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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... more
FAQs about Orra Though It Be: Stories in Scots:How many episodes does Orra Though It Be: Stories in Scots have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
June 26, 20232. CrackedWhile mopping the floor on her night shift, Angela spots a dangerous crack – the first of many....more5minPlay
June 29, 202110. Standing StoneIt's 2076 and the North East of Scotland has changed beyond recognition. Only one man remains living in the area, but for how much longer?...more18minPlay
June 22, 20219. Weir of HermistonCharacters and settings from 'Cracked', 'Ketea' and 'Mormond Braes' return as a father attempts to reconnect with his son in a last ditch attempt at life....more12minPlay
June 15, 20218. LamkinA modern-day take on the traditional ballad 'Lamkin': Claire is struggling with life as a new mother; her husband's actions are about to make things far worse. Content note: some strong language and sexual content....more15minPlay
June 08, 20217. Mormond BraesBetween displaced stone circles and missing medication, time is unravelling for Norma Paterson along the braes of Mormond Hill....more18minPlay
May 31, 20216. KeteaA whale has become trapped in Fraserburgh Harbour, but it's not the only thing that isn't quite at home in the town....more20minPlay
May 25, 20215. Caul IronArmed with a seven iron golf club, ex-fisherman Jackie is out for revenge......more10minPlay
May 18, 20214. The StruldbrugsWhen visiting her senile brother in his care home, Alma faces up to the fact her own years and mind are swiftly waning...Content note: contains strong language....more13minPlay
May 09, 20211. A Story for Mrs GreyThe year is 1999. In a small fishing town in the North East of Scotland, Daniel and his friends have decided to spend their school dinner hour watching a videotape of Kevin Ritchie's mam and dad doing porn...Content note: graphic descriptions of sex and pornography....more14minPlay
May 09, 20213. GenesisPeter has ended up in hospital. As he recovers in bed, revelations come in the form of family visits, Bible passages and a hungry seagull tapping at the window...Content note: allusion to sexual abuse....more18minPlay
FAQs about Orra Though It Be: Stories in Scots:How many episodes does Orra Though It Be: Stories in Scots have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.