Mearns Voices Mearns Writers

A Mearns Voices Hallowe'en Special.

"The Wind" is a Doric ghost story, written and performed by Alistair Lawrie with original music by Crum Hall.

Alistair Lawrie is a Scottish writer, poet and advocate of Doric culture. Winner of the 2016 William Soutar Prize and the 2023 McLellan Scots Poetry Prize. His new collection of poetry, “Caal Cries”, has just been released.

https://www.drunkmusepress.com/product-page/caal-cries-by-alistair-lawrie

Crum Hall is a multi-instrumentalist and producer. Crum started his career playing drums for ska punk band Bender which morphed into the alt country band Lincoln, sharing the stage with the likes of Calexico, Lambchop and Tindersticks. He now writes music for film and television.

https://www.steamstudios.co.uk

This podcast is a Friends Eclectic Production (AKA Radio FECK).

https://radiofeck.online




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A live performance of the Mearns Writers at the Wee Gaitherin poetry festival to launch the "Mair Northren Nummers" doric verse pamphlet.




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A festive selection of work from the Mearns Writers especially recorded for “Spik o’ the Mearns” - the Talking Newspaper for the visually impaired.

Introduced by Alistair Lawrie and Cheryl Margiotta with live music from David Potter.


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A live performance of the Mearns Writers at the Wee Gaitherin poetry festival in Stonehaven. Please note this episode contains some racy adult themes and strong language (yes, it's a must listen).

Title music by Crum Hall @ SteamStudios.


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Welcome to Mearns Writers fourth podcast part 2, or welcome back if you've already enjoyed part 1. What you'll find here is rich variety of form and content from another eight of our members. Something to suit every taste.

Title music by Crum Hall @ SteamStudios.


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Welcome to the box of mixed delights that is Mearns Writers fourth podcast. There were so many pieces to include in this episode, we split it into two parts. In part one eight of our writers indulge us with a rich mixture of poetry and prose, memoir and short story, lyrical and satirical verse, and a wee bit of wit and philosophical reflection. Enjoy.


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