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Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature

Travelling through time at Drum Castle

  • S12E17
  • 28:31
  • August 19th 2026

This week, Jackie is exploring centuries of history in less than half an hour. Join her as she discovers the secrets of Aberdeenshire’s Drum Castle, covering everything from Robert the Bruce to James VI, the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 to the majesty of the walled gardens. Plus, Jackie learns all about the Trust’s Timesliders project, which opens up history to new generations.

To find out more about Drum Castle, and to start planning your visit, head to the website.

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Love Scotland

Love Scotland is a podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland.

From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, the National Trust for Scotland cares for and protects some of Scotland's most significant places and spaces, allowing them to be enjoyed today while protecting them for future generations.

Hosted by TV star and expert broadcaster Jackie Bird, and featuring experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life, each episode delves deep into the detail of Scotland’s history, its wildlife and its landscapes.

You can find out more about the National Trust for Scotland's work and how to support them at http://www.nts.org.uk.

Love Scotland is produced by Think, Big Light and Demus Productions on behalf of the National Trust for Scotland.


Meet the Host

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Jackie Bird
Host

    Scottish journalist and broadcaster, Jackie Bird is familiar to many Scots at home and abroad from her time as a BBC Reporting Scotland news anchor. She has been the host of BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay Live, as well Scotland’s Children in Need coverage, as well as a wide range of documentaries. 

    Jackie is passionate about the stories behind Scotland’s history and heritage, and she shares the National Trust for Scotland’s drive to bring a love of Scotland to life.