Sounds of Scotland - New Podcast

Now hear this!

You’ve read the stories and viewed the images now listen to the music of Scotland.

Scotland Correspondent magazine has launched a musical podcast showcasing the very best of contemporary and traditional Scottish music https://bit.ly/2wn1zll

Presented by veteran broadcaster, musician and writer Tom Morton the new monthly Musical Correspondent is a fusion of all that is good in Scottish music with some of the best songs and tunes from the country’s top performers.

This month’s show features music from Linsey Aitken & Ken Campbell, a fresh and exciting traditional music duo who were featured in Scotland Correspondent issue 19 talking about their career and the history that has inspired many of their songs.

Linsey Aitken & Ken Campbell

There are also performances from Saltfishforty, an Orkney pair who combine the rich traditional music of their native islands with original compositions; Kris Drever, another Orkney lad who rose to fame with the release of his debut solo album Black Water; award winning supergroup Mànran, one of the most respected and celebrated Scottish bands on the road today; and the legendary Runrig.

Shetland’s most famous son and renowned Scottish fiddler Aly Bain is also featured alongside Gaelic folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie Fowlis and Siobhan Miller, an exceptional singer and songwriter with roots in folk music. There’s also a tune from the Scottish 12-piece Celtic fusion band Treacherous Orchestra.

Manran

The 60 minute show is packed full of great performances including one from Blazin’ Fiddles, the internationally acclaimed supergroup featured in Scotland Correspondent issue 2 and Dougie MacLean, the man behind the iconic anthem for homesick Scots - Caledonia. Dougie has also featured in Scotland Correspondent, in issue 4, talking about his inspiration and love for his homeland.

“Musical Correspondent is the ideal soundtrack to enjoy while reading Scotland Correspondent, the world’s only free digital publication about Scotland and all things Scottish,” said Paul Kelbie, Editor of the magazine.

“Tom’s weekly Beatcroft Social show via 60 North radio provides listeners from around the world with a wide variety of music ranging from classic pop, rock and soul through cutting edge Scottish indie to jazz and folk. He is one of Scotland’s best known radio voices and an excellent addition to the Scotland Correspondent clan.

Blazin' Fiddles

“Since we launched in January 2017 we have become renowned for our use of great images and interesting stories. Our aim is to take Scotland into the homes of our thousands of followers in more than 60 countries and by adding the sound of Scotland - it’s the next best thing to being here!”

In addition to the Musical Correspondent show Tom will be writing a regular whisky column for the magazine, the first of which is on page 96, and providing some spine-tingling ‘Strange Tales from Thin Places’ to chill the blood - starting with the story of the White Wife of Unst on p160