The Scots Magazine launches new podcast This Is Scotland

The Scots Magazine is moving into audio with the launch of This Is Scotland, a new weekly podcast that will explore contemporary Scottish identity through conversations rooted in history, culture, food, travel and lived experience.

Hosted by broadcaster and historian Ally Heather (@Historic_Ally on social platforms) and author and presenter Coinneach MacLeod (@hebrideanbaker on Instagram), both monthly columnists for the magazine, This Is Scotland is created for audiences in Scotland, across the UK and throughout the Scottish diaspora.

The weekly series will feature a flagship programme focused on storytelling and cultural conversation alongside a companion audience Q&A show, creating opportunities for deeper listener engagement and community-building.

Launching today, June 8, the podcast marks a new chapter for the oldest magazine in the world still being published, and one of Scotland’s longest-established media brands, as it extends its editorial offering across digital and audio platforms.

Robert Wight, Editor of The Scots Magazine, said: “For generations, The Scots Magazine has told the stories of Scotland. This Is Scotland is a natural extension of that tradition, bringing those conversations to new audiences in a format that feels immediate and accessible.

“Ally and Coinneach bring warmth, knowledge and curiosity to every discussion, and we’re excited to launch this new chapter for the magazine.”

Rachel McConachie, Podcast Producer, said: “From the beginning, the aim was to create a podcast that feels like a great conversation – thoughtful, engaging and rooted in Scotland’s stories. Ally and Coinneach have a natural chemistry, and together they bring humour, insight and a genuine love of Scotland to each episode.”

This Is Scotland is available across all major podcast platforms.