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What We Do in the Winter
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A podcast about the lives of the people of Mull, Iona, Ulva, Gometra, Erraid & Little Colonsay off the West Coast of Scotland. Oral history podcasts and films. Hosted by Alasdair Satchel
Here's the trailer for Memories of an Island at War, the tale of the people of the isles of Mull, Iona, Ulva and Gometra during WW2.

If you've tales and photos you'd like to share, please drop me a line on whatwedointhewinter@gmail.com

Thank you!
Memories of an Island At War - Trailer
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November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Episode 85 is out now! It’s a conversation with Kenny and Colin MacIntyre of Tobermory. Kenny is a well known broadcaster and host of Sportsound on BBC Scotland, and Colin is a world famous musician under the name Mull Historical Society and also an acclaimed novelist, writing the Mull Mysteries.
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Coming into Rut season. This young fellow was having some dinner outside my office window.
September 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Ep 84 - Mary McMillan is now live!
I loved recording this conversation, Mary's unlike anyone else. Quite remarkable.

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84 – Mary McMillan
What We Do In The Winter · 84 Mary McMillan I’m delighted to share this conversation with Mary McMillan of Tobermory with you. We discuss Mary’s family life, life at Newdale outside of Toberm…
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May 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Live on Iona at the Village Hall tomorrow night!
Yeah!
April 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Episode 83 - Davie Hewitt is out now.
Born in Wales, Davie spent the first part of his life in and around Ammanford and Abergeron, eventually coming to live in Tobermory where he has been resident for many years.
Cheers!
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83 – Davie Hewitt
What We Do In The Winter · 83 Davie Hewitt This episode is a conversation with Davie Hewitt of Tobermory.Born in Wales, Davie spent the first part of his life in and around Ammanford and Abergeron,…
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February 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Episode 82 - Hugh Boa is now live! This is a cracker. Hugh shares some amazing stories!
A very merry Christmas to yoy all! Nollaig Chridheil dhuibh uile! whatwedointhewinter.com/2024/12/24/8...
December 24, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Hello! Will be migrating here over the coming weeks. Looking forward to reaching out and saying hello.
November 11, 2024 at 10:55 PM