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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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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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.

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