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Homage to Caledonia: Scots Abroad

Writer and comedian AL Kennedy reflects on what Scottishness means to her, focusing on tartan, the kilt and a sense of identity.

With Scotland and all things Scottish very much in the air, acclaimed writer, comedian and now ex-pat, AL Kennedy, reflects on what Scottishness means to her in this new series of The Essay. Today: tartan, the kilt and a sense of identity.

Written and performed by A L Kennedy
Producer: Justine Willett.

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Mon 19 Oct 2015 22:45

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