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Dr. Kathryn May and Christine Burk channel Mother/Father God, with other Ascended Masters, like Sananda/Jesus, St. Germain, AAMichael, Ashtar, TeamLeader, Adama, Saint Germain, Serapis Bey, Sanat Kumara, Terra and others. Join "spirited" conversations between God, Masters, guides and callers.
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In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions. Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now. We hope that you’ll join us - there’s ...
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I tell stories of people which move other people....Human Stories, Mythology, History, True Crime, Horror and anything that might be of interest to you...
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STANDING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD INDIVIDUALIZED! The hallmark of The Temple of The Presence is the Kindling of the Ever-Present Fire of Ascended Master Light and the determination to live LIFE as the Ascended Masters do, to live The Ascended Master Way of Life - to bring the Golden Age to the Earth!
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Burgh. It’s the word that never fails to trip up visitors to Scotland. Is it pronounced BURG, or maybe BURROW? No - it’s BURRA. In this episode we talk about these settlements which were first established by David I back in the 12th C. As a result of the trading rights they enjoyed, they prospered and grew and many remain as important towns today. …
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Series 4 Episode 3 | It’s Different in Scotland
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35:23Prompted by a recent visit to the counties of Southern England, Liz and Helen reflect on their experience of life in England and the ways in which it differs from their well-kent Scottish way of life. While losing your way on a Sunday stroll in Scotland may lead to a longer detour home, with no Right to Roam in England, it may lead to a criminal co…
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We are very excited - just one more sleep till Santa comes. But who is Santa? In this episode we talk about the myths, legends and facts surrounding not just Santa but also Father Christmas and try to work out who’s who! Happy Christmas.
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Scottish Blethers have had a very busy and different few months but we are back now to our podcasting ‘glory’! In this episode we chat about the past 6 six months and the various things we have been up to. It is great to be back and thank you for sticking with us.
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Snakes as guardians of wealth and Shivaji's fortune
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3:31Send us a text We have all heard of Shivaji as the ruler who fought against the Mughals…now it is time for some incredible tales from his life. Listen in to this story of how snakes are guardians of buried treasures and led to money coming into Shivaji’s family. Support the showBy Jugal
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In this episode we look at some of the features of the Scottish character that have enabled Scots to survive and prosper. We look in particular at the Scots who helped found the United States of America and who thrived as bankers, industrialists, politicians, judges, inventors and artists …… to name but a few. Emigrants celebrated their Scottish he…
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Series 3 Episode 12 | Scottish Icons and identity
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40:26In this episode we explore the shared culture, languages and traditions that give the Scots their strong sense of national identity. We look at some of the icons that are associated with Scotland worldwide and ask whether they are still relevant today. Here’s tae us, wha’s like us? Damn few an’ their a’ died!…
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Send us a text Vedas are the most ancient religious scriptures of Hinduism. They are A-purusheya, which means they have not been created by any Human. These Vedas appeared in front of our sages, and they, compiled them. As we all know, there are a total of four Vedas, namely, Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. But, initially there were o…
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As much a part of the landscape as our hills and glens, Scottish Castles come in all shapes and sizes. From the blockbuster military strongholds to the quirky fairytale creations, this week’s chat focuses on some of our favourite castles and why you should visit.
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Send us a text Those who are familiar with Hindu mythology know that each and every god has a particular vehicle in the form of an animal or a bird to travel from one place to another. For example, the vehicle of lord Ganesha is a mouse, Vishnu’s vehicle is Garuda and so on. Similarly, Indra, the king of all the gods, has a vehicle named Airavata a…
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The days are getting longer (if not warmer!) and colour is appearing in the garden. The dawn chorus wakens us in the morning and eggs are everywhere! It’s Easter - a time of religious observance for some and fun traditions and feasting for others. We look at some of the traditions associated with celebrating Easter in Scotland.…
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Series 3 Episode 9 | Dundee Part Two - Post WWII - Decline and Reinvention
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42:23From its heyday in the Victorian era, the fortunes of Dundee declined as traditional industries were lost and employment became hard to find. We look at the post-war years and the efforts that were made to find success in light engineering. While there were many successes these too were doomed to failure and towards the end of the 20th C the city o…
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Kubera - Lord of Wealth and half brother of Ravana
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4:43Send us a text We all know of Kubera, the lord of wealth…an important deity of the Hindu religious pantheon. But, do you know that he was born into the same family of Ravana’s. He was infact the half-brother of Ravana and the eldest among Ravana and his two other brothers, Bibhishana and Kumbhakarna. All of them share the same father. Our religious…
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Series 3 Episode 8 | Dundee Part One - The Rise of Dundee up to WWII
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35:57Over the next two episodes we take a look at the travel destination that is on everyone's lips at the moment - Dundee. Scotland's fourth largest city has not always been on the radar of overseas visitors planning a trip to Scotland but all that is changing as Dundee becomes HOT! In this first episode we look at how the wealth of Dundee was generate…
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Send us a text We all know of Lord Hanuman who is the god of strength. A lot of our knowledge about him comes from the Ramayana, where we hear about his bravery, and devotion towards Lord Rama. Infact, Hanuman is known as one of the Chiranjivis, people who will never die and still live amongst us. When it comes to the birth of Lord Hanuman, most of…
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Send us a text Lord Dattatreya - the son of the Hindu Trinity Support the showBy Jugal
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Series 3 Episode 7 | It was Different in Our Day
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43:16A recent cold spell, a country walk and reports of the largest snowball fight ever to take place in Scotland - all had us looking back to days gone by. We reflect on our school days and how we made our own entertainment in an era before the arrival of social media.
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Send us a text We have all heard of Goddess Lakshmi, the granter of wealth and prosperity. However many if us miss out on her sister who is exactly the opposite of her - Alakshmi or Devi Jyeshtha. In this episode we will cover her story. Support the showBy Jugal
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Send us a text When King Nala, being possessed by an evil spirit, had abandoned Damayanti, his wife, he saw a great fire burning in the dense forest. There in the midst of the flames he heard the voice of some being, saying loudly again and again : " Come here, Nala, quickly ! " " Don’t get scared ! " With these words Nala entered into the midst of…
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Crows - Symbol of Sins and Carriers of the Dead Soul...
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5:55Send us a text In Hindu mythology, animals often play a very significant role. They are either the vahans or the vehicles for the gods or they carry some deeper symbolism and meaning. In this episode we will look into crows and their symbolism with respect to sins, with respect to carrier of the dead souls and the afterlife... Do they send messages…
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Series 3 Episode 6 | Scottish Place Names
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43:17There’s no doubt about it - there are some weird and wonderful place names to be found across Scotland, while the pronunciation of others can leave visitors scratching their heads in puzzlement. In this episode, we discuss how place names are very much linked to the history of our nation.
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Sanat Kumaras..Demons and Avataras of Lord Vishnu
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5:06Send us a text Did you know that Lord Vishnu had more than 10 avatars. No right!! Neither did me... Our Puranic and mythological texts claim that there are 14 more...taking the total to 24. In this episode though, we will look into some of the known avataras of Lord Vishnu, the story behind the Sanat Kumaras and the demons that Lord Vishnu slayed. …
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The people you meet on a walk around Edinburgh. In this episode we introduce you to some of the characters of the city through the statues that characterise the street architecture of the New Town. From Royalty to politicians, authors , scientists….. even a few beloved four legged friends.
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blow the cobwebs away than a good walk. The Blethers are both fond of slipping on our boots and heading out for a wee saunter or a more strenuous hike that will have us peching (panting) with exertion! In this episode we take you on a few of our favourite routes.
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Series 3 Episode 3 | St Andrews - home of golf
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44:53Over the 600 years since shepherds hit a stone over sandy links with their crooks, St Andrews has been at the heart of the evolution of the game of golf. Rules were developed here, champions created and equipment advanced. Just like the pilgrims before them, today’s visitors come searching. To walk the hallowed turf, surround themselves with iconic…
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In the week that we celebrate the day of Scotland’s Patron Saint, we take a look at the seaside town which bears his name. How it became a pilgrimage route, a centre of religious fervour and then home to the first of our universities, we discuss how this seaside town punches above its weight in terms of global recognition - must be the icecream!…
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Series 3 Episode 1 | Wish you were here? Tourism in Scotland
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46:18As the guiding season comes to a close, and we swap whisper systems for microphones, guidebooks for Google, we use the first couple of episodes of our new series to reflect on the changing face of tourism in Scotland. In Episode 1 we consider the importance of tourism to the Scottish economy, the devastating impact of the Covid pandemic, and the bo…
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In this episode we look to the mountains and in particular to the tallest of our mountains - the Munros. Catalogued by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891, we look at the man himself and why his list caused such a stir. Although he never managed to climb them all himself, his legacy lives on in the thousands of “Munro baggers” who have the satisfaction of compl…
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No matter where you go in Scotland, churches are very much a part of the landscape. Built in the days when even the smallest village could expect a congregation of several hundred, many are facing an uncertain future. In this episode we chat about some of our favourites and the stories attached to them. Not only part of our landscape but part of ou…
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Series 2 Episode 17 | Georgie Porgie Pudding and Pie
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39:08We Scots love our puddings and pies - be they sweet or savoury! In this episode we explore the variety, differentiate between a single and a supper and even explain who Georgie Porgie was.
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Series 2 Episode 16 | Is Cullen Skink the new Mince and Tatties?
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31:30In this episode we reflect on the changing face of Scottish cuisine and get no further than soups! We look back at the traditional favourites from our childhood and consider how tastes have changed today. One thing they all have in common - the best of Scottish ingredients.
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Series 2 Episode 15 | Coronations - Past and Present
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37:28In this episode we continue the theme of coronations and consider whether the traditions associated with the inauguration of ancient Scottish monarchs have percolated down to the coronation of King Charles III this weekend.
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As the nation's thoughts turn to the Coronation, in this episode we take a look at a symbol of our nation's identity. As the Stone heads down to Westminster Abbey to play it's part in the big day we look at some of the stories and traditions that make it such an enigma.
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In this episode we look at the influence Scots have had on the development of Canada as it is today - from politics to education, business to culture. We look at the reasons why they went in such large numbers and why they retained as much of the old country as they could. We reflect on what it is like for a Scot to travel in Canada today.…
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The wonder of its generation according to Gustaf Eiffel. The one immediately and internationally recognised Scottish landmark according to Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. The Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site enjoying the same status as the Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China. In this episode we look at the challenges of construction an…
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Series 2 Episode 11 | Pilgrim Routes in Scotland
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34:55The idea of a sacred journey is a feature of many of the world’s religions. In this episode we explore the revival of ancient paths across Scotland which allow you to walk in the footsteps of Medieval pilgrims and seek peace and tranquility to the rhythm of your footfall. We discuss some of the Scottish saints and why they became intercessors for m…
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Scottish Blethers have made it to 100 episodes and to mark the occasion we look back at other double acts to have come out of Scotland. From Fran and Anna to The Krankies, the Alexander Brothers to Jack and Victor. A walk back in time!
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It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. We gauge the temperature of romance in Scotland by taking a look at some statistics and surveys and come to the conclusion that a lot has changed since our “winchin” days!
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Following up on our episode on Celtic Connections we give some thought to this question and explore how their influence extends well beyond music. Where did they come from? Why is their influence still so strong today on the western extremities of Europe? Described by the Romans as unwashed barbarians, these enigmatic and creative people left a leg…
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This year marks a special anniversary for the biggest folk, roots and world music festival - it’s 30th edition. We take a look at this special event and why it can justifiably be said that music is the beating heart of Glasgow
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Series 2 Episode 6 | Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!
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34:01In this first episode we discuss our plans for the new year and give our listeners some reasons why Scotland is the place to be in 23!
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The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is known as Twixmas. In this episode, Liz and Helen blether about their Christmas festivities with their families and fun times they have had. However, at this time of year, the unpredictable weather can lead to tragedy for some families. Twixmas is also the time to look forward to the New Year and …
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Series 2 Episode 4 | Stories associated with Scottish Lighthouses
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31:57Lighthouses and the lives of the men who tended the lamp to keep others safe have captured the imagination of successive generations. Stories are told of the hardships, particularly in war time, and of the lost cargoes and wreckage they would encounter. The most mysterious story of all is set in December 1900 when three keepers disappeared from the…
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Series 2 Episode 3 | Scottish Lighthouses
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36:22The theme of light in the darkness continues as we discuss the history of these remarkable structures. Dotted around the long and perilous coastline of Scotland, these architectural gems cast a beam of light to warn ships and guide sailors and fishermen safely back to shore. By nature of this role they had to be constructed in some of our wildest a…
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Season 2 Episode 1 | The Blethers are Back
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34:07After a summer where we returned to the day job we set the scene for a new series of informative chat. We reflect on guiding in a post-pandemic world and on some of the places our travels have taken us. What better day to launch a podcast that explores all things Scottish than St Andrews Day?
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Send us a text A young boy Arjun, sees an accident with a car hitting a pole. He rushes to see what has happened with the driver…who is lying bloodied on the steering of the car.. Soon he sees a young woman rushing towards the car and crying for the dead man in the car… All of a sudden, Arjun wakes up and realizes it was all a dream.. BUT WAS IT RE…
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Send us a text A man is given a job to take care of an old mansion which is in the jungles of West Bengal... Strange things begin to happen with him and the villagers warn him multiple times... But a large mansion to himself and free food to eat, the entrapment is for real... But was the entrapment just for money and property or was it something mo…
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How the river Ganga came to Earth from the heavens?
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12:36Send us a text 60,000 kings are burnt to ashes by an angry sage.. their only way to heaven is to wash their ashes with the waters of the river Ganga.. but it only flows in heavens..Generations make attempts to bring it down to earth... one succeeds but not without hiccups.. a mytho story of how the Ganga came to earth.. involves Lord Shiva, mytholo…
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Gangwar in Delhi's courtrooms.. Boss shot dead in front of judge!!
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17:42Send us a text Imagine a person standing in front of the judge in a criminal court where his hearing proceedings are on.. Just at that time, 2 people dressed as lawyers come and shoot the person dead from point blank range… No..this is not a scene from a Bollywood potboiler but a real life story which took place in a Delhi courtroom.. Gangwar where…
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