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Atlantic: A Scottish Story
Atlantic: A Scottish Story is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island - St Kilda.
St Kilda now lies deserted, but it was once home to a remarkable community. For hundreds of years, islanders endured extraordinary conditions and built a unique society. On 29 August 1930, the entire island boarded a ship and left their home, forever. The series tells that story, through the eyes of two young islanders and the paths they both choose. Home and heritage, identity and belonging, stretched across the shores of the...
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Ratings & Reviews
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4.8 stars from 192 ratings
Beautiful and heartfelt
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“This is one of the most beautiful and well put together podcasts I have heard in years.
Captivating music, beautifully sung and incredibly well acted. The sound effects are stunning, it transports you to the island and whilst I listen I am in another place, wild and beautiful.
I love the story...”Read full review »
Jill CB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/23
Evocative and beautiful
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“What a unique and wonderful experience, listening to this podcast. We loved the storyline, the characters, the accents , the incredible music and the ethos. Highly recommended.”
29firewire via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/09/23
Recent Episodes
1963 - Skye and Quinn finally arrive on Hirta to find their home empty and forgotten.
1930 - The islanders are faced with a final decision; for their community to survive, they must leave Hirta for good. Sloane oversees the evacuation with the help of an old friend. Skye contemplates what...
Published 08/08/21
Published 08/08/21
1914 - Eleven years have passed on Hirta. Evie tries to reign in her daughter, Skye, as the island mourns a difficult loss. Carey and Ms Cameron both pack up for the mainland. And as Evie and Quinn continue to write their letters, the rumble of war looms over them both.
1963 - Skye and Quinn...
Published 08/01/21
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