A setting of the poem by Robert Burns, I Murder Hate, in which Rabbie declares he'd much rather have lots of sex than kill people. Kind of 'make love not war' for the 18th century. Zimri was a king who died in the arms of his concubine, Cozbi. I've added the names of some of Burns' great loves: Betty, Mary... Image: Lizzie Coombes

I Murder Hate

It is Burns Night in the UK, so today’s #MusicalMinute had to feature the bagpipes.  However, in my experience the pipes are rarely accompanied by an orchestra, especially with a reggae feel.  It’s that imagination again, creating an innovative recipe of sound.  What do you think?

25 Jan 24 Burns Strut

A Scotsman’s guide to the extraordinary tapestry of the land, history, folklore and stories of his homeland.  

 From the majestic beauty of the wild Scottish landscape to the hidden traces of its history waiting to be uncovered in every town and village, Andrew McAlindon is enthralled by the country he is lucky enough to call home. As one of Scotland’s busiest tour guides in real life and online, Andy travels around the country to ancient sites such as castles, cemeteries, burial chambers and prisons, celebrating the history, folklore, superstitions and the fascinating people that make Scotland so unique.

Lochs and Legends is Andy’s love letter to Scotland, a love that began when he landed a part on the worldwide phenomenon Outlander, and led to him dedicating his life to learning more about the true star of the show – Scotland. A social media sensation as Andy the Highlander, his first book opens up Scotland’s secrets to anyone, even if they can only explore it from the comfort of their armchair. It invites you to time travel with Andy, walking in the footsteps of kings and queens, lairds and ladies, murderers, farmers, poets, invading armies, and everyday folks like himself. It is Scotland as you’ve never seen it before.

Lochs and Legends: A Scotsman's Guide to the Heart of Scotland, By Andy the Highlander, With Lilly Hurd, Read by Andy the Highlander

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