Jine us for anither Christmas Scots Radio special – an Santa cam doon the lum an athin. Ring oot the claes!

The Mither Tongue, was described as one of the best 100 Scottish books ever written. Now Newport-based author and Scots language expert Billy Kay has produced an audio version of his classic book. We are delighted that Billy has recorded a special introduction to the book for Scots Radio. Link to the App ‘Audible’ for […]

In this next episode o the ‘A Sense o Place’ series Finn Nixon jines ecologist an author Andrew Painting, tae find oot fit’s happenin on Mar Lodge Estate in the winter.

Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all […]

THE LIFE BREATH SONGS – wi Kathleen Jamie, Scots Makar: We are delighted tae welcome Scotland’s new National Poet an Makar, Kathleen Jamie ontae the programme tae spik aboot her first project as Makar – creatin unique collaborative nature poems wi the public, caad The Life Breath Songs – pegged tae COP26. (Image – The […]

Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ùrar by Mànran Track – Ailean https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Spiorachas – A […]