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Episode 5

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A cultural history of Scotland's most important food staples. The fishing industry used to be the backbone of the Highland economy. Today, affection for the herring remains strong.

Thar ghinealachdan agus bhliadhnachan tha cuid a bhiadh ann a th'air a bhi bunaiteach do shluagh na h-Alba. Tha Annlan a' rannsachadh sia dhiubh , mar a bha agus mar a tha iad an diugh. Anns a phrogram seo, sgadan.

A cultural history of Scotland's most important food staples. At the turn of the century the fishing industry was the backbone of the Highland economy and fed part of the daily diet. Despite recent over-fishing, scarcity and high prices Scotland's affection for the herring remains strong.

30 minutes

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Wed 1 Jun 2011 22:00

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