Scottish Traditions of Halloween: The Extremis Publishing Podcast
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Author Robert Murray drops in for a spirited discussion about the history of Halloween, and the various ways in which Scottish culture - and a certain poet named Robert Burns - helped to shape the modern day customs which surround the season. This podcast is Copyright © Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved.

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Caledonia by Christy-Lyn
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Caledonia by Christy-Lyn

Written by Dougie McLean, this song is about love for the homeland - Caledonia is another word for Scotland. When I was living away from home for 1.5 years, I used to sing this when I felt homesick!

Ian McNeish reads Robert Herrick's classic Christmas Poem
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Ian McNeish reads Robert Herrick's classic Christmas Poem "Ceremonies for Christmas".

Classic Christmas Poetry. "Ceremonies for Christmas" by Robert Herrick. Read by Ian McNeish

I found someone
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I found someone

Oxblood | Original Short Story |
04:15
Oxblood | Original Short Story |

post-apocalyptic short story

Caledonia by Christy-Lyn
04:29
Caledonia by Christy-Lyn

Written by Dougie McLean, this song is about love for the homeland - Caledonia is another word for Scotland. When I was living away from home for 1.5 years, I used to sing this when I felt homesick!


Ian McNeish reads Robert Herrick's classic Christmas Poem
00:41
Ian McNeish reads Robert Herrick's classic Christmas Poem "Ceremonies for Christmas".

Classic Christmas Poetry. "Ceremonies for Christmas" by Robert Herrick. Read by Ian McNeish


I found someone
04:44
I found someone


Oxblood | Original Short Story |
04:15
Oxblood | Original Short Story |

post-apocalyptic short story