Set in the early part of the 20th century, Sunset Song is one of the most important works of Scottish literature. The landscapes of the North East of Scotland and the impact of World War I are ...

Listen to another installment of Songs of the Bard, celebrating Scotland's Robert Burns. The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Bard Discover and embrace the contemporary appeal of the verses and ...

They camped across the land performing seasonal farm labor and repair work for the settled community. Along the way they picked up songs and stories and became a great source of traditional balladry ...

Explore the songs of 17th-century "weaver poet" Robert Tannahill, who wrote verses in the style of Robert Burns. Tannahill's work is still widely sung and has been immortalized internationally in folk ...

NPR's "The Thistle & Shamrock" will broadcast its final show this Sunday evening after 41 years of broadcasting. During that time, the show brought traditional Celtic music into homes across the ...

Fiona Ritchie is not alone in her belief that the songs of Scotland's National Bard are as relevant and popular today as they were when they were first written. Interpreted by the fresh voices of ...