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148 - TWISH - Thomas Cochrane
Season 1, Ep. 148
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This week in Scottish History marks the death of Thomas Cochrane. An incredible navy man who fought for Britain, Chile, Peru and Greece.
He was fiery, and involved in a scandal that threatened to ruin him completely.
A story I have wanted to tell for a long time, as there is an impressive bust of him in Culross, Fife.
I remember having Chilean passengers on an Outlander tour who recognised him instantly!
Enjoy!
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