• S1 Dunoon Awaits; Culture, Adventure, and Scenic Views

  • Jul 23 2023
  • Length: 14 mins
  • Podcast

S1 Dunoon Awaits; Culture, Adventure, and Scenic Views

  • Summary

  • In episode six of Scottish Digest, we explore the charming town of Dunoon, with local resident, Kirsten, sharing her insights into what visitors can expect and providing a comprehensive overview of Dunoon's attractions, from the Victorian pier and Castle House Museum to the Benmore Botanic Garden and local wildlife. Colin from Dunoon Presents discusses the town's revitalisation efforts, highlighting events like the Scottish Rally Championship and the UK Powerboat Championships. Malcolm talks about the rich history of the Cowal Highland Gathering, a festival celebrating Scottish culture with Highland dancing, piping, and family entertainment. This episode offers a delightful glimpse into Dunoon's vibrant community and scenic beauty.

    FEATURED: Malcolm - All of Scotland in One Weekend - Cowal Gathering Ciorsdan - Visit Dunoon and Cowal | Argyll and the Isles (wildaboutargyll.co.uk) Colin - Home - Dunoon Presents


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00:00: Introduction to Episode Six

    00:00:30: Overview of Dunoon

    00:01:32: How to Get to Dunoon

    00:02:34: Benmore Botanic Garden

    00:03:05: Castle House Museum

    00:03:35: Highland Mary Statue and Dunoon Pier

    00:04:06: Introduction to Colin from Dunoon Presents

    00:04:18: Colin Discusses Dunoon's Attractions and Events

    00:06:28: Dunoon Presents Website Information

    00:07:28: Introduction to Malcolm and the Cowal Gathering

    00:07:28: History and Highlights of the Cowal Gathering

    00:10:13: Cowal Gathering Website Information

    00:10:36: Introduction to Kirsten Fagan

    00:10:36: Kirsten on Dunoon's Attractions and Amenities

    00:13:06: Episode Conclusion and Website Links CREDITS: Scottish Digest Podcast is a production of Cluarantonn Written, Produced and Hosted by Dawn Young Music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Royalty Free Music for Video Creators | Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by ES_The Celtic Flavour - Alysha Sheldon Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

    Maps courtesy of https://www.openstreetmap.org/ Photos courtesy of https://commons.wikimedia.org/ LINKS:

    Dunoon – Cluarantonn

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