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Scottish Schools 2nd Level

New legends

New legends 1

Duration: 20 minutes

on School Radio

Traditional Scottish legends updated into contemporary settings by Alan Bissett, the acclaimed young novelist. The stories are told in modern Scots language. Part 1 of 2 features 'The Changeling & the Fond Young Mother' and 'The Fairies of Merlin Craig'. These stories are designed to get learners thinking about Scots language, about storytelling, about Scotland's legends, and about differences between the past and the present.

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