Claim OwnershipOrra Though It Be: Stories in Scots
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© Shane Strachan
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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 have been published widely since. This podcast is supported by The Doric Board.
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Content note: several stories feature adult content and are therefore not suitable for use in schools.
Like what you hear? Support the creator at ko-fi.com/shanestrachan
Content note: several stories feature adult content and are therefore not suitable for use in schools.
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While mopping the floor on her night shift, Angela spots a dangerous crack – the first of many.
It'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?
Characters 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.
A 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.
Between displaced stone circles and missing medication, time is unravelling for Norma Paterson along the braes of Mormond Hill.
A whale has become trapped in Fraserburgh Harbour, but it's not the only thing that isn't quite at home in the town.
Armed with a seven iron golf club, ex-fisherman Jackie is out for revenge...
When 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.
Peter 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.
The 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.
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