Alistair Heather is a Scottish historian, writer, and broadcaster known for his passionate work promoting Scots language, history and culture. He’s a regular voice on radio and podcasts, often exploring identity, heritage, and social justice. Historic Ally's evident passion for his subject has made him a hit on social media, where he's pulled in millions of viewers to his quick sketches about interesting historic Scottish facts.

Marcus and Alistair chat about how his social media success grew and blossomed, the darker parts of history, Scottish culture, background and identity, as well as a subject close to Alistair's heart - Scots language. Learn how it is a Germanic language, just like English and how pride and practice in the language and culture are in a healthy and growing place at the moment in Scotland. Many Scots question their place and identity in the world, and Alistair brings an honest positive viewpoint on what it is to be a Scot.

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