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What We Do in the Winter

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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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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Episode 88 is now live! A conversation with John MacInnes of the Isle of Iona. Find the podcast on whatwedointhewinter.com or on any of your usual podcast platforms. Cheers!
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What We Do in the Winter can now be found on YouTube as well as most other podcast platforms. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Ep 87 Steve Irvine is out now! Steve talks brilliantly about a host of topics, including unexpected Polar Bear encounters on the banks of the Tay, a close call with a Basking Shark on Loch Goil and so, so much more. whatwedointhewinter.com/2026/04/12/8...
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87 – Steve Irvine
What We Do In The Winter · 87 Steve Irvine This episode is a conversation with Steve Irvine of Loch Na Meal, near Tobermory. Born in Dundee, Steve grew up mostly in Carnoustie.A retired forest rang…
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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?...
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Memories of an Island at War
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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. whatwedointhewinter.com/2026/01/05/b...
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Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel – Andrena & Alasdair’s Chat
What We Do In The Winter · 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…
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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...
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86 – Dr Jennifer Jack
What We Do In The Winter · 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 …
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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!
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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.
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Coming into Rut season. This young fellow was having some dinner outside my office window.
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Ep 84 - Mary McMillan is now live! I loved recording this conversation, Mary's unlike anyone else. Quite remarkable. whatwedointhewinter.com/2025/05/09/8...
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84 – Mary McMillan
What We Do In The Winter · 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…
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Live on Iona at the Village Hall tomorrow night! Yeah!
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
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! whatwedointhewinter.com/2025/02/20/8...
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83 – Davie Hewitt
What We Do In The Winter · 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,…
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
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...
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What We Do in the Winter @wwditw.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Hello! Will be migrating here over the coming weeks. Looking forward to reaching out and saying hello.
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