2024-10-03
36 分钟Join Andi and Miquita as they explore the rich storytelling traditions of Edinburgh. They begin at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, where Donald Smith brings to life the dramatic tale of Mary Queen of Scots, challenging long-held historical narratives. The pair then visit Greyfriars Kirkyard with guide Eric Melvin, uncovering centuries of Edinburgh's history and the touching story of Greyfriars Bobby. Throughout, Andi and Miquita reflect on the power of oral history, the importance of perspective in storytelling, and the surprising parallels between Scottish and Caribbean cultural traditions. The episode concludes with a visit to the Little Chartroom, where chef Roberta Hall-McCarron shares her culinary journey and the evolving Scottish food scene. From ancient graveyards to modern kitchens, this episode peels back the layers of Edinburgh's rich tapestry, revealing how Scotland's capital city continues to honour its past while carving out a vibrant future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Stirring it up on the Road.
Mother and I have left the kitchen and taken ourselves around the beauty, beauty and magic of the fair land of Scotland.
We're going to start today with today's episode with a really important part of Scotland, which is the storytelling and the history.
And we kind of dove straight into that.
We went to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, which is a place where Scotland's rich oral traditions come to life.
This is in the John Knox house, which is the oldest original building on the Royal Mile.
And it's just a place where stories are preserved.
And I loved who we met there.
Everywhere we met, we had the most brilliant new kind of magical guy to take us through the history in the land.
This man was named Donald, and boy, did he know how to tell a story.
Boy, did Donald know how to chat.
We loved Donald.
He was funny, he was informative.
He brought history to life.
When you meet someone like that, the wonderful thing is you remember that history is not just some dusty old thing.
It's people.
It's us, just from before.
And now I have a greater, greater understanding of the wonderful Mary Queen of Scots.
Let's let Donald now walk us all through some deep Scottish history.
Goodness.