60 acast.com Aboot Loch Lomond https://shows.acast.com/aboot en Gianluca Palombo Loch Lomond,Trossachs,Scotland,Mountains,Lakes,Nature,Outdoors,Funny,Conversation,Field,History,Geography,Wildlife,Highlands,Lowlands Aboot Loch Lomond Podcast History, culture, wildlife and a laugh in Scotland’s legendary west coast region

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]]> true Gianluca Palombo info+629231ab0252da00137f777c@mg-eu.acast.com 629231ab0252da00137f777c aboot episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/629231ab0252da00137f777c/1725911087759-6e9a98e8-2f06-4561-b116-8df64f6d78ad.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/aboot Aboot Loch Lomond Bonus Episode - The Faeries of Doon Hill Bonus Episode - The Faeries of Doon Hill Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT 19:12 67e08d47067e9e9914c45dda true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 67e08d47067e9e9914c45dda 629231ab0252da00137f777c bonus-episode-doun-hill Protopunk faeries in Aberfoyle full 2 12 In this special bonus episode, Matt and Gianluca become inspired after speaking to a pensioner in an Aberfoyle graveyard and decide to scale the gargantuan Doon Hill to explore the ancient faery kingdom of the Trossachs and the mystery of the legendary local minister, Robert Kirk. Make sure to the tune in to the end for a very impressive original punk tribute to Aberfoyle that probably deserves a lot more justice than bookending a 20-minute (albeit very enjoyable and insightful) episode of roaming audio history commentary. Happy to be back - there will be more!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> In this special bonus episode, Matt and Gianluca become inspired after speaking to a pensioner in an Aberfoyle graveyard and decide to scale the gargantuan Doon Hill to explore the ancient faery kingdom of the Trossachs and the mystery of the legendary local minister, Robert Kirk. Make sure to the tune in to the end for a very impressive original punk tribute to Aberfoyle that probably deserves a lot more justice than bookending a 20-minute (albeit very enjoyable and insightful) episode of roaming audio history commentary. Happy to be back - there will be more!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep 2.11 - Man vs Machine: season wrap-up Ep 2.11 - Man vs Machine: season wrap-up Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:54:54 GMT 8:12 66fbaace13b87f412762df15 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66fbaace13b87f412762df15 629231ab0252da00137f777c 2-11-man-vs-machine-season-wrap-up Will AI Neil Oliver meet his match? full 2 11 This season, Matt and Gianluca have pitted themselves against the floppy haired AI Neil Oliver-bot to determine who will come out with a more accurate and entertaining season of podcasting on Loch Lomond's history. Who will come out on top? Will a chance to narrate a pleasure cruise around the Loch fall to the good guys or the bad robot? What did Matt find at work last Monday morning which might leave him emotionally scarred for some time to come. Find out all this and more on this regular season wrap-up!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> This season, Matt and Gianluca have pitted themselves against the floppy haired AI Neil Oliver-bot to determine who will come out with a more accurate and entertaining season of podcasting on Loch Lomond's history. Who will come out on top? Will a chance to narrate a pleasure cruise around the Loch fall to the good guys or the bad robot? What did Matt find at work last Monday morning which might leave him emotionally scarred for some time to come. Find out all this and more on this regular season wrap-up!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.10 - Romans in Loch Lomond Ep. 2.10 - Romans in Loch Lomond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:51 GMT 26:30 66eee09e0888a4f3f0bbce1f false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66eee09e0888a4f3f0bbce1f 629231ab0252da00137f777c 2-10-romans-in-loch-lomond full 2 10 Were the Romans safties? Matt and Gianluca ponder this and other big questions as they track down an ancient stone in Old Kilpatrick, physically and anecdotally tracing the extent of the Romans' reach in Loch Lomondside and Scotland more widely. The Romans used their short swords and uniform law to cleave down multiple enemies and command various corners of Eurasia. In this podcast episode, Matt and Gianluca use silly sound effects and erratic yet surprisingly historically respectful metaphors to mow down the barriers of reality and transport you, the listener, to the turn of the first millenium and into the shoes of a powerful yet cold, damp and confused African general. Sound good? Get listening!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Were the Romans safties? Matt and Gianluca ponder this and other big questions as they track down an ancient stone in Old Kilpatrick, physically and anecdotally tracing the extent of the Romans' reach in Loch Lomondside and Scotland more widely. The Romans used their short swords and uniform law to cleave down multiple enemies and command various corners of Eurasia. In this podcast episode, Matt and Gianluca use silly sound effects and erratic yet surprisingly historically respectful metaphors to mow down the barriers of reality and transport you, the listener, to the turn of the first millenium and into the shoes of a powerful yet cold, damp and confused African general. Sound good? Get listening!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.9 - Bonus Park Ep. 2.9 - Bonus Park Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:30:42 GMT 29:02 66cb6b84ff5eaa8e1be4343f false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66cb6b84ff5eaa8e1be4343f 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-2-9-bonus-park Christie Park, for the scabs full 2 9 How would you like paid - money or park? This week, Matt and Gianluca wander around Christie Park and discuss its role in the industrial history of Alexandra and Loch Lomondside. In between repeated recording disasters, they also discuss related topics such as their most recent visits to A&E, magic wells and angry bouncy castle men. Listen now on your favourite podcast apps!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> How would you like paid - money or park? This week, Matt and Gianluca wander around Christie Park and discuss its role in the industrial history of Alexandra and Loch Lomondside. In between repeated recording disasters, they also discuss related topics such as their most recent visits to A&E, magic wells and angry bouncy castle men. Listen now on your favourite podcast apps!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.8 - Vikings invading Dumbarton Ep. 2.8 - Vikings invading Dumbarton Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:30:17 GMT 28:33 66cb64d18320d10e6b80475d false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66cb64d18320d10e6b80475d 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-2-8-vikings-invading-dumbarton 9th century problems full 2 8 On this week's episode, Matt and Gianluca scale Dumbarton Castle and dig deep into the history of Vikings on Loch Lomondside and their own memories of primary school trips, while sparing a thought to how poorly they'd fare as punters from Dumbarton if hoards of murderous Norwegians sailed up the Clyde to stake claim over the land and people. Listen in for that and a lot of other eclectic chat as standard on your favourite podcast apps!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> On this week's episode, Matt and Gianluca scale Dumbarton Castle and dig deep into the history of Vikings on Loch Lomondside and their own memories of primary school trips, while sparing a thought to how poorly they'd fare as punters from Dumbarton if hoards of murderous Norwegians sailed up the Clyde to stake claim over the land and people. Listen in for that and a lot of other eclectic chat as standard on your favourite podcast apps!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.7 - Patrick the Bear and the Cameron Safari Park Ep. 2.7 - Patrick the Bear and the Cameron Safari Park Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:30:59 GMT 24:38 66cb5cd2451ebdde6bc140f0 false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66cb5cd2451ebdde6bc140f0 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-2-7-patrick-the-bear-and-the-cameron-safari-park The Jimmy Chipperfield Experience full 2 7 It's the 1970s! It's the historic Cameron estate of Loch Lomond! And American Bison, Tibetan yak, and highland cattle wander the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. So too do Himalayan black bears, European brown bears, and some rather sad polar bears. Join Matt and Gianluca as they try to make sense of a rather bizarre moment for the area's history, and discover its link to the formative UK rock scene, some of which played out in a nearby stately house. Listen now on your favourite podcast platforms!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> It's the 1970s! It's the historic Cameron estate of Loch Lomond! And American Bison, Tibetan yak, and highland cattle wander the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. So too do Himalayan black bears, European brown bears, and some rather sad polar bears. Join Matt and Gianluca as they try to make sense of a rather bizarre moment for the area's history, and discover its link to the formative UK rock scene, some of which played out in a nearby stately house. Listen now on your favourite podcast platforms!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.6 - Illicit Whiskey Distilling Ep. 2.6 - Illicit Whiskey Distilling Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:30:54 GMT 29:06 66cb59b6451ebdde6bc0bc2a false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66cb59b6451ebdde6bc0bc2a 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-2-6-illicit-whiskey-distilling Gangs of Uisge Beatha full 2 6 Immersing you in the controversial history of whisky distilling in Loch Lomond, Matt and Gianluca introduce a story of uisge beatha, steeped in the culture of ancient kings of Scotland. From noble medicine to prime party material, the history here burns hot like the kiln in which the malted barley is dried. Undercover gangs, community solidarity and the aggressive crackdown of a new imperial British state - a mash-up of mad-cap adventures of the islands and surrounding hills of the Loch. Can the boys distil these raw tales into a famous audio tipple full of character and quality? Listen now to find out, on all your podcast platforms...


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Immersing you in the controversial history of whisky distilling in Loch Lomond, Matt and Gianluca introduce a story of uisge beatha, steeped in the culture of ancient kings of Scotland. From noble medicine to prime party material, the history here burns hot like the kiln in which the malted barley is dried. Undercover gangs, community solidarity and the aggressive crackdown of a new imperial British state - a mash-up of mad-cap adventures of the islands and surrounding hills of the Loch. Can the boys distil these raw tales into a famous audio tipple full of character and quality? Listen now to find out, on all your podcast platforms...


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep 2.5 - Unwelcome Animals Ep 2.5 - Unwelcome Animals Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:54:54 GMT 34:20 66c3468aa0d29254bd675afa false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66c3468aa0d29254bd675afa 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-25-unwelcome-animals Wallabees, pythons and power-boating grannies full 2 5 While avoiding cars on the south west shore of Loch Lomond, Matt and Gianluca talk about legendary wallabees, the Netflix-worthy serial killing exploits of mink, and related items such as power-boating record-holding grannies - all in the context of invasive species of animals around Loch Lomond.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> While avoiding cars on the south west shore of Loch Lomond, Matt and Gianluca talk about legendary wallabees, the Netflix-worthy serial killing exploits of mink, and related items such as power-boating record-holding grannies - all in the context of invasive species of animals around Loch Lomond.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep 2.4 - Strathleven House Ep 2.4 - Strathleven House Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:30:10 GMT 35:25 66b927e88443e670a6b1a48e false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 66b927e88443e670a6b1a48e 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-24-strathleven-house Arson and phantom dugs full 2 4 Matt and Gianluca cover the history of the oldest building in the Vale and chat to Elizabeth from Scottish Historic Buildings Trust! As Elizabeth gives us a tour of the building, we explore stories of arson, historic links to slavery and the spectres of household pets.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca cover the history of the oldest building in the Vale and chat to Elizabeth from Scottish Historic Buildings Trust! As Elizabeth gives us a tour of the building, we explore stories of arson, historic links to slavery and the spectres of household pets.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.3 - Inchcruin Island Mental Asylum Ep. 2.3 - Inchcruin Island Mental Asylum Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:30:44 GMT 27:50 6696eb06b71d5799b567b231 false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6696eb06b71d5799b567b231 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-23-inchcruin-island-mental-asylum Shoulder taxis and patients labouring full 2 3 Matt and Gianluca patrol the shores of Cashel bay on the east bank of Loch Lomond, a short (freezing) swim away from Inchcruin island, the one-time home of a 'mental asylum'. They also talk about the amazing tales of Thomas Garnett, the best Scottish tour guide writer of the year 1800, who wrote of taking very strange water taxis at Luss...


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca patrol the shores of Cashel bay on the east bank of Loch Lomond, a short (freezing) swim away from Inchcruin island, the one-time home of a 'mental asylum'. They also talk about the amazing tales of Thomas Garnett, the best Scottish tour guide writer of the year 1800, who wrote of taking very strange water taxis at Luss...


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.2 - The HBFL (with Luisa Hendry!) Ep. 2.2 - The HBFL (with Luisa Hendry!) Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:30:09 GMT 40:33 6696e7dbf969d81c7999c32c true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6696e7dbf969d81c7999c32c 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-22-the-hbfl-with-luisa-hendry Rock stars and squirrel trivia full 2 2 Matt and Gianluca talk about the incredible Highland Boundary Fault Line with a social media sensation and bonafide rock star - the Scottish geologist, Luisa Hendry! They also talk (related) squirrel trivia over an al fresco coffee at the Pier cafe and restaurant, which is wonderfully sandwiched in between Loch Katrine and the sometimes evasive Loch Arklet, just east of Loch Lomond. Follow Luisa on social media for amazing content (eg. her Instagram @scottishgeologist and her tiktok @scottishgeologist)!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca talk about the incredible Highland Boundary Fault Line with a social media sensation and bonafide rock star - the Scottish geologist, Luisa Hendry! They also talk (related) squirrel trivia over an al fresco coffee at the Pier cafe and restaurant, which is wonderfully sandwiched in between Loch Katrine and the sometimes evasive Loch Arklet, just east of Loch Lomond. Follow Luisa on social media for amazing content (eg. her Instagram @scottishgeologist and her tiktok @scottishgeologist)!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Ep. 2.1 - BFFs Rob Roy/Duke of Montrose Ep. 2.1 - BFFs Rob Roy/Duke of Montrose Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:30:25 GMT 22:47 6696e24f13ea555fe35e92e1 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6696e24f13ea555fe35e92e1 629231ab0252da00137f777c ep-21-bffs-rob-royduke-of-montrose A hate/hate friendship full 2 1 Matt and Gianluca scramble down the cliffs of Inversnaid in search of a secret cave while again pushing their idea for a Sopranos-style HBO special centred on Rob Roy's problematic relationship with violence and stealing (especially from his BFF, the Duke of Montrose).


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca scramble down the cliffs of Inversnaid in search of a secret cave while again pushing their idea for a Sopranos-style HBO special centred on Rob Roy's problematic relationship with violence and stealing (especially from his BFF, the Duke of Montrose).


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Season Two Coming Soon! Season Two Coming Soon! Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:20:20 GMT 1:45 6696b9e425c65be436d559a4 false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6696b9e425c65be436d559a4 629231ab0252da00137f777c season-two-coming-soon Starting Monday we are delivering you shiny new Aboot content trailer 2 WE ARE BACK, BABY. Starting this coming Monday. Whisky rebels, Vikings and phantom dugs - Season Two of the Aboot Loch Lomond podcast takes you on a journey through more history and wildlife in Scotland’s legendary west coast region. We even have guests this time, including actual experts!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> WE ARE BACK, BABY. Starting this coming Monday. Whisky rebels, Vikings and phantom dugs - Season Two of the Aboot Loch Lomond podcast takes you on a journey through more history and wildlife in Scotland’s legendary west coast region. We even have guests this time, including actual experts!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 10 - S1 Finale Episode 10 - S1 Finale Mon, 08 May 2023 05:30:26 GMT 17:37 6457fa3d85fe7f0012e76721 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6457fa3d85fe7f0012e76721 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-10-the-finale full 1 10 Matt and Gianluca go back to where it all started, off the beaten track up from Balloch park, and mark the season finale by having an existential crisis. Was it all worth it? Do they have to find a new hobby now that they might not record themselves talking in the pissing rain for 12 months on the trot? Did they even talk about the right Loch Lomond? All this and more in episode 10 of the series. Enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca go back to where it all started, off the beaten track up from Balloch park, and mark the season finale by having an existential crisis. Was it all worth it? Do they have to find a new hobby now that they might not record themselves talking in the pissing rain for 12 months on the trot? Did they even talk about the right Loch Lomond? All this and more in episode 10 of the series. Enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 9 - The Culture Episode 9 - The Culture Mon, 01 May 2023 13:42:35 GMT 1:08:28 644fc1cc879c460010b2e2c8 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 644fc1cc879c460010b2e2c8 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-9-the-culture Bags of modern culture full 1 9 In the penultimate episode of the season, Matt and Gianluca sit atop a hill and dig deep into the cultural high points of Loch Lomond's recent history. Listen as reminisce about when Balloch Park hosted the world's biggest bands and wee tubes like David Guetta; how the area is a historical epicentre of fit-bah; how it's storied history as the most beautiful place to visit in Scotland might be under threat from new developments.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> In the penultimate episode of the season, Matt and Gianluca sit atop a hill and dig deep into the cultural high points of Loch Lomond's recent history. Listen as reminisce about when Balloch Park hosted the world's biggest bands and wee tubes like David Guetta; how the area is a historical epicentre of fit-bah; how it's storied history as the most beautiful place to visit in Scotland might be under threat from new developments.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 8.75... Checking In! Episode 8.75... Checking In! Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:53 GMT 2:59 6445a57c510ea800116c80b1 false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6445a57c510ea800116c80b1 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-8-75-checking-in full 1 8.75 It's Monday, and we're still producing our next full-length episode. So we just check in and chat quickly about what to expect over the next two weeks as we approach the season finale!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> It's Monday, and we're still producing our next full-length episode. So we just check in and chat quickly about what to expect over the next two weeks as we approach the season finale!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 8.5 - The Greatest Hits Part II Episode 8.5 - The Greatest Hits Part II Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:31 GMT 41:48 643c6021672f9f0011788d09 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 643c6021672f9f0011788d09 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-8-5-the-greatest-hits-part-ii Side 2 full 1 8.5 This week, a brand-new set of commentary accompanying highlights from episodes 6 to 8 of the series! As Matt and Gianluca march up and down the Dumpling, looking over Gartocharn and Loch Lomond, they reflect on themes such as going to war over a sheep, Rob Roy bullying the Duke of Montrose, climate change, weasels in Pringles tins and the death of Scottish rural communities (unrelated).


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> This week, a brand-new set of commentary accompanying highlights from episodes 6 to 8 of the series! As Matt and Gianluca march up and down the Dumpling, looking over Gartocharn and Loch Lomond, they reflect on themes such as going to war over a sheep, Rob Roy bullying the Duke of Montrose, climate change, weasels in Pringles tins and the death of Scottish rural communities (unrelated).


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 8 - Back In My Day (Industrial History) Episode 8 - Back In My Day (Industrial History) Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:15:00 GMT 1:21:26 643284c8545d9b0011a81f34 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 643284c8545d9b0011a81f34 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-8-back-in-my-day-industrial-history Those Damn Dams full 1 8 Matt and Gianluca set off for Loch Sloy reservoir on the hillsides of Loch Lomond and fail to find it. On the way to nowhere in particular, they talk about how people have lived and survived through agriculture and industry, and about times they have been ejected from quaint cafes in cosmopolitan European cities due to gastro-intestinal-related issues.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca set off for Loch Sloy reservoir on the hillsides of Loch Lomond and fail to find it. On the way to nowhere in particular, they talk about how people have lived and survived through agriculture and industry, and about times they have been ejected from quaint cafes in cosmopolitan European cities due to gastro-intestinal-related issues.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 7.5 - The Greatest Hits Part I Episode 7.5 - The Greatest Hits Part I Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:45:11 GMT 40:10 6429eca98513b5001115ea9b true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6429eca98513b5001115ea9b 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-7-5-the-greatest-hits-part-i Soon to be on a double-CD full 1 7.5 This week, Matt and Gianluca present to you a new commentary-accompanied set of highlights from episodes 1 to 5 of the podcast series. We return to some popular topics including traumatic podcast injuries, floating hooses, tropical pythons, the Romans slapping about the English, Dumbarton viking slaves and a few rounds of the real strong mountain dew 🥃 Enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> This week, Matt and Gianluca present to you a new commentary-accompanied set of highlights from episodes 1 to 5 of the podcast series. We return to some popular topics including traumatic podcast injuries, floating hooses, tropical pythons, the Romans slapping about the English, Dumbarton viking slaves and a few rounds of the real strong mountain dew 🥃 Enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 7 - Searching For Fauna... and Flora (Ecology) Episode 7 - Searching For Fauna... and Flora (Ecology) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:45:52 GMT 1:29:06 6420ac9a039ec50011e672ee false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6420ac9a039ec50011e672ee 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-7-searching-for-fauna-and-flora-ecology The environment and botched taxidermy full 1 7 This week's episode on the incredible ecology of Loch Lomondside has it all: flora classifications, plant names as class B drugs, children fish, bears that cross the sectarian divide, adult fish, taxidermy gifts gone wrong and a genuine effort to alert people in the area to the dangers of climate change. Hope you enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> This week's episode on the incredible ecology of Loch Lomondside has it all: flora classifications, plant names as class B drugs, children fish, bears that cross the sectarian divide, adult fish, taxidermy gifts gone wrong and a genuine effort to alert people in the area to the dangers of climate change. Hope you enjoy!


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.

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]]> Episode 6.5 - Lake District Away Day Episode 6.5 - Lake District Away Day Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:45:21 GMT 13:09 6415bf153ff45f0011672645 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6415bf153ff45f0011672645 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-6-5-lake-district-away-day Keswick scandals full 1 6.5 This week, Matt and Gianluca are joined by friends Div, Harry and Paul on Latrigg hill, above Keswick in the Lake District, as they stutter their way through topics such as fell running, the royals and Cumbrian limoncello. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> This week, Matt and Gianluca are joined by friends Div, Harry and Paul on Latrigg hill, above Keswick in the Lake District, as they stutter their way through topics such as fell running, the royals and Cumbrian limoncello. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Episode 6 - More Scrapping (Clans and Rob Roy) Episode 6 - More Scrapping (Clans and Rob Roy) Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:45:57 GMT 1:16:00 640b0e736a732e0011cd085f true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 640b0e736a732e0011cd085f 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-6-medieval-scraps-clans-and-rob-roy Mad b***ard central full 1 6 Matt and Gianluca try to talk about the clan system and how mental Rob Roy was - in the face of falling in rivers, forgetting their shoes, getting lost in Balquhidder and Gartmore, and generally losing faith in their ability to walk from one location to another without getting into serious bother. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Matt and Gianluca try to talk about the clan system and how mental Rob Roy was - in the face of falling in rivers, forgetting their shoes, getting lost in Balquhidder and Gartmore, and generally losing faith in their ability to walk from one location to another without getting into serious bother. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Episode 5.5 - Checking In! Episode 5.5 - Checking In! Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:45:16 GMT 12:17 6404d807f20c630012429d38 false https://shows.acast.com/aboot 6404d807f20c630012429d38 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-5-5-checking-in Mid-season chit chat full 1 5.5 This week we are simply decompressing, reflecting, forecasting and other buzzwords - as we are at the mid-point (we think) of our Aboot Loch Lomond podcast series, and look forward to sharing lots of fun new content over the next few weeks! Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> This week we are simply decompressing, reflecting, forecasting and other buzzwords - as we are at the mid-point (we think) of our Aboot Loch Lomond podcast series, and look forward to sharing lots of fun new content over the next few weeks! Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Episode 5 - I Used to Swim Over There (Islands) Episode 5 - I Used to Swim Over There (Islands) Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:48 GMT 1:18:16 63f742d1edc2dc0011c5fea7 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63f742d1edc2dc0011c5fea7 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-5-i-used-to-swim-over-there-islands Islands, wallabies and mental asylums full 1 5 Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot. In this episode, Matt and Gianluca struggle with words, cover wallabies, chat about Shutter Island on Loch Lomond and explain shock-inducing swimming billy goats. They also speak about close history of Scottish royalty with the Loch and its islands, as well as more contemporary posh English people feeling entitled enough to try and illegally colonise some of them.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot. In this episode, Matt and Gianluca struggle with words, cover wallabies, chat about Shutter Island on Loch Lomond and explain shock-inducing swimming billy goats. They also speak about close history of Scottish royalty with the Loch and its islands, as well as more contemporary posh English people feeling entitled enough to try and illegally colonise some of them.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 4 - Medieval Square Go's]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:30:45 GMT 1:02:10 63e00688f1ae1f0011ce9957 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63e00688f1ae1f0011ce9957 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-4-medieval-square-gos Romans, Picts, tropical pythons and goths full 1 4 In this episode, we journey metaphorically from the goth nightclubs of Glasgow to the battlefields of Arrochar-Tarbet, while we literally journey between the remains of medieval military and religious forts on the banks of Loch Lomond - explaining how the area was a focal point in the history of the early kingdoms of Scotland. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> In this episode, we journey metaphorically from the goth nightclubs of Glasgow to the battlefields of Arrochar-Tarbet, while we literally journey between the remains of medieval military and religious forts on the banks of Loch Lomond - explaining how the area was a focal point in the history of the early kingdoms of Scotland. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Episode 3 - Take the High Road Episode 3 - Take the High Road Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:30:31 GMT 59:25 63dffcfc37f68800116a398b true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63dffcfc37f68800116a398b 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-3-take-the-high-road Mountains, Baywatch and fire safety full 1 3 In this episode, we're roaming around the south east bank of the Loch and finding our groove as podcasters - as evidenced by coverage of a wide range of topics including Baywatch, the Millenium and how to determine if you have been on holiday or not. Eventually, we talk about the central theme of the episode - the beautiful mountains and hills of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> In this episode, we're roaming around the south east bank of the Loch and finding our groove as podcasters - as evidenced by coverage of a wide range of topics including Baywatch, the Millenium and how to determine if you have been on holiday or not. Eventually, we talk about the central theme of the episode - the beautiful mountains and hills of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> Episode 2 - Loch Lomond: Who Got Here First? Episode 2 - Loch Lomond: Who Got Here First? Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:30:33 GMT 27:12 63cec409760f480010a891b6 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63cec409760f480010a891b6 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-2-loch-lomond-who-got-here-first full 1 2 In this episode, we're traipsing around the Vale and Cardross, we're talking about neolithic tombs you can visit, we're cutting our hands open accidentally on farm fences, we're apologising to Gianluca's mum - you name it, we have it covered in this episode about the early peoples of Loch Lomondside. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> In this episode, we're traipsing around the Vale and Cardross, we're talking about neolithic tombs you can visit, we're cutting our hands open accidentally on farm fences, we're apologising to Gianluca's mum - you name it, we have it covered in this episode about the early peoples of Loch Lomondside. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 1 - Loch Lomond: The Origin Story Episode 1 - Loch Lomond: The Origin Story Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:30:21 GMT 32:07 63cec26251140f0010057a9a true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63cec26251140f0010057a9a 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-1-loch-lomond-the-origin-story Tectonic plates, glaciers, night clubs full 1 1 This is the Loch Lomond Origin Story, and we're on location, as usual! Expect chat about tectonic plates, glaciers and - randomly - post-nightclub boat taxis. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

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]]> This is the Loch Lomond Origin Story, and we're on location, as usual! Expect chat about tectonic plates, glaciers and - randomly - post-nightclub boat taxis. Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site, and see the rest of our episodes released weekly on a Monday: https://shows.acast.com/aboot.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 0 - Pilot Episode 0 - Pilot Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:30:47 GMT 16:03 63c6e913636a9500101e9620 true https://shows.acast.com/aboot 63c6e913636a9500101e9620 629231ab0252da00137f777c episode-0-pilot Something to get you started full 1 Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site: https://shows.acast.com/aboot. This is the Pilot episode! We talk about what the podcast entails and drop in a mad anecdote or two.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Find us on Instagram and Twitter via our site: https://shows.acast.com/aboot. This is the Pilot episode! We talk about what the podcast entails and drop in a mad anecdote or two.


Immerse yourself in Scotland's most famous natural environment through the informed and uninformed conversations of two local lads from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the beautiful West of Scotland. Mixing hours of dense research with spontaneous reflections on the more odd aspects of growing up in the region, Gianluca and Matt will take you on a truly authentic and (for better or for worse) unforgettable sonic journey along the famous Bonnie Banks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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