Scots Language podcast

Sheena Blackhall’s novella, Gods of Grayfriars Lane will be podcast on the Scots Language Centre’s website from September 2010 to June 2011. It is also available on iTunes. Set in a provincial Scottish town at the start of the twentieth century, it is a rich depiction of the way of life and language in the town and country at that time, and the many changes Scottish society was undergoing.


You can listen to the podcast one episode at a time on this page or you can subscribe to the entire podcast series using itunes. When you subscribe to a podcast, all new shows will be automatically downloaded to your computer as they are published.

Latest episodes

Gods of Grayfriars Lane Episode 1

Aug 31st, 15:40

It is September 1899 and the story starts in the provincial town of 'Divana'. We meet some of the local characters who are awaiting with interest the arrival of the new residents at the flat on ...

Minnie Episode 30

Jun 17th, 09:14

At the end of June Minnie is badly injured in an accident that kills her pony.

This is the final episode of 'Minnie'.

Minnie Episode 29

Jun 3rd, 09:19

As spring passes Minnie watches the horses setting out to deliver milk each day before learning her domestic chores.
The next and final episode will be broadcast on Thursday 17th June 2010....

Minnie Episode 28

May 20th, 10:31

Minnie and her pony are leading more restricted lives in the town.
The next episode will be broadcast on Thursday 3rd June 2010.

Minnie Episode 27

May 6th, 16:07

Minnie experiences her first service in a city church.
The next episode will be broadcast on Thursday 20th May 2010.

Minnie Episode 26

Apr 22nd, 10:14

Minnie gets used to living in the town and tries not to miss the farm.
The next episode will be broadcast on Thursday 6th May 2010.

Minnie Episode 25

Apr 8th, 10:10

After her father dies Minnie prepares to move to Aberdeen.
The next episode will be broadcast on Thursday 22nd April 2010.

Minnie Episode 24

Mar 25th, 09:39

Emotions in the house run high. Minnie finds herself rejected by her mother and brother.
The next episode will be broadcast on Thursday 8th April 2010.