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Orra Though It Be: Stories in Scots

A series of short stories in North East Scots (Doric) written and performed by Shane Strachan. Most of these stories were written as part of a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen and... Read more

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10. Standing Stone

10. Standing Stone

It's 2076 and the North East of Scotland has changed beyond recognition. Only one man remains living in the area, but fo... Read more

29 Jun 2021

17mins

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9. Weir of Hermiston

9. Weir of Hermiston

Characters and settings from 'Cracked', 'Ketea' and 'Mormond Braes' return as a father attempts to reconnect with his so... Read more

22 Jun 2021

11mins

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8. Lamkin

8. Lamkin

A modern-day take on the traditional ballad 'Lamkin': Claire is struggling with life as a new mother; her husband's acti... Read more

15 Jun 2021

14mins

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7. Mormond Braes

7. Mormond Braes

Between displaced stone circles and missing medication, time is unravelling for Norma Paterson along the braes of Mormon... Read more

8 Jun 2021

17mins

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6. Ketea

6. Ketea

A whale has become trapped in Fraserburgh Harbour, but it's not the only thing that isn't quite at home in the town.

31 May 2021

19mins

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5. Caul Iron

5. Caul Iron

Armed with a seven iron golf club, ex-fisherman Jackie is out for revenge...

25 May 2021

9mins

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4. The Struldbrugs

4. The Struldbrugs

When visiting her senile brother in his care home, Alma faces up to the fact her own years and mind are swiftly waning..... Read more

18 May 2021

12mins

Ranked #8

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2. Cracked

2. Cracked

While mopping the floor on her night shift, Angela spots a dangerous crack – the first of many.

9 May 2021

4mins

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1. A Story for Mrs Grey

1. A Story for Mrs Grey

The year is 1999. In a small fishing town in the North East of Scotland, Daniel and his friends have decided to spend th... Read more

9 May 2021

13mins

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3. Genesis

3. Genesis

Peter has ended up in hospital. As he recovers in bed, revelations come in the form of family visits, Bible passages and... Read more

9 May 2021

17mins

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