Cover image of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature

A podcast series brought to you by Birlinn Limited, an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring readings, interviews with authors round-ups of the best new books from Scotl... Read more

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 14 - Alexander McCall Smith

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 14 - Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith joins us at the Hay Literary Festival to talk about global sensation, the No.1 Ladies' Detective ... Read more

19 Jul 2018

43mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: At Bloody Scotland 2018 - Various Artists

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: At Bloody Scotland 2018 - Various Artists

In our first episode on location, Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr talk to a selection of crime writers at the Bloody Scot... Read more

4 Oct 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 7 - James Hogg

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 7 - James Hogg

In this episode of a regular podcast on Scottish Literature Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr of Birlinn Ltd talk James Hog... Read more

4 Aug 2017

57mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 12 - The Robinsons of Defoe And Spark

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 12 - The Robinsons of Defoe And Spark

In this episode VIkki Relly and Kristian Kerr explore Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. With 2018 seeing the continuing p... Read more

11 Mar 2018

58mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 3 - Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 3 - Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting

In this episode of the Hitchhikers Guide to Scottish Literature, Kristian Kerr and Vikki Reilly of Birlinn Ltd discuss I... Read more

28 Mar 2017

57mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 11 - Muriel Spark - The Comforters

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 11 - Muriel Spark - The Comforters

Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr of Birlinn Ltd discuss Muriel Spark's first novel, 'The Comforters', before talking to au... Read more

30 Dec 2017

47mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 15 - Gail Honeyman

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 15 - Gail Honeyman

In this episode Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr talk the smash hit novel of 2017-2018, Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant i... Read more

15 Sep 2018

48mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 5 – Iain Crichton Smith - Consider The Lilies

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 5 – Iain Crichton Smith - Consider The Lilies

In the latest episode of a new podcast dedicated to Scottish books, Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr of Birlinn Ltd talk a... Read more

1 Jun 2017

1hr 1min

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 13 - Ron Butlin - The Sound Of My Voice

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 13 - Ron Butlin - The Sound Of My Voice

In this episode Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr of Polygon Books talk Ron Butlin's newly reissued 1987 novel, 'The Sound ... Read more

10 May 2018

57mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 2 - Nan Shepherd - The Living Mountain

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 2 - Nan Shepherd - The Living Mountain

In the second episode of a new podcast about Scottish books, Vikki Reilly and Kristian Kerr of Birlinn Ltd discuss Nan S... Read more

24 Feb 2017

48mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”