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Love Scotland is a fortnightly podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland. Hosted by TV star, expert broadcaster and National Trust for Scotland president Jackie Bird, Love Scotland features big names, experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Each episode delves deep into the detail of Scotland’s history, its wildlife and its landscapes.

The Joy of Books, hosted by the National Literacy Trust and celebrity interviewer and former Good Housekeeping Editorial Director, Gaby Huddart, explores the extraordinary relationship we can have with reading – from first childhood favourites to the books that offered comfort in difficult times, changed the way guests saw the world, inspired their life choices or simply made them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to a new six-part podcast series, presented by broadcaster and author Clare Balding, which explores the lost and hidden LGBTQ stories from our places as we mark the 50th anniversary of the partial de-criminalisation of homosexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian Bettany Hughes goes beyond the delights of teas and topiary to explore ten inspiring National Trust sites. Join Bettany as she travels around some of the most splendid sites in England, guided by our experts, to investigate their deep-rooted connections to Europe and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their special skills to help where there's trouble in nature. Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing. Ranger Rae’s the leader and can understand animals. And 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy dreams of becoming a real Ranger and being able to talk to wildlife too. In each story, the Wildlifers go on a curious case. They travel to ...

A podcast series from the National HIV Story Trust, the charity telling the story of HIV and AIDS in Britain. Presenting a perspective of the crisis in the 1980s and 1990s through the lives of a diverse set of individuals, this series recognises the true tragedy of HIV and AIDS, and shares tender stories of love, unending compassion, and the unity of a disparate community in the face of a global crisis. Introduced by Anita Dobson and voiced by actors Christopher Ashman, Elexi Walker, and Kay Eluvian, the series features stories taken from NHST’s first book, a collection of essays, ...

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The National Trust Magazine is our ‘thank you’ to our members for helping us to look after special places. We’ve created this audio version so our blind and partially sighted members, or those who prefer to listen rather than read, can enjoy the magazine too. Look out for new episodes of this podcast in January, May and September.

Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now....

Struggling to get your Nature Fix? We got you. Join host Claire Hickinbotham and people whose lives have been changed by the outdoors. Every month come with us on a new adventure. We'll be inspiring you with ideas, from stargazing in the city, top walks for your wellbeing, wildlife spotting in surprising places, and strolls steeped in folklore. Wherever you are and however much time you have, come away with ideas on how to get your own Nature Fix. Discover more podcasts from the National Trust This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. ...

Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch ...

Broadcast-journalist Kirsty Wark and the National Trust mark 100 years of female suffrage in the UK, with a unique new podcast series. In this five part series we lift the lid on our archives and uncover the seldom-told stories of maids, mill-workers, politicians and even royalty, who fought and campaigned to help shape the world we live in today.

Produced by the National Trust for Scotland and written by volunteers at the Culloden Visitor Centre

Pints and the Past is brought to you by The National Brewery Heritage Trust. If you are fascinated by the history of the British brewing and pub industry and how it shaped a nation, we have a wealth of stories to tell you. This is not a podcast just for people who drink beer, it's for those who always wondered who made the beer and why. Expect pints of enthusiasm and a few industry secrets along the way. Learn more about the National Brewery Heritage Trust at www.breweryheritage.com