The podcast episodes provided focus on two key events in Scottish history - the Highland Clearances of the 19th century and the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

The first episode, 'Carys Davies tackles communication, isolation and the Scottish Clearances in 'Clear'', explores how the Highland Clearances, where Scottish landowners evicted tenant farmers, served as inspiration for the author's novel and the themes of isolation and language barriers.

The second episode, 'The Battle of Bannockburn', delves into the pivotal battle that secured Scottish independence from England and firmly established Robert the Bruce as the King of Scotland.

These episodes highlight the significance of Scottish history, from the cultural displacement caused by the Clearances to the hard-fought battle for sovereignty against English rule.