I recently launched a Patreon portal for supporters of my Scottish music and culture podcast Simply Scottish. Since 1999, Simply Scottish has promoted Scotland on the air and online. Now, listeners and fans have the opportunity to financially support the podcast to help me produce more content and reach more listeners. By subscribing, supporters can tap into bonus episodes of the podcast, show notes for each episode, exclusive Scottish articles on a variety of helpful topics, and a discount on Simply Scottish Shortbread. Patron and Guardian level supporters get even more, including quarterly hangouts with md, free Scottish shortbread, the ability to get their questions answered by me on the air, and more.

One example of the bonus content available to the Patreon clan is the first installment of a new occasional series called Off The Shelf, where I highlight Scottish books from my own collection as well as new and recent titles. In Part 1, I feature Scotland: A Concise History, by Sir Fitzroy Maclean. I show why this accessible history book is still in print after decades, and shares a bit about the fascinating life of its author, Fitzroy Maclean.

Exclusive articles are another perk available to subscribers. For example, in “Planning a Trip to Scotland? These Episodes of Simply Scottish Will Inspire You,” I hand-pick several episodes of his podcast that are loaded with ideas and inspiration for someone planning a trip to Scotland. Whether you want to experience the excitement of the capital city of Edinburgh, venture out into the wild highlands, or take in the peaceful tranquility of Scotland’s border country, this helpful article will give you ideas and inspiration to help make your trip unforgettable.

If you like Scotland and are drawn to the country’s history, beauty, and mystique, consider supporting me in my work promoting Scotland. You’ll unlock current and future benefits you won’t want to miss.

Watch my invitation to join the clan below:

Click here to see membership levels and subscribe today!

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Published by Andrew McDiarmid

Andrew McDiarmid is Director of Podcasting and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. He is also a contributing writer to MindMatters.ai. He produces ID The Future, a podcast from the Center for Science & Culture that presents the case, research, and implications of intelligent design and explores the debate over evolution. He writes and speaks regularly on the impact of technology on human living. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Post, Houston Chronicle, The Daily Wire, San Francisco Chronicle, Real Clear Politics, Newsmax, The American Spectator, The Federalist, and Technoskeptic Magazine. In addition to his roles at the Discovery Institute, he promotes his homeland as host of the Scottish culture and music podcast Simply Scottish, available anywhere podcasts are found. Andrew holds an MA in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University and a BA in English/Creative Writing from the University of Washington.

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