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Scottish culture is piping up in Boston
Manage episode 396662653 series 2857709
Whether you measure it by its politics, pubs or people, Boston's Irish heritage is unavoidable — but Ireland's northeastern neighbor is beginning to step out of its shadow.
From bagpipes to the savory meat pudding known as haggis, local Scottish groups are making a push for more recognition of their distinct culture and history throughout New England.
Under the Radar discusses the inaugural "Not Your Usual Burns Night," which will honor Scotland's national poet with traditional poetry, song, dance and Scotch whisky — and how that event just a part of the effort to bring Boston’s Scottish culture alive.
GUESTS
Dr. Larry Bethune, vice president of Scots in New England
Dr. Peter Abbott, British Consul General to New England
517 episodes
Manage episode 396662653 series 2857709
Whether you measure it by its politics, pubs or people, Boston's Irish heritage is unavoidable — but Ireland's northeastern neighbor is beginning to step out of its shadow.
From bagpipes to the savory meat pudding known as haggis, local Scottish groups are making a push for more recognition of their distinct culture and history throughout New England.
Under the Radar discusses the inaugural "Not Your Usual Burns Night," which will honor Scotland's national poet with traditional poetry, song, dance and Scotch whisky — and how that event just a part of the effort to bring Boston’s Scottish culture alive.
GUESTS
Dr. Larry Bethune, vice president of Scots in New England
Dr. Peter Abbott, British Consul General to New England
517 episodes
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