Inside The Scott Monument, Midnight Swimming and Nordic Walking
Summary
Hosts Mark Stevens and Rachel Stewart explore the campaign to save Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Glasshouse and try Nordic walking in Blair Athol. They also interview author Polly Pooler about her bond with Shetland sheep and climb Edinburgh’s Scott Monument to mark its 180th anniversary. The episode features listener interactions and a mystery sound challenge.
Topics discussed
Intro and ad for Belek golf tourism
Banter and contact details for listeners
Campaign to save Queen's Park Glass House
Nordic walking: origins, technique, and benefits
Interview with Polly about her book on sheep
Listener emails and mystery sound guesses
Climbing the Scott Monument in Edinburgh
More on Nordic walking technique and social aspects
Listener experiences of the solar eclipse
Listener email from Texas and show promo
BBC Make a Difference Award finalist John Smiley
Birdwatching and climbing the Scott Monument
Stonehaven salt water pool and midnight swims
Ad for You're Dead to Me podcast
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