Episodes

  • Episode 9 - Jack Buchanan

    Episode 9 - Jack Buchanan
    Apr 29 2026
    Paul and Robert chat about famous Helensburgh born entertainer, Jack Buchanan. His roots, his life and his legacy. Born in the early 1890's he went on to work with the likes of Fred Astaire in Holywood.


    Jack interview https://youtu.be/HG08KRBFw4A?si=QKb0kuttRcZ7XUCf

    Jack and Fred dancing and singing https://youtu.be/E6wjCd1SxwY?si=rJMa_C-f9ciY3iIt

    Jack's hits https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ka9zxyyiMvKrioJwbsiqI?si=jRyKR6IUSImQS7cxqtMsJg
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    17 mins
  • John Logie Baird Expo Special

    John Logie Baird Expo Special
    Apr 21 2026
    This time we look at the JLB TV 100 Helensburgh exhibition - Mr Baird's birthplace. The real inventor of TV had a few mishaps and false starts along the way...

    playlist to accompany the episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19c8bYh0xxo8kqQyKUn5XV?si=lU_LyenXSyyqCbXLXUNZdA&pi=8T6z1nc4Q_GQZ

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    11 mins
  • Episode 8 - Kilmahew and St Peter’s Seminary

    Episode 8 - Kilmahew and St Peter’s Seminary
    Apr 17 2026
    Paul and Robert chat about the history of the Kilmahew Estate and the St Peter's Seminary. It never quite reached its full potential but the history of the estate and the Napier family is fascinating.

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    29 mins
  • Our Stories Heritage Festival Special

    Our Stories Heritage Festival Special
    Apr 15 2026
    Paul talks to Keyleigh Hirst from the Clydesider Magazine about the forthcoming heritage festival in May 2026 in West Dunbartonshire.

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    7 mins
  • Episode 7 - Loch Lomond Part 2

    Episode 7 - Loch Lomond Part 2
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode Paul and Robert explore a few more of the loch's islands. The history of Inchtavannoch and the marsupials of Inchconnachan are mentioned as well as a disaster at Torrinch and a hermit in the tiny island of I Voy.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 6 - Loch Lomond Part 1

    Episode 6 - Loch Lomond Part 1
    Apr 4 2026
    Paul and Robert begin their trip through the UK's biggest inland body of water by looking at two of its bigger islands - Inchmurrin and Inchcailloch.



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    17 mins
  • Episode 5 - Robert the Bruce Part 2

    Episode 5 - Robert the Bruce Part 2
    Mar 28 2026
    In this, part two of our look at Robert the Bruce, we talk about his lineage and his wives. From Royal stock, Bruce had a strong claim to the throne but family rivals and connections to King Edward 1 made his journey far from straight forward. Paul and Robert chat about this and much more.



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    28 mins
  • Episode 4 - Robert the Bruce Part 1

    Episode 4 - Robert the Bruce Part 1
    Mar 17 2026
    A chat with Duncan Thompson, Chairman of the Strathleven Artisans and currator of the Robert the Bruce Heritage Centre in Renton, about the Bruce and his links to the local area. #history # robertthebruce

    https://www.robertthebruceheritagecentre.co.uk/centre.html

    The Bruce Oak Heart - Tour of the King's Realm
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    38 mins