About this episode

Coinneach MacFhraing discusses his series and passion for the mountains and Gaelic language.

Coinneach MacFhraing, the presenter of BBC Alba's "Dana: Scotland's Wildside", speaks to Mountains Mend Minds about the series, his love for the mountains of Skye, and the Gaelic language.

People in this episode

Host: Ross Cunningham

Guest: Coinneach MacFhraing

Topics covered

• mountains
• Gaelic language
• Scottish culture
• outdoor adventure
• television series

Keywords

• Sgurr nan Gillean
• Coinneach MacFhraing
• BBC Alba
• mountains of Skye
• Gaelic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Alba

Books & works: Dana: Scotland's Wildside

Places: Skye

More episodes of Mountains Mend Minds (hosted by Ross Cunningham)

• What is it like to 'compleat' (complete) the Munros? · November 10, 2025 · 29 min
• Ross Cunningham interview with BBC Radio Orkney - April 2025 · September 23, 2025 · 6 min
• Episode 1: The Inaccessible Pinnacle (guest Donnie Campbell) · October 19, 2021 · 27 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Mountains Mend Minds (hosted by Ross Cunningham) podcast page.