This episode aired live on Two Rivers Radio (York) on March 4th, 2019 (GMT).

RETURN TO THE BOTHY takes us all the way to Scotland, where we get to experience song of earth, mirth & labour—led by Bothy Ballad singer & champion, Scott Gardiner!

SONG & ARTIST LINKS

• Akademipolska, performed by Rydvall/Mjelva.

• The Great Drumdelgie, sung by Shona Donaldson. (Explore more music & info here).

• Hash o' Bennagoak, sung by Tam Reid (so-called 'King of the Bothy Ballads').

• _______________________, sung by Joe Aitken.

• McFarlane o the Sprots o Burnieboozie, sung by Allan Taylor.

• Sleepy Toon, sung by Shona Donaldson.

• Generations of Change, sung by Scott Gardiner. (This song is featured in the film, Scotland Yet - more here).

FESTIVALS

• Champion of Champions Bothy Ballad Competition

• Kirriemuir Festival of Music & Song

• Cullerlie

Other Links

• Beyond The Bothy (short film).

• The Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection.

• Mountain Bothy Association (for those who like adventuring in the mountains...but not related to the singing tradition).