Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister‘s Questions (FMQs) and other content.
Episodes
Jun 25, 2019
Jun 25, 2019
20 min
This episode explores the sculpture on display at the Scottish Parliament called 'Travelling the Distance'. It was created by artist Shauna McMullan but it contains the voices of many other contributors from across Scotland.
The artwork has been here since 2006, but this year, to celebrate the Parliament's 20th anniversary, it has been updated with new, interactive content that traces the full story of the making of the sculpture.
We chat to Fiona McDougall, our Exhibitions Manager/Art Curator about what's new, and why it's an unmissable stop on your visit to the Parliament.
Jun 20, 2019
Jun 20, 2019
43 min
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 20th of June 2019.
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 13, 2019
41 min
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 13th of June 2019.
Jun 11, 2019
Jun 11, 2019
28 min
Join former GB Fed Cup captain Judy Murray as she reflects on her experience at the elite levels of tennis, the lessons she’s learned and her aspirations for the future of sport and physical activity in Scotland.
Chaired by Alison Johnstone MSP, Co-Convener of the Cross-Party Group on Sport
Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.
Jun 6, 2019
Jun 6, 2019
47 min
The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 6th of June 2019.
Jun 4, 2019
Jun 4, 2019
19 min
What role can sport play in building an inclusive society? Join Homeless World Cup winning coach David Duke as he reflects on his journey from homelessness to being the founder and chief executive of social enterprise Street Soccer.
Chaired by James Dornan MSP, Convener of the Local Government and Communities Committee.
Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2019
44 min
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 30th of May 2019.
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
47 min
How can the Scottish Parliament best engage with citizens in a digital age? First we chat with Professor Cristina Leston Bandeira, a member of the House of Commons Speaker’s Digital Democracy Commission, then we move onto a roundtable discussion with the Professor and the Scottish Government’s Digital Engagement Manager Chris Connolly as they explore the opportunities available to Scotland.
You can read more about the work of the Speaker’s Digital Democracy Commission on their website, or you can read more about the The Scottish Government’s digital engagement work on their blog.
Chaired by Angus MacDonald MSP, Deputy Convener of the Public Petitions Committee.
Find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.
May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
43 min
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, answered questions from MSPs in The Scottish Parliament on the 22nd of May 2019.
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
53 min
How can Scotland develop a shared vision for the future of its rural areas, managing the delicate balancing act between community development and conservation?
Join an expert panel, including Megan MacInnes, Scottish Land Commissioner; Vicki Swales from Scottish Environment; Calum MacLeod from Community Land Scotland; and Jack Norquoy MSYP for Orkney, to explore the potential futures ahead of us and consider what we want for 2030.
Chaired by Claudia Beamish MSP, Scotland’s Futures Forum director.
For more information, visit the Scotland's Futures Forum website.