Scottish Island Adventures

About Scottish Island Adventures

The perfect accompaniment to travel through the Scottish Islands in the company of Tony Kearney, with special guests and places to visit. The Caledonian MacBrayne podcast ‘Scottish Island Adventures’ discusses some of the islands’ most unique experiences, historical landmarks, wildlife and outdoor activities. Join Tony Kearney and his guests as we explore the magic of the CalMac network. ‘Scottish Island Adventures’ is perfect listening if you’re planning your next island escape, or just want to learn more about Scotland's west coast islands. For timetables, information, and inspiration for your next Scottish island adventure, visit CalMac.co.uk

Publisher

The Big Light / Caledonian MacBrayne

Category

arts · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2024

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   The People Behind The Journey Part 2 (with Demzy)

   In part two of our special, Tony Kearney meets the people who make every trip on Caledonian MacBrayne special. Demzy Salazar will be familiar to you from the BBC's lovely Island Crossings documentary, as the steward's genuine warmth and commitment to making the day of his passenger made him a stand-out subject. Demzy takes us behind the scenes for a more in-depth chat about his life, his ethos, and how his upbringing in the Philippines changed the way he views a life at sea. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland’s west coast islands and all of the topics covered in this series, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CalMac.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

2. 

   11 Jun 2026

   The People Behind The Journey Part 1 (with Xanthe, Holly & Harvey)

   Tony Kearney meets the people who make every trip on Caledonian MacBrayne special. Apprentice rating Xanthe Thompson, Chief Officer Harvey Finney, and Customer Information Specialist Holly McFarlane take us behind the scenes of CalMac. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland’s west coast islands and all of the topics covered in this series, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CalMac.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

3. 

   21 May 2026

   Unearthing Scottish Heritage (with Ally Heather)

   Tony Kearney welcomes Ally Heather, known to thousands of Scots as Historic Ally, to Scottish Island Adventures. The two history buffs chat about how a trip to the islands can be an incredible opportunity to step back in time and experience the majestic history of the Scottish Western Isles. Join them to find out how to make the most out of your next adventure to the Western Isles. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland’s west coast islands and all of the topics covered in this series, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CalMac.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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