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Ep 6. The Origins of Gaelic Psalm Singing

A conversation with musician Calum Martin on the origin and evolution of this moving and fascinating musical tradition.

Jul 10

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May 2026

Nothing Rests, Nothing Stays.

Deep Time and the Isle of Lewis.

May 30

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Ep 5. The Art Extraordinary of Angus MacPhee

An artist who wove intricate objects out of grass and other found items.

May 5

9

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9:33

March 2026

Rum, Stornoway and the Lash

The Naval press-gang in the Outer Hebrides during the Napoleonic Wars.

Mar 28

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3

January 2026

Gaelic Lullabies

Songs for more than just putting babies to sleep - they were a way women talked about politics and their most secret hopes and fears.

Jan 12

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December 2025

Ep 4. The Ullapool Klondykers

At the height of the Cold War, a huge Russian fishing fleet arrived in the small west coast village of Ullapool. This is the story of that time.

Dec 22, 2025

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8:02

Hill of Blessings

The search for healing in an ancient chapel in the Hebrides.

Dec 8, 2025

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November 2025

A Day of Summer in Winter

On meeting the late Iain Sheonaidh Smith, a South Uist tradition bearer.

Nov 5, 2025

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October 2025

Ep 3. Alexander Salamander - A short play in Gaelic.

Dealbh-chluich ghoirid sa Ghàidhlig.

Oct 4, 2025

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11:51

September 2025

On Meeting Margaret Fay Shaw

The Gaelic Song Collector, Folklorist and Photographer.

Sep 19, 2025

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August 2025

Stories that live on.

The story of Indigo and the Isle of Skye and the photographs of James MacGeoch.

Aug 3, 2025

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Indigo and the Island - Part Two.

The profit that could be made from indigo, land use practices, the Blue Rebellion and the start of the decline of the industry.

Aug 3, 2025

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