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Historic Scotland Podcast

Sarah MacGillivray

Booking Overview

A heritage-focused podcast hosted by an actor and storyteller who takes listeners behind the scenes at iconic Scottish sites and their histories. It’s a strong platform for researchers and heritage practitioners to explain archaeological, cultural, and historical findings in an accessible way—often with emphasis on ongoing interpretation and conservation work.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

historicscotlandpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk

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Host

Sarah MacGillivray - Described as a Scottish actor and storyteller who hosts the Historic Scotland Podcast and visits sites to reveal untold histories and intriguing traces of Scotland’s past.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Heritage and history domain expertise connected to featured sites (e.g., archaeology/archaeological interpretation, heritage research, or specialists able to explain evidence and historical connections).
Required Achievements:  
Published/researched interpretations linked to specific heritage sites, Contributed to archaeological discoveries or analysis, Expert knowledge of cultural/historical contexts tied to Scotland’s sites

Recent Guest Discussions

Cat Dunn - Heritage Research On Connections Between Calanais And Slavery/colonial Histories; Implications Of Revisiting Uncomfortable Truths About Scotland’s Past.

Malcolm Maclean - Britain’s Imperial Legacy Connected To Calanais Standing Stones And How Research Revisits Colonial/slavery Histories At Heritage Sites.

Ian Mchardy - Britain’s Imperial Legacy Connected To Calanais Standing Stones And How Research Revisits Colonial/slavery Histories At Heritage Sites.

Marlene Macleod - Hebridean Life, Community Resilience, And Gaelic Tradition Of Storytelling And Music Within Blackhouses.

Ali Davey - Hebridean Life, Community Resilience, And Gaelic Tradition Of Storytelling And Music Within Blackhouses.

Recent Topics

Heritage, Archaeology, History, Cultural, Scotland

Episodes

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September 08, 2026

Are you loving these captivating stories about Scotland’s rich and fascinating past?  Well, the good news is that there is another, exclusive season of the Historic Scotland podcast – just for members – and you won’t find it anywhere else. You’ll go behind the scenes to meet the soldiers who fire Edinburgh Castle’s iconic One O’Clock Gun, stand high on the walls of Stirling Castle to survey a historic landscape, and delve deeper with experts into the mystery of Bruce’s heart at Melrose Abbe...

Legacy in the landscape: our imperial past

June 09, 2026

With Ian Mchardy, Malcolm Maclean, and Cat Dunn. The ancient standing stone circle of Calanais, a site that inspires reflection, may seem an unlikely place to mention Britain’s imperial legacy. But as Cat Dunn explains, it is one of many heritage sites with connections to slavery and colonial histories revisited by recent research. What links Calanais with the history of Empire, how do these uncomfortable truths help us understand Scotland’s past, and what comes next?  Exploring heritage si...

Tales of the Blackhouse

May 26, 2026

With Ali Davey and Marlene Macleod. Sarah sits by a glowing fire in one of Scotland’s most remote crofts to immerse herself in Hebridean life and hospitality. Within the blackhouse’s thick stone walls and thatched roof, kept wind and watertight though the sharing of traditional skills down the generations, she discovers a story of community, resilience and a Gaelic tradition of storytelling and music that endures. Visit unique Scottish heritage sites like Hebridean by joining Historic Scotl...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Historic Scotland Podcast?

Historic Scotland Podcast is hosted by Sarah MacGillivray. Its publicly listed email is historicscotlandpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Historic Scotland Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Historic Scotland Podcast: historicscotlandpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk.

How many listeners does Historic Scotland Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Historic Scotland Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Historic Scotland Podcast?

Historic Scotland Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Heritage and history domain expertise connected to featured sites (e.g., archaeology/archaeological interpretation, heritage research, or specialists able to explain evidence and historical connections). Common among recent guests: Published/researched interpretations linked to specific heritage sites; Contributed to archaeological discoveries or analysis; Expert knowledge of cultural/historical contexts tied to Scotland’s sites. Recent guests include Cat Dunn, Malcolm Maclean, and Ian Mchardy.

How hard is it to get booked on Historic Scotland Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Historic Scotland Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Heritage, Archaeology, History, Cultural, and Scotland. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

historicscotlandpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk

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