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Classic Scottish Albums

Series 3

Episode 2: The Crossing by Big Country

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Davey Scott discovers the story behind worldwide hit The Crossing by Big Country, talking to those who matter, including producer Steve Lillywhite. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

Series 3

Episode 3: Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland

Teen angst never sounded so good. This is the story of The Jesus and Mary Chain's Psychocandy, as told by Janice Long, Bobby Gillespie and the elusive Reid Brothers themselves. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

Series 3

Episode 1: Sunshine Superman by Donovan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Davie Scott speaks to Donovan and pals about the dippy, trippy Sunshine Superman album, hearing about his astounding US breakthrough and his drug bust. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FM

Davie Scott provides insight into six classic Scottish albums. 4/7. The Waterboys: This is the Sea. Mike Scott reveals the reason why he refused to appear on Top of the Pops. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

Series 4

Episode 1: Al Stewart - Year of the Cat

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Al Stewart's Year of the Cat album took the Hippie Trail mainstream. Davey Scott hears how this escapism resonated with UK listeners mired in strikes and unemployment in 1976. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

Series 3

Episode 4: Glasvegas by Glasvegas

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

It's pop music, but not as you know it. Containing stabbings, social work and sectarianism, this is the story of Glasvegas' debut album. Show more

Classic Scottish Albums

A Strange Kind of Love by Love and Money

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

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Davie Scott explores the making of Love and Money's second album A Strange Kind of Love featuring Halleluiah Man, Jocelyn Square and Walk the Last Mile.

Classic Scottish Albums

This Is The Story by The Proclaimers

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Available for years

Musician Davie Scott talks to Craig and Charlie Reid about how an explosive appearance on The Tube kick-started a memorable career and a classic Scottish album. Show more