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Alistair Heather presents an incredible line-up of music and spoken word performances alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in honour of Scotland’s national bard.

Alistair Heather presents an incredible line-up of music and spoken word performances alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. ing them are Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross, Call the Midwife’s Laura Main, Nina Nesbitt, Nathan Evans, Dead Pony’s Anna Shields, Calum Bowie, Becky Sikasa and Jacob Alon.
With live recitals from Elaine C Smith and a commanding Immortal Memory delivered by Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson from Scot Squad.

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Sun 26 Jan 2025 16:30

BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Role	Contributor
Presenter	Alistair Heather
Director	Donald MacInnes
Producer	Gillian McNeil
Executive Producer	David Staite
Production Manager	Gill Forbes
Editor	Michael Garden

Sat 25 Jan 2025 20:30

BBC Scotland
Sat 25 Jan 2025 22:30

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Sun 26 Jan 2025 16:30

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