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Simply Scottish

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 Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!Copyright 2025 Andrew McDiarmid Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Episode 93: The Night Before Christmas in Scotland

    Episode 93: The Night Before Christmas in Scotland
    Dec 24 2024
    "Twis th' nicht afore Christmas whin aw aboot th' hoose, nae creature wis stirrin', no even a moose. Th' stockings wur hung by th' auld lum wi care in hopes that ol' Santae soon wid be there..." On this episode, Scottish author Kirsty Strange reads her Scots translation of the famous Christmas poem "The Night Before Christmas." Plus, listen to a Highland bagpipe rendition of a classic yuletide carol and enjoy new songs from Siobhan Miller and Church Street Shuffle. Add some Scottish flavor to your Christmas celebrations!
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    22 m
  • Episode 92: Westering Home: Scottish Poetry & Song, pt. 4

    Episode 92: Westering Home: Scottish Poetry & Song, pt. 4
    Jun 12 2024
    Need a song or a poem to brighten your day? In the 4th installment of our Poetry & Song series, enjoy inspiring verse from Scottish national poet Kathleen Jamie, World War I poet David Mackie, and composer Hugh Roberton. Plus brand new music from trad fusion band DLU, a lovely rendition of the famous Highland air "Westering Home" from the Highland Music Ensemble, and an upbeat track from pioneering band Shooglenifty. Take a virtual trip to Scotland right now with Simply Scottish!
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    20 m
  • Episode 91: A Simply Scottish Christmas

    Episode 91: A Simply Scottish Christmas
    Dec 21 2023
    It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're celebrating the season Scottish-style! Enjoy a great selection of Scottish Christmas music, including bagpipes, Celtic hymns, and a brand new Christmas single from popular Scottish band Deacon Blue. We'll discuss what the phrase "Simply Scottish" means, and you'll hear from Andrew's father Andrew McDiarmid Sr. as he shares memories of a childhood Christmas in Scotland in a clip from our radio archives. Wishing you and your family a blessed and merry Christmas! This episode was originally released in December 2013.
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    31 m
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