Scotland's Women

Merry Christmas to all our listeners. xxxxx

It's Christmas!!!!! The month and day some of us dread. But maybe it's time for us to start Protecting Our Peace. Well being coach Orielle Taylor chats to Scotland's Women about why its so important for us to have the Christmas we want rather what we have to do. Scotland's Women let's Protect Our Peace this Christmas. x

Edinburgh Writer Janey Jones chats to Scotland's Women about her brand new book called 'The Edinburgh Seven'. Having being shocked about not taught this in school and not knowing much about these women of history, today we share these inspiring women who played an important part in Scottish history. Today we give them a voice!In 1869, a group of women began arriving in Edinburgh to study at the medical faculty, led by the indomitable Sophia Jex Blake. They would eventually be known around the world as The Edinburgh Seven. But some of the traditional professors at the university did not approve of women becoming practising doctors. The medical women would soon discover that they were welcome as hobbyists but not as competitors with male students. There were legal wrangles, court cases, personal attacks and even a full blown riot - all because some male medics wanted rid of the women.

Author Janey Jones chats to Scotland's Women about her brand new book, The Edinburgh Seven. Janey tells us the amazing true story of the first women who attended Medical School in Edinburgh in the 18th centuary. For years and years were are told the same story in history over and over again. But why have we not heard of The Edinburgh Seven?

Teacher and Activist Gemma Clark catches up with Scotland's Women and gives us update on the new Buffer Zone bill that has just came into practice. This bill will protect anyone who is entering a health care facility and have the right not to be harassed by anti-abortion protesters. Its up to us as women to protect the younger generation. Our Bodies, Our Lives. (please note this episode was recorded in End of September 2024, before American election results)

We catch up with Activist Gemma Clark in PART TWO to 'Use Your Voice' ! The new buffer zone bill has been passed and now in full force around Scotland. But why did it take so long for this bill to pass? And what does it mean now its in place? Concluding Episode Coming Soon.