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Scotland special

Penny ThomasThe West Australian
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Camera IconPrinces Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Credit: Adobe Stock/Kruwt - stock.adobe.com

Special guest Leyanne Baillie joins Penny Thomas and Stephen Scourfield to discuss the many treasures of her historic homeland — Scotland.

During the episode, they dive into everything from haggis and highlands to the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.

Leyanne shares invaluable travel tips for first-time visitors eager to discover all there is to love about this far-flung corner of Britain, while Stephen reveals his favourite spots for kayaking among Scotland’s breathtaking isles.

At the end of the show, Penny puts Stephen and Leyanne to the test with a lively round of ‘This or That’, where they reveal their Scottish travel preferences . . . Edinburgh or Glasgow? A round of golf at St Andrews or a dip in a Scottish loch? And the toughest question of all — which is cuter, a Highland cow or a Shetland pony?

Highland cows, known for their long, shaggy coats and distinctive horns, are a quintessential symbol of Scotland's landscape and are a hardy breed, well-suited to the harsh conditions of the Scottish Highlands.
Camera IconHighland cows, known for their long, shaggy coats and distinctive horns, are a quintessential symbol of Scotland's landscape and are a hardy breed, well-suited to the harsh conditions of the Scottish Highlands. Credit: Adobe Stock/PHOTOLIFESTYLE - stock.adobe.com
The Shetland pony is a Scottish breed of pony originating in the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland.
Camera IconThe Shetland pony is a Scottish breed of pony originating in the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. Credit: Adobe Stock/Rita Kochmarjova - stock.adobe.com

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