Scottish History Out Of Order Wins Prestigious Award At 2026 Celtic Media Festival

Scottish History Out Of Order, the critically acclaimed podcast produced and presented by Michael Wilson-Park in partnership with Scotland’s premier audio producers, The Big Light, has won the prestigious Torc Award for Excellence in the ‘History – Sound’ category at the 47th annual Celtic Media Festival in Belfast.

The Celtic Media Festival, which took place from June 2–4, 2026, at The MAC in Belfast, celebrates the absolute finest in broadcasting, film, and digital media talent across the Celtic nations and regions. Winning a Torc Award represents the pinnacle of creative achievement within the international Celtic media landscape, recognising storytelling that uniquely captivates audiences, honors cultural heritage, and pushes artistic boundaries.

Scottish History Out Of Order has won over listeners worldwide by redefining historical narratives. Moving away from standard, commercialised tropes of angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes, and shortbread, the podcast delivers short, intimate portrayals of moments in time that place real, human stories firmly at the centre. Each episode seamlessly weaves meticulous archival research with cinematic, atmospheric sound design.

The award stands as a direct testament to the relentless hard work, passion, and creative dedication of Michael Wilson-Park. He personally handles the exhaustive historical research, writing, narration, and production of the series, working in collaboration with composer Mitch Bain and engineer Brian McAlpine. He spends countless hours in archival research turning up forgotten histories and new perspectives, working to give an authentic voice to the ordinary people who shaped the past.

With this prestigious award, Scottish History Out Of Order solidifies its status as one of the most compelling historical audio series in production today. The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.