What We Do In The Winter · Side Special: John Pirie on Skerryvore John Pirie is the son of a Lighthose Keeper and, himself, a retired Lighthouse Engineer who has a deep and passionate knowledge of lighthouses, their building and the culture surrounding them. I was lucky enough to be working on Tiree teaching poetry... Continue Reading →

What We Do In The Winter · 77 Gail Struthers This episode is a conversation with Gail Struthers. Gail hails from the Hillfoots, the villages and towns around the foot of the Ochil Hills, near Stirling.She’s lived on Mull for many years now and has worked principally in catering in hotels and cafes in the... Continue Reading →

What We Do In The Winter · 76 Eilidh Young This episode is a conversation with Eilidh Young. Originally from Penmore in North West Mull, Eilidh lives in Lochdonn, where she was the head of Lochdonnhead Primary for many years. Our conversation brings the North of Mull to life during the second world war, so... Continue Reading →

What We Do In The Winter · The Macfarlanes of Tobermory This playlist is a series a conversations between Brigadier John Macfarlane and his father, Donald Macfarlane, recorded in Tobermory in the 1980's. Their conversations are a discussion about the people of the Main Street of Tobermory from the start of the 20th century. The first four... Continue Reading →

What We Do In The Winter · The Reasons We Do What We Do - Live at An Tobar This episode is a talk between Seamas Carey of The Reason Why podcast and me, Alasdair Satchel, of What We Do in the Winter which explores the nature of our podcasting work. Seamas’ podcast The Reason... Continue Reading →