https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clyde-and-lomond-heritage--6865502enHistoryCopyright Paul Murdoch and Robert Ryanhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6b59fb8aa43e5e2771dc7ca515047e82.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clyde-and-lomond-heritage--6865502Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:32:11 +0000Paul MurdochPaul Murdochfeeds@spreaker.comI take look at the heritage and history that surrounds the River Clyde and Loch Lomond area. The places, the people and the politics that formed the area. We live in a beautiful part of the world and I want to share our past and explore this part of...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-the-forth-and-clyde-canal--72451316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72451316Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:19:30 +0000Paul MurdochThs time was look at one of Scotland's most important waterways. Its construction and its impact on the area are explored. 1472falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-wade-road--72246792

If you'd like a copy of my books The Nature of West Dunnartonshire. www.paulmurdoch.co.uk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72246792Sat, 30 May 2026 14:17:56 +0000Paul MurdochThis time we look at the impact General Wade's Road had on our area. The politics, the construction and the man himself are discussed. All thanks to a marvelous book by James Chirrey. Available from WD Libraries.  If you'd like a copy of my books...

If you'd like a copy of my books The Nature of West Dunnartonshire. www.paulmurdoch.co.uk]]>1155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-jack-buchanan--71736539

Jack interview https://youtu.be/HG08KRBFw4A?si=QKb0kuttRcZ7XUCf

Jack and Fred dancing and singing https://youtu.be/E6wjCd1SxwY?si=rJMa_C-f9ciY3iIt

Jack's hits https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ka9zxyyiMvKrioJwbsiqI?si=jRyKR6IUSImQS7cxqtMsJg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71736539Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0000Paul MurdochPaul and Robert chat about famous Helensburgh born entertainer, Jack Buchanan. His roots, his life and his legacy. Born in the early 1890's he went on to work with the likes of Fred Astaire in Holywood.  Jack interview...

Jack interview https://youtu.be/HG08KRBFw4A?si=QKb0kuttRcZ7XUCf

Jack and Fred dancing and singing https://youtu.be/E6wjCd1SxwY?si=rJMa_C-f9ciY3iIt

Jack's hits https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ka9zxyyiMvKrioJwbsiqI?si=jRyKR6IUSImQS7cxqtMsJg]]>1027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-logie-baird-expo-special--71535197
playlist to accompany the episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19c8bYh0xxo8kqQyKUn5XV?si=lU_LyenXSyyqCbXLXUNZdA&pi=8T6z1nc4Q_GQZ

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playlist to accompany the episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19c8bYh0xxo8kqQyKUn5XV?si=lU_LyenXSyyqCbXLXUNZdA&pi=8T6z1nc4Q_GQZ

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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>1724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-stories-heritage-festival-special--71345740
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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71345740Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:09 +0000Paul MurdochPaul talks to Keyleigh Hirst from the Clydesider Magazine about the forthcoming heritage festival in May 2026 in West Dunbartonshire.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast video...
buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books

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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-loch-lomond-part-2--71345738
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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71345738Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:12:06 +0000Paul MurdochIn this episode Paul and Robert explore a few more of the loch's islands. The history of Inchtavannoch and the marsupials of Inchconnachan are mentioned as well as a disaster at Torrinch and a hermit in the tiny island of I Voy.  buy some heritage...
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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>1559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-loch-lomond-part-1--71095378


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buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books

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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>1003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-robert-the-bruce-part-2--70812728


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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70812728Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0000Paul MurdochIn this, part two of our look at Robert the Bruce, we talk about his lineage and his wives. From Royal stock, Bruce had a strong claim to the throne but family rivals and connections to King Edward 1 made his journey far from straight forward. Paul...


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https://www.robertthebruceheritagecentre.co.uk/centre.html

The Bruce Oak Heart - Tour of the King's Realm
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https://www.robertthebruceheritagecentre.co.uk/centre.html

The Bruce Oak Heart - Tour of the King's Realm
Buy the book here https://amzn.eu/d/0cLFjyoc


Moresome heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books

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www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms]]>2256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-first-settlers--70473823
Find accompaning videos on YouTube

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@clydesidertv
 
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music - Paul Murdoch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70473823Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:45:59 +0000Paul MurdochPaul and Robert have a chat about the formation of our landscape and the first settlers that may have come to the area after the ice receeded around 11,700 years ago. As usual, they go off at tangents from time to time. Find accompaning videos on...
Find accompaning videos on YouTube

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@clydesidertv
 
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music - Paul Murdoch]]>1599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-henry-bell--70174180
Images courtesy of Helensburgh Heritage Trust and Spanglefish https://www.spanglefish.com/explorewestdunbartonshire/

More info on Henry Bell can be found on

www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk

useful links 
Dunglass https://youtu.be/3REULxmMFOg?si=LTxHiJ4qeKIRqq9D
Maid of the Loch https://youtu.be/fa4dCCOkliE?si=8-J-FDzXeYYFXKOp
St Columba's https://youtube.com/shorts/BsVhMUMs0KY?si=9TfnwYLMJIydNDrP

logo Pix by Pedro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70174180Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:01:33 +0000Paul MurdochIn this Episode I'm joined by Robert Ryan (Chairman of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust) to chat about Henry Bell and his impact on the area and the world.  Images courtesy of Helensburgh Heritage Trust and Spanglefish...
Images courtesy of Helensburgh Heritage Trust and Spanglefish https://www.spanglefish.com/explorewestdunbartonshire/

More info on Henry Bell can be found on

www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk

useful links 
Dunglass https://youtu.be/3REULxmMFOg?si=LTxHiJ4qeKIRqq9D
Maid of the Loch https://youtu.be/fa4dCCOkliE?si=8-J-FDzXeYYFXKOp
St Columba's https://youtube.com/shorts/BsVhMUMs0KY?si=9TfnwYLMJIydNDrP

logo Pix by Pedro]]>2470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-st-mungo-s-episcopal-church--69738146
In this Episode I look at the history of St Mungo's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Scotland. From its conception to it's demise. I talk about some of the people who attended and contributed to the church as well as the changes over the years. I also explore the history of the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the trends in general church attendance. 

Download a copy of Rev J Willding's book 'The History of St Mungo's'  here - for free
https://www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/clyde-and-lomond-heritage

Any comments or any other information, pictures etc please contact me via this email. clydeandlomondheritage@gmail.com

for details on sponsorship, where we place a bespoke advert for your business in the episode, contact here clydeandlomondheritage@gmail.com

special thanks to https://www.spanglefish.com/explorewestdunbartonshire for their photos in the Youtube version of this podcast

the podcast logo is courtesy of Pix by Pedro

music - P Murdoch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69738146Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:57:07 +0000Paul MurdochIn this Episode I look at the history of St Mungo's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Scotland. From its conception to it's demise. I talk about some of the people who attended and contributed to the church as well as the changes over the years. I also...
In this Episode I look at the history of St Mungo's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Scotland. From its conception to it's demise. I talk about some of the people who attended and contributed to the church as well as the changes over the years. I also explore the history of the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the trends in general church attendance. 

Download a copy of Rev J Willding's book 'The History of St Mungo's'  here - for free
https://www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/clyde-and-lomond-heritage

Any comments or any other information, pictures etc please contact me via this email. clydeandlomondheritage@gmail.com

for details on sponsorship, where we place a bespoke advert for your business in the episode, contact here clydeandlomondheritage@gmail.com

special thanks to https://www.spanglefish.com/explorewestdunbartonshire for their photos in the Youtube version of this podcast

the podcast logo is courtesy of Pix by Pedro

music - P Murdoch]]>1429falsefull