AWARD-WINNING SPECIAL THISTLE & SHAMROCK CHRISTMAS WILL BE RE-BROADCAST ON NPR STATIONS AND MIXCLOUD IN DECEMBER
Mallard encounter along the banks of the River Tay.
Fiona Ritchie headed out for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire. Among ancient trees and restored riverside woodlands, Fiona found her favourite bench, and sat there to reflect upon the scenes of Midwinter. The location inspired seasonal tales, joyful songs, and tunes of rare beauty, with guitarist Tim Edey, singer-songwriter Sting, singer Emily Smith, and multi-instrumental duo Al Petteway and Amy White. Check the Thistle Archive where this show will soon be streamed on Mixcloud.
Heading out on a Midwinter walk.
Along the trail, Fiona shared readings from the poetry of Jon Plunkett (Nailing Things to Snow), Stephanie Norgate (Christmas Present) and Robert Frost (Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening), and explored the Celtic winter legend of the Cailleach.