New Frontiers podcast

What does it mean to be ex-forces in modern Scotland?

This series – from Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance – is a rich tapestry of stories from veterans, their families and loved ones, and Alliance partners who support them. Co-hosted by Richard Henderson and Hannah Uttley.

The New Frontiers podcast is produced by Patrick Wallace, Katie Revell and Ailish Hunter at Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University.

The series music is ‘Something New’ by The Eastern Plain.

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Episode 1 - When You Can’t Just ‘Crack On’


In the first bumper episode of New Frontiers, we speak to charities within Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance to understand not just the problem, but where to get help. 

Episode 4 – Review of episodes 1-3 with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick

A special bonus episode, Hannah and Richard are joined by Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick, Strategic Lead for Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance, to discuss the talking points from episodes 1-3.

Episode 7 – Getting Up Again

Hannah and Richard meet two organisations who, in different ways, keep veterans active - and, in some cases - get them back on their feet.

Cover art is taken from a photo by Hugo Jehanne, and colourised by Mac McDade. Design by Ailish Hunter.

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Episode 2 – Lost Voices

Hannah and Richard hear from ex-military women at Lothians Veterans Centre, and speak to Dougie Morgan, who spent years representing LGBT+ military charity Fighting With Pride in Scotland. 

Episode 5 – Creative Forces

Hannah and Richard meet two groups that are keeping veterans creative. We also explore what the ex-military community has to offer to society as a whole.

Episode 8 – Review of Episodes 5 – 7 with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick

Hannah and Richard are joined by Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick, Strategic Lead for Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance, to discuss the talking points from episodes 5-7.

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Episode 3 – Bacon and a Blether

Richard and Hannah hear about events and groups that ensure veterans of all ages and backgrounds don’t feel forgotten. 

Episode 6 – My Dog Saved My Life

Hannah and Richard speak with Bravehound, a charity that provide assistance dogs to veterans with a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression or anxiety.