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A podcast about the lives of the people of Mull, Iona, Ulva, Gometra, Erraid & Little Colonsay off the West Coast of Scotland. Oral history podcasts and films. Hosted by Alasdair Satchel

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Memories of an Island at War
Memories of an Island at War YouTube video by Struthach Productions

Memories of an Island at War, the latest WWDitW film is now live on youtube. It tells the story of WW2 as experienced by the people of Mull and surrounding islands. youtu.be/DlQjDeiX_Q4?...

23.01.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel – Andrena & Alasdair’s Chat What We Do In The Winter Β· Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel – Andrena and Alasdair chat about Ulva This short episode is being released to coincide with the premiere of Banjo and Ro Bea…

A short episode of WWDitW is being released to coincide with the premiere of Banjo and Ro Beale’s new series
Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. which can be found on BBC iPlayer.

The episode features a conversation with the wonderful Andrena Duffin.

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05.01.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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86 – Dr Jennifer Jack What We Do In The Winter Β· 86 Dr Jennifer Jack Nollaig chridhiel dhuibh! A very merry Christmas to you! This episode is a conversation with Dr Jennifer Jack of Tobermory. Jennifer comes originally …

Ep 86 is out now! The wonderful Dr Jennifer Jack took the time to talk with me.
We talk about her youth in Ayrshire, her studies, her working life and what the role of a GP is in a small community.
Happy listening, have a lovely Christmas! whatwedointhewinter.com/2025/12/24/8...

24.12.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Memories of an Island At War  - Trailer
Memories of an Island At War - Trailer YouTube video by What We Do In The Winter

Here's the trailer for Memories of an Island at War, the tale of the people of the isles of Mull, Iona, Ulva and Gometra during WW2.

If you've tales and photos you'd like to share, please drop me a line on whatwedointhewinter@gmail.com

Thank you!

06.11.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 85 is out now! It’s a conversation with Kenny and Colin MacIntyre of Tobermory. Kenny is a well known broadcaster and host of Sportsound on BBC Scotland, and Colin is a world famous musician under the name Mull Historical Society and also an acclaimed novelist, writing the Mull Mysteries.

26.09.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Coming into Rut season. This young fellow was having some dinner outside my office window.

24.09.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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84 – Mary McMillan What We Do In The Winter Β· 84 Mary McMillan I’m delighted to share this conversation with Mary McMillan of Tobermory with you. We discuss Mary’s family life, life at Newdale outside of Toberm…

Ep 84 - Mary McMillan is now live!
I loved recording this conversation, Mary's unlike anyone else. Quite remarkable.

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09.05.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Phenomenal! Congratulations!

07.04.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Live on Iona at the Village Hall tomorrow night!
Yeah!

07.04.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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83 – Davie Hewitt What We Do In The Winter Β· 83 Davie Hewitt This episode is a conversation with Davie Hewitt of Tobermory.Born in Wales, Davie spent the first part of his life in and around Ammanford and Abergeron,…

Episode 83 - Davie Hewitt is out now.
Born in Wales, Davie spent the first part of his life in and around Ammanford and Abergeron, eventually coming to live in Tobermory where he has been resident for many years.
Cheers!
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20.02.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Episode 82 - Hugh Boa is now live! This is a cracker. Hugh shares some amazing stories!
A very merry Christmas to yoy all! Nollaig Chridheil dhuibh uile! whatwedointhewinter.com/2024/12/24/8...

24.12.2024 17:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Miranda! Starting the migration now, so should hopefully be more visible on here soon. Lovely to have you on this platform!

26.11.2024 10:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello! Will be migrating here over the coming weeks. Looking forward to reaching out and saying hello.

11.11.2024 22:55 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0