Scotland has a population of about 5 million people, but Russell Dalgleish says there’s about another 20 to 30 million worldwide who identify as Scottish. We talk about what’s meant by diaspora, how Scottish diaspora can help Scotland and how four hours standing on a plinth in a kilt led to the Scottish Business Netowrk. Russell has a thriving career as not only a serial entrepreneur but an investor, strategist, director and member of the Advisory Board at the Scottish Government’s CivTech® Programme and to the Board of Trade. He is Founding Managing Partner of the advisory group, Exolta Capital Partners, and Founding Chair of the Scottish Business Network (SBN). Russell’s links:  Russell’s website: https://www.russelldalgleish.com/  Scottish Business Network: https://www.sbn.scot/ Russell mentioned Linlithgow and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in his 24 hours, as well as The Proclaimers and a full Scottish breakfast. Linlithgow: https://mylinlithgow.com/visit-linlithgow/  Edinburgh: https://www.edfringe.com/  The Proclaimers: https://the.proclaimers.co.uk/  A Scottish breakfast: https://scottishscran.com/what-is-a-full-scottish-breakfast/  Scottish At Heart is a podcast for anyone who feels Scottish at heart, regardless of where they live or ancestral claims. If you love the music, a wee dram of whisky, enjoy gazing at the scenery, or swoon at the accent, I hope you find something that you enjoy.  Over the course of this podcast we’re going to meet people who have ties to Scotland in any which way to show that Caledonian connections run deep,  Subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode and join the patreon to be part of our Clan. My links: Join The Clan: https://www.patreon.com/ScottishAtHeartpodcast/membership  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottishatheartpodcast/  Tablet recipe: www.tinyurl.com/tabletrecipe    Email: [email protected]