• 1. A New Arrival

  • Jun 20 2021
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • 1963 - An islander makes his way home after a lifetime across the sea.

    1897 - Evie and Quinn prepare for the arrival of a new schoolmistress on Hirta and find a feathered friend in the process. Ms Cameron makes her presence felt in parliament. Carey braces the island for change. Quinn considers his and Evie’s place on Hirta.


    Featuring:

    Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick

    Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte

    Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick

    Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron

    John Kielty as Carey Whyte

    Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick

    Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta


    Live Musicians:

    Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty


    Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.

    Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic

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