Episode 92: Westering Home: Scottish Poetry & Song, pt. 4

Simply Scottish by Andrew McDiarmid

Jun 12, 202420:11Society & Culture

Need a song or a poem to brighten your day? In the 4th installment of our Poetry & Song series, enjoy inspiring verse from Scottish national poet Kathleen Jamie, World War I poet David Mackie, and composer Hugh Roberton....

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