This is the London Scots Podcast where we chat to Scots in London, finding out where they came from, what they are doing and look at whatever issues come up. We won't solve the mysteries of the universe but we we'll try to have a good laugh...
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From Dundee to London: Chasing Opportunity, Bagpipes and Big Dreams What does it take to leave the comfort of home and start again in one of the world’s biggest cities? In this episode of the London Scots Podcast, host Ed McCabe sits down with Dundee-born bagpiper Glen Kelly, who is in the middle of making the leap from Scotland to London in pursuit of new opportunities and a life built around…
Alex McLean didn’t chase fame in the usual way. Instead, he turned a love of pop music — and a deep connection to his Scottish roots — into a journey from Portobello’s seaside streets to London’s fast-moving music scene. Along the way, he’s balanced rehearsals, McDonald’s shifts, songwriting camps, and even Gaelic lessons, building a career that feels as personal as it does ambitious. His unlikely…
From the Fringes of Edinburgh to the Heart of London Film In this episode of the London Scots , host Ed McCabe sits down with Victor Pillard , a Scottish-French filmmaker and actor who recently made the "big smoke" his home. Victor shares his unique journey of being born and raised in Juniper Green by French parents who moved to Scotland for work in the publishing industry. We dive into the…
From 'lang toun' Kirkaldy, via St. Andrew's to London. Mike tells us of growing up in a small town, going to a smaller one as he heads to uni, before ending up in London in the Olympic year 2012. Based in southwest Wimbledon, we hear about his (not-so-secret) passion. Follow him @mikefromfife / on Instagram. @LicenceToCeillidh provides the wonderful music
Born and raised in Dumbarton, Susan Pym shares vivid memories of growing up with the smell of malt drifting through the air every Wednesday. When London came calling, she and her husband made the move south, where Susan found a new sense of community through the Church of Scotland. In this episode, she chats about life between two worlds and gives us an insider’s look at the St Andrew’s Book…
Moving from the South of Glasgow to Uni and then to London to work in Advertising. We hear about her career break that became an adventure of a lifetime. Now back in London, Suzi works as a freelancer in TV on all sorts of shows, including The Traitors. Oh, and there's an app tip that will get you cheap/free coffee.
Nina tells us about growing up in Linlithgow and then Falkirk, before heading to Oz as a swim teacher, living the high life in Melbourne before coming back to London. Student life at a new University studying something that can't be pronounced after 3 gin and tonics. Oh, and check out her cool app recommendation.
In this episode of the London Scots podcast, Siobhan Harley shares her unique journey from Glasgow to London (via Florida, Nashville, San Francisco and New York). We hear about her newfound passion for golf, her interest in natural wine, and why someone in her house is living the life of Riley. She treats us to a killer ap function on her [hone. One that many of us need.
Having moved about Scotland, Leah heads to London with her twin sister. Netball, marathon running, work and socialising are all wrapped up. Enjoy!
From Glasgow to London we chat about the delights of Chiswick, Drama in Schools, Woven in Words and two special photographers.
