (feat. Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle)

November 17, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

From the history to the future of the fabric, this week we talk tartan and the paradox of tartan with Clare Campbell, mastermind behind Prickly Thistle, Scotland’s 1st ever B Corp Mill. NOTE: The audio quality on some of this is less than ideal, thank you for bearing with us and we hope you enjoy the episode despite the wobbles. Our lovely guest, Clare The abomination body suit Earliest image of Scot soldiers in tartan (1631) Some of the amazing pieces from Prickly Thistle Clare and o...

014 - Do Meet Your Heroes (feat. Stuart Martin)

November 10, 2022 07:40 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

They say you shouldn't meet your heroes, but this week's guest was pleased to discover the real Rob Roy was as magnificent as the movie made him out to be. Join Adam, Nat and Stuart Martin on a trip back to the lowland/highland border for a bit of cattle thievery and blackmail (or as it's known in Gaelic: mal dhu) Our lovely guest, Stuart Proof of Stuart’s beard Rob Roy (1995) Trailer Depiction of Rob Roy Rob Roy MacGregor grave Rob Roy Statue (Stirling) More on Stuart: Stuart Martin...

013 - Somerville Out There... (feat. Tyler Collins)

November 03, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 109 MB

We ran the numbers and if you NepTUNE in this week and you can bet Uranus that you'll have a good time. We're learning about mathematician, astronomer and 10 pound note model Mary Somerville from actor, musician, friend-of-the-pod and 'Honorary Scot': Tyler Collins. Our lovely guest, Tyler Collins Tyler as a toilet in Scots Mary Somerville, self portrait Somerville Crater Somerville google doodle Wee Adam with big Garfunkel hair Illustrator whose Women in Science postcards Nat mention...

013 -- Somerville Out There... (feat. Tyler Collins)

November 03, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 109 MB

We ran the numbers and if you NepTUNE in this week and you can bet Uranus that you'll have a good time. We're learning about mathematician, astronomer and 10 pound note model Mary Somerville from actor, musician, friend-of-the-pod and 'Honorary Scot': Tyler Collins. [visuals] More on Tyler: Born and raised in Anchorage Alaska, Tyler was awarded a scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Academy at 16, and landed a spot at Royal Scottish at 18. Since graduating (with Adam) in 2010 he’s appe...

012 - See You in the Past! (feat. Grant O'Rourke)

October 27, 2022 06:31 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Murder! Intrigue! A Naked Bum! We're examining the murder of Lord Darnley. After first regretting and then rejoicing in his decision to be on this podcast in the first place, Grant O'Rourke makes his debut as the official history via public transit liaison for Edinburgh. Sexy Scottish Actor, Grant O'Rourke (as promised) 1567 drawing of Lord Darnley's Kirk o' Field murder scene Darnley in his teens (artist unknown) Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley, Richard Westfall R.A. Grant as Rupe...

011 - Suffering for Suffrage (feat. Joanne Thomson)

October 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Welcome back for more Under the Kilt action! To kick things off we've got a tidy list of ladies who weren't afraid to make a mess. Outlander's Joanne Thomson joins to sing the praises of some of Scotland's fiercest suffragettes. Our Guest Joanne Thomson! Joanne as Amy McCallum, Outlander Joanne as Mary Leigh, Suffragettes Joanne in The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart The release of suffragettes Mary Leigh and Edith New from Holloway, 1908 News story on Marion Walace Dunlop, English s...

Coming Soon: Under The Kilt Season 2

October 17, 2022 20:47 - 1 minute - 2.75 MB

We're back, pals! Everybody climb back under the kilt for more tales of lesser-known Scottish history starting October 20, 2022! This season we're bringing you science, fashion, explorers, state sanctioned torture, murder, intrigue, and so much more all told by a whole new batch of amazing guests. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review, and, of course, don't forget to follow Under The Kilt on Twitter & Instagram. Don't forget to post who you want us to try and get as guests on social media...

BONUS: Blithe Yule to You and You and You!

December 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

Happy Haggis-days--err--Happy Holidays! Join Nat, Adam and Kathleen for this Very Scottish Holiday Special where we ask Adam the hard hitting questions like: What is a Hogmanay? What are the weight classes for Boxing Day? And is Die Hard a Xmas movie? (Spoiler alert: it is.) In this bonus episode, we are exploring Scottish holiday traditions, BUT in another Patreon exclusive holiday special, we chat about what everyone is really curious about: Netflix's "A Castle for Christmas." Head over t...

010 - Surf 'n' Highland Turf (feat. Adam Robertson)

September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

They say there can only be one Highlander, but that's not true. The Scottish Highlands are a land rich with history, culture and community -- all of which was almost lost when it was systematically stripped away (and they were stripped away from their land) during the Highland Clearances. Actor, producer, entrepreneur and all-around amazing storyteller, Adam Robertson, joins us this week to weave a tale as rich as the lives the highlanders led before the clearances...and surfing...we also ta...

009 - A Kick Up Yer Heavy Seat (feat. Cameron Jack)

September 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Grab your boots and kit, we're hitting the pitch and talking football with actor Cameron Jack. Oh, and just like that ball, we're bouncing all over the place in this one because Scotland loves the game but does the game always love all of Scotland? Join us for a little bit of history, a little bit of talking shop and a lotta bit of talking about Adam's best asset. More on Cameron: You may recognize Cameron from a whole host of things where he often plays a baddie and/or a thug. Credits inc...

008 - Burn Bright, Burn Fast (Feat. Dr. Moira Hansen)

September 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

You can't talk about Scotland's history without talking about poet, icon and lover of dames and drink: Robert Burns. And if you're gonna talk about good ol' Rabbie, you should probably consult an expert. We're so lucky to have Dr. Moira Hansen from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow to share some lesser known tales of The National Bard, his family, his collaborators, and the myths we've spun about him. Robert Burns, painted by Alexander Nasmyth Frances Dunlop ...

007 - Babies at the Barricade (feat. Stephen McCole & Emma Noble)

September 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Grab your prams and practice your Les Mis because this week we're building a barricade--except instead of Marius we're talking about Mary Barbour and the Glasgow rent strikes of 1915. Join Adam, Nat and this week's lovely (and in love) guests actor, Stephen McCole and writer/teacher, Emma Noble. Mary Barbour Mary Barbour Statue Photo of strikers 1 Photo of strikers 2 Rent strike in the paper Watch/Listen to Alistair Hulett play “Mrs Barbour’s Army” More on Stephen & Emma: Follow Step...

006 - Ghost Gals, Assemble! (feat. Nicola Roy)

August 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Welcome to the Ghost Gals podcast, we’re rebranding and Adam is fired. Okay fine, he isn't fired, but Nat and guest Nicola Roy are dragging his skeptical bum back into the spectral realm as we explore a few famous ghosts of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle (day) Edinburgh Castle (night) The One o’clock Gun Greyfriars Churchyard Gates Greyfriars Kirk Cemetery George Mackenzie’s Tomb Greyfriars Bobby Burke & Hare Jasper & Horace from 101 Dalmatians The Royal Lyceum Theatre Nicola in The...

005 - Militia May I? (feat. Paul Tinto)

August 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

They can take our lives, but they can’t take…wait, know what? They can’t take our lives. We’re standing up to ‘The Man’ this week and we’re fighting alongside Jackie Crookstone and the whole lot of angry folks from Tranent. Actor and writer Paul Tinto brings us the little-known story of Jackie (aka Joan), the riots against the 1797 Militia Act, and the subsequent Massacre of Tranent. EDIT: We mispronounced Tranent throughout this episode. Apologies! Jackie Crookston depicted in memorial co...

004 - Love for Labourers Lost (feat. Brian McCardie)

August 12, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

We’re starting to think that the Scots did everything first. At least, that’s how it feels when the ever-fascinating actor/writer Brian McCardie joins to teach us a little bit about New Lanark, a ‘Company Town’ and proto-socialist utopia that was a century ahead of its time. The town may be in the “middle of nowhere” but it was also at the center of early labor reform and innovation. More on Brian: Brian McCardie is a Scottish actor and writer best known for...well...a lot of different thi...

003 - Oh Sh*t, The Picts! (feat. Jillian Mannion)

August 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Did the Picts have it all figured out? Where did Hadrian learn to build walls? When will Nat reference another Doctor Who episode? We're exploring all this and more (mostly more0 on this week's episode about The Picts, with special guest, award-winning screenwriter Jillian Mannion. More on Jillian: Jillian Mannion is a screenwriter with over 20 hours of broadcast television for BBC. She studied English and History at university before winning a Donald Dewar Arts Award for Creative Writing ...

002 - Through The Shame Beads (Feat. John Fairfield)

July 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

This week, we’re not ashamed, we just have to return some video tapes…to the naughty part of the video shop. Writer, director and producer, John Fairfield, is taking us through the cheap beaded curtain and into the history of Video Nasties, The Obscene Publications Act, and The Video Recordings Act of 1984. But fear not, Adam, Nat & John will NOT be censored, not by Mary Whitehouse, not by MP Graham Bright, and certainly not by Adam’s Gran. More on John: John Fairfield (@MrFly3oy), is a S...

001 - Sexy Ghosts & Strong Ladies (feat. Claire S. Duffy)

July 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Adam, Nat, Claire, Big Rachel, Margaret McIver, Catherine Cranston AND a sexy Centurion ghost who may or may not resemble Arthur Darvill? It’s getting pretty crowded on this, the first-ever episode of Shared History: Under The Kilt. Join us as we take on three exceptional Glaswegian women. Well, not actually ‘take them on,’ they’re rather intimidating, tbh. But, we are learning about them, thanks to our lovely guest, author and screenwriter, CS Duffy. More on Claire: Claire Duffy, aka CS D...

Shared History: Under The Kilt Trailer

July 15, 2021 07:00 - 59 seconds - 1.38 MB

It's a spin off, baby! Wander the historical heather and explore the less worn paths of Scottish History with Scottish Actor, Adam McNamara and Chicago Comedian (and co-host of Shared History), Natalie Younger. From the Picts to present day, we're delving deep into bonnie Scotland and all her glory, missteps and omissions in history. Series premieres July 22, 2020. Meet Your Hosts Adam McNamara is a Scottish actor, writer and father. Some past credits include the National Theatre of Scotla...

Under The Kilt Trailer