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The Essay: Springwalks

The Essay: Springwalks: Episode 4: Kirsty Gunn in Sutherland

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Springwalks

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Episode 4: Kirsty Gunn in Sutherland

Kirsty Gunn in Sutherland

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Kirsty Gunn describes the start of spring on a walk in Sutherland.

Writer Kirsty Gunn observes the onset of spring as she walks in Sutherland.

Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ...

4. Kirsty Gunn is in Sutherland, debating whether to ford the chilly River Brora on an afternoon hike.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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Series in which writers recall their observations on walks in early spring

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