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Explore Scottish heritage in this wee podcast, no matter where you are on the globe! With 40+ million people all over the world with Scottish ancestry, it’s no wonder so many aspects of Scottish culture are woven into our mainstream. Join Genesis Keefer, your Scottish-American host, as she engages in lively conversations with Highland Games athletes, Scottish tour guides, Celtic musicians, bagpipers, whisky enthusiasts, and a treasure trove of other fascinating topics for all of us who love to celebrate Scotland!
Welcome to the Celebrating Scotland podcast! My name is Genesis and just like you, I have a passion for my Scottish ancestry and history!
In addition to being the creator of the website HighlandGamesandFestivals.com, I'm also an active member of my local St. Andrew's Society in Los Angeles, CA. I have a Master's Degree in Scottish Heritage from the University of Aberdeen and am a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
I hope you join me here while I have a chat and the occasional dram with historians, musicians, Highland Games athletes, whisky experts, and other people all over the world who also love to celebrate Scotland!
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All money not spent on a pint goes towards those pesky fees in incur keeping the podcast, website and newsletter going!
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Tonight I'm having a chat and a dram with Jarvina Routt, Highland Games Pro Athlete, about what inspired her to get back to competitive throwing, how to get started if you would also like to compete, and how Highland Games are evolving for women.
If you would like to follow Jarvina on social media you can find her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayrouttthrower
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayRouttThrower
If you are looking for a Highland Games and/or festival near you, you can find one at https://highlandgamesandfestivals.com
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