Inverness
From The BackTracker History Show by The Backtracker
May 4, 2026 · 22 min · Season 7 · Episode 17
About this episode
This episode explores the rich history of Inverness and its iconic castle, highlighting its significance in Scottish lore and royal history.
Inverness Season: 7 Episode: 17 In this week's show, we’re heading to the Scottish Highlands, to the city of Inverness and its striking landmark, Inverness Castle. Overlooking the River Ness, this historic site has witnessed centuries of power struggles, royal intrigue, and legend. From medieval beginnings to its place in stories like that of Macbeth, Inverness and its castle hold a rich and dramatic past waiting to be explored. CAST Mary Queen of Scots - Rose Hales George Buchanan - Martin Palmer THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic , you’ll find lots of things to choose from. So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other. CONTACT ME Email: info@backtracker.co.uk Facebook: @BackTrackerUK Instagram: @backtrackeruk Bluesky: @BackTrackerUK - SOURCES Coventry, Martin. Castles of the Clans: The…
People in this episode
Host: The Backtracker
Topics covered
- Scottish history
- Inverness
- Inverness Castle
- Mary Queen of Scots
- royal intrigue
- medieval history
Keywords
- Inverness
- Scottish Highlands
- Inverness Castle
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Macbeth
- royal intrigue
- medieval history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Macbeth
Places: Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Inverness Castle, Bristol
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