Scots Radio Special Edition

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Scots Radio is a programme that spiks aboot the culture and the ongyans o fowk fa use Scots in their wirkin warl. Accordin tae the last census in Scotland, there are aroon 1.5 million Scots spikkers in this country. Ye dinna hae tae wanner far tae here it – jist ging as far North, Sooth, East an Wast as yir lugs’ll tak ye. I hope ye’ll enjoy rummelin aboot in the Episodes, and welcome tae the company that celebrates the Scots Language – and the fowk that jist spik it.Scots Radio Special Edition provides an additional look into the world of Scots.

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The Cairn in Memory of Robbie Shepherd | Scots Radio Special Edition
18d ago · 5:12
‘THE DUNECHT LOON’S CAIRN.’ Fowk fae aa roon the North East an further, gaithered tae witness the unveilin o a memorial cairn to the legendary broadcaster, Robbie Shepherd. Frieda Morrison hid the honour of bein in that company to celebrate the unveilin of ‘The Dunecht Loon Cairn’ – an spoke tae Robbie’s close freen Robert Lovie faa led the memorial team. Foo wid he describe Robbie Shepherd.
Ayont the Thistle | Scots Radio Special Edition
20d ago · 3:52
A new book is being published tae mark the centenary o Hugh MacDiarmid’s iconic poem ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’. The new anthology will bring thegither a wide range o poets, scholars and writers tae reassess een o the defining wirks o modern Scottish literature. First published in 1926, MacDiarmid’s poem challenged ideas o nationhood, language, identity and social justice wi a darin vision aat continues tae provoke debate. The Anthology has been pit the gather bi writers – Jim Macintosh, James Robertson and Allan Riach. Frieda Morrison spoke tae Jim Mackintosh an asked him aboot fit th
JOHN DUNN. THE COPEPODS | Scots Radio Special Edition
3mo ago · 15:12
In the wirds o the wise fowk – ivery mickle maks a muckle. In celebration o David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and his love o the links wi aa oor craturs in the warl, Frieda Morrison spoke tae the Chair o the Torry Heritage Group, John Dunn OBE, aboot the food cycle o the sea. John is a retired Marine biologist fa wirked oot o the Marine Laboritory in Torry near Aiberdeen. He telt Frieda aboot the importance o wee fishies caad – Copepods. First – fit are they.
Dolina Maclennan and Metagama | Scots Radio Special Feature
5mo ago · 13:35
Trying to catch up with a legend like Dolina Maclennan is not easy. Especially when the afore-mentioned actor is busy travelling hundreds of miles with a new stage production that entails a powerful evening of song, music and story with Dolina jointly narrating the story with writer Donald S Murray. The music is performed by Charlie McKerron on fiddle, Lisa Mulholland on song and piano, Juliette Lemonie on Cello, John Joe McNeil with Gaelic song and Willie Campbell on guitar and song. With Art-work and images by Doug Robertson to set the scene, this is no ordinary stage production - more a sta
Leanchoil | Scots Radio Special Edition
5mo ago · 6:29
In 2018, the much- loved Leanchoil Maternity Hospital near Forres in Morayshire, was closed, due to staffing difficulties. But now a historic community asset transfer, by NHS Grampian, is about to be finalised and will lead to a refurbish and a re-purpose of the Hospital on the nine- acre site, for the community. Marianne Nicolson, a Consultant Medical Oncologist, is the Chair of the Leanchoil Trust. She told Frieda Morrison more about the plan and the background of this historic building.
Norman and Robina | Scots Radio Special Edition
5mo ago · 17:17
Norman and Robina Fiddes are twa busy fowk tae say the least. Norman is a fourth generation Aiberdeenshire fairmer faa breeds pedigree Heilan cattle and Robina rins the Gordon School o Dancin in Montrose – fit his jist celebrated it’s 60th anniversary. Bit that’s nae aa! They hiv a ground-care company and a storage an distribution company an apairt fae that, they are the prood owners o an ivints company. And that’s foo Frieda Morrison eventually managed tae trak them doon as she jined them for a Burns Supper at Meldrum Hoose near Old Meldrum in Aiberdeenshire. The incredible story that is aboo
Andy M. Stewart | Songs of Robert Burns | Scots Radio Special Edition
7mo ago · 36:38
Welcome to this Scots Radio Special Feature. I'm Frieda Morrison and a wee while ago, me an oor very talented soon sorter, fa guides us through the wiggley waves - Richie Werner – were presented wi a gem o a new album. It's caad the ‘Songs o Robert Burns - bi Andy M.Stewart’. As a tribute to Andy and in his memory, the album wis remastered and guided through that process, bi Andy's son Donald and Andy's close pal Martin Hadden. Richie an me had the pleasure o their company and first, Martin telt us aboot the first recording.
Episode 2 SE
undated · 8:13
Wimen an lassies across the UK are being invited tae gaither in the streets on the four capital cities on the 10th June – tae tak pairt in a mass procession, to mark the centenary of the Representation o the People Act – that gave the first British wimen the richt tae vote. Tae fin oot mair aboot ‘Processions’, Frieda Morrison met up wi the Scottish Co-ordinator, Jean Cameron – ootside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
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undated · 50:07
Launch of the James Robertson Biography about the life of Dundee singer/songwriter Michael Marra.

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Episodes 9

The Cairn in Memory of Robbie Shepherd | Scots Radio Special Edition

Ayont the Thistle | Scots Radio Special Edition

JOHN DUNN. THE COPEPODS | Scots Radio Special Edition

Dolina Maclennan and Metagama | Scots Radio Special Feature

Leanchoil | Scots Radio Special Edition

Norman and Robina | Scots Radio Special Edition

Andy M. Stewart | Songs of Robert Burns | Scots Radio Special Edition

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