“Fit’s Gaan On”
Scots Radio is a programme that spiks aboot the culture and the ongyans o fowk fa use Scots in their wirkin warl.
Accordin tae the last census in Scotland, there are aroon 1.5 million Scots spikkers in this country. Ye dinna hae tae wanner far tae hear it – jist ging as far North, Sooth, East an Wast as yir lugs’ll tak ye.
I hope ye’ll enjoy rummelin aboot in the Episodes, and welcome tae the company that celebrates the Scots Language – and the fowk that jist spik it.
In English
Scots Radio is a programme that speaks about the culture and the on-going plans of people who use Scots in their working world.
According to the last census taken in Scotland, there are around 1.5 million Scots speakers in this country. You don’t have to go far to hear it – just go as far North, South, East or West as your ears will take you.
I hope you enjoy searching through the episodes of SLR and welcome to the company that celebrates the Scots Language – and the people who just speak it.
Frieda Morrison – Producer / Presenter
Frieda Morrison – “The Challenges o Broadcasting in Scots”
Celtic Media Festival 2021 Winner!
The Doric Film Festival 2021
On behalf o the team an the film-makers - we present the chosen films for the Doric Film Festival 21':
Doric Film Festival 2022
The third Doric Film Festival is being launched bi Scots Radio, an judges wid love tae see hunners o’ entries fae a range o fowk fae across the North East o Scotland’. Entrants are encouraged fae schools, individuals an community groups. Fin oot mair here.
Heart of the Land
Sunset Song - The National Library o Scotland celebrates the famous Lewis Grassic Gibbon novel. Scots Radio's Frieda Morrison wis delighted tae be asked tae contibute her ain personal response tae Sunset Song:
Grow Radio
Hiv you heard oor new programme, Grow Radio , yet? Jine us in the gairden fur a chat, a lauch an loads o gairdenin advice wi Frieda Morrison an Dave Mitchell. Heid ower tae the Grow Radio site tae listen till the episodes an record yer ain question fur the team!
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News
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Special Features
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A Poem bi Alan McClure
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Wilson’s Ornithology & Burds in Scots
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