Thistle Do Nicely

This week we are joined by our old friend from home, the illustrious and handsome Jamie Crook.

He joins us to impart his incomparable knowledge on all things Scottish Rugby, he will be dropping knowledge nuggets on; the game's history in Scotland, the invention of Rugby Sevens and our never ending rivalry with England. 

We also discuss the current and rising stars of the team and how they will fare in the upcoming 2021 Guinness 6 Nations Tournament.


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This week we invite you to join us at our audio Burns Supper. 

We celebrate the anniversary of Scotland's most celebrated bard Robert Burns, AKA Rabbie Burns. 

We tell stories, recite poems, sing songs and drink a lot of whisky. Pull up a chair, grab yourself some haggis, neeps and tatties, and pour yourself a dram, as you enjoy Burns Supper with the Thistle Do Nicely Clan. 


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This week we discuss one of the biggest bands to come out of Scotland: The Proclaimers. 

We discuss the life of the be-speckled twins Craig and Charlie Reid, their upbringing, first few albums and some of their biggest hits, including: 

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 
Letter From America
I'm on My Way
Sunshine on Leith

The three of us came out with a new favourite band, hopefully you will as well. 

We've also got some new social media on the go, so check us out & get in touch at the below: 

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This week we talk about Stripping the Willow with a Dashing White Sergeant at a Canadian Barn Dance. 

We are talking the ins and outs, the round and rounds and the pas de basque of Ceilidhs. We discuss the history of the Scottish social events, the bands, the music, the dancing and the embarrassment of learning to dance at school. 

Unfortunately we had some wee issues with the audio on this episode and so some of it sounds a bit dodgy. Hopefully not enough to prevent you from enjoying this week's show!

This week Chris and Rory (alas, no Jonny again this week) talk about some of the Scottish traditions that take place around the country at the beginning of the year. 

We discuss and marvel at all of the below: 

The Loony Dook (cure your hangover in the North Sea)
Kirkwall Ba (it's a sport apparently) 
Burning of the Clavie (lots of fire)
Up Helly Aa (even more fire, plus some Viking stuff)
Spitting on the Heart of Midlothian (phlegmy rebellion) 

Happy New Year everyone!

It's time to pop open the bubbly, grab the left over mince pies and shortbread and get out first footing your neighbours. 

This week we are celebrating New Year's Eve, or as we call it Hogmanay. 

We talk a wee bit about the history, the traditions  & superstitions surrounding the celebration in Scotland, our personal experiences and Jonny does a turn. 

 Also, we introduce the first annual Quizzle Do Nicely!

HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas from the Thistle Do Nicely boys. 

This week we get together to talk about Christmas in Scotland and our somewhat checkered past with the holiday. 

We exchange gifts, upset Chris' mum, talk family traditions and Jonny offends everyone's ears. 

Sit back, light the fire, pour yourself a hot toddy, grab a mince pie and enjoy Christmas (or Yule) with us. 

Happy Yule, Happy Winter Solstice and Happy Holidays to all!

This episode Chris and Rory look at some of the biggest and hardest hitting stories from Scotland this year. 

We talk wildlife, politics, food, art and treasure chest mysteries. 

Jonny unfortunately couldn't be on this one and so without our moral compass, it's a bit bawdy - for that we apologise. 

We have finally got to our Sean Connery in memorandum episode. 

He was 90 years old when he died and lived a hell of a life, so we have gone a bit long this week. 

We talk about his life, his work, his many dalliances and marvel at his painted buttocks. 

Obviously there are numerous terrible impressions as well. 

Today we talk about the annual Scottish celebration of St Andrew's Day. Each year we celebrate our patron saint on the 30th of November with food, drink and merriment - well, not really, but he was an interesting fellow with some interesting connections to Scotland. 

We discuss the man himself, how he became the Patron Saint of Scotland, the history of our Saint's day and suggest how you may want to celebrate at home. We also have a quick rummage in the hairy sporran to see who has been in touch with us.