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Classic Scottish Albums

Classic Scottish Albums

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The Fratellis - Costello Music

Davie Scott chats with lead singer Jon and producer Tony Hoffer about the making of the debut album from The Fratellis.

Apr 18, 202228 min

Bonus: Karine Polwart Uncut

A chance to hear the Scottish singer songwriter chat at length about her debut solo album

Apr 14, 202247 min

Karine Polwart - Faultlines

Karine Polwart talks about the making of her debut solo album Faultlines which dominated the 2005 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including best song The Sun's Coming Over the Hill.

Apr 11, 202229 min

Bonus: Kevin McDermott Uncut

The Glasgow singer songwriter chats at length with Davie Scott about his debut album.

Apr 7, 202240 min

Kevin McDermott Orchestra - Mother Nature's Kitchen

Davie Scott hears how Kevin McDermott made his band's debut album Mother Nature's Kitchen. With contributions from Robbie McIntosh, Billy Sloan and Lorraine Wlison.

Apr 4, 202228 min

Bonus: Pat and Greg Kane Uncut

Davie Scott chats at length with the Kane brothers about making Seduced and Abandoned.

Mar 31, 202254 min

Hue and Cry - Seduced and Abandoned

Davie Scott chats with Pat and Greg Kane about the making of Hue and Cry's debut album Seduced and Abandoned. Also featuring Producer Harvey J Goldberg and journalist Billy Sloan.

Mar 28, 202229 min

Bonus: Horse Uncut

Listen to Davie Scott's extended interview with the songwriter behind The Same Sky.

Mar 24, 202245 min

Horse - The Same Sky

Horse is joined by Producer Pete Smith and Arranger Audrey Riley to recall the making of her debut album. With presenter Davie Scott.

Mar 21, 202229 min

Bonus: Gary Clark Uncut

Davie Scott's complete interview with the man behind Ten Short Songs About Love.

Mar 17, 202241 min

Gary Clark - Ten Short Songs About Love

Gary Clark, Ged Grimes and Ronnie Gurr share memories of making the Classic Scottish Album Ten Short Songs About Love, with presenter Davie Scott.

Mar 14, 202228 min

Bonus: Amy Macdonald Uncut

Davie Scott chats at length with the singer-songwriter about making This Is the Life.

Mar 10, 202257 min

Amy Macdonald - This is the Life

From her Bishopbriggs bedroom to platinum discs, presenter Davie Scott celebrates the success of Amy Macdonald's debut album.

Mar 7, 202228 min

Bonus: Strawberry Switchblade Uncut

Davie Scott chats in depth with Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall.

Nov 28, 20201h 23m

Strawberry Switchblade

Davie Scott chats with duo Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson and their producer David Motion.

Nov 25, 202032 min

Bonus: The Trashcan Sinatras

Davie Scott chats in depth with John Douglas, Paul Livingstone and Frank Reader.

Nov 21, 20201h 43m

The Trashcan Sinatras - Weightlifting

John Douglas, Paul Livingston and Frank Reader tell us how they made this album.

Nov 18, 202030 min

Bonus: Idlewild Uncut

Davie Scott chats to Roddy Woomble and Rod Jones about making The Remote Part.

Nov 14, 202043 min

Idlewild -The Remote Part

Roddy Woomble, Rod Jones and producer Dave Eringa recall making The Remote Part.

Nov 11, 202029 min

Bonus: KT Tunstall Uncut

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Enjoy the full conversation recorded with presenter Davie Scott and KT Tunstall.

Nov 7, 202046 min

KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope

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Davie Scott gets under the bonnet of KT Tunstall's Eye to the Telescope with KT, co-writer Martin Terefe and producer Steve Osborne.

Nov 4, 202029 min

Bonus: Justin Currie and Ian Harvie of Del Amitri

Presenter Davie Scott's complete interview with Justin Currie and Ian Harvie on the making of Del Amitri's album Waking Hours.

Oct 31, 202051 min

Del Amitri - Waking Hours

Band members Justin Currie and Ian Harvie tell Davie Scott about the making of Waking Hours which included hits like Nothing Ever Happens and Kiss This Thing Goodbye.

Oct 28, 202030 min

Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns

Davie Scott chats with Eddi Reader about her love of Scotland's national bard.

Jan 25, 202028 min

Snow Patrol - Eyes Open

Davie Scott chats with Gary Lightbody about making the best-selling Eyes Open album.

Dec 24, 201928 min

Bonus: Alan Rankine of The Associates

Davie Scott's uncut chat with Alan Rankine about making Sulk by The Associates.

Sep 14, 201943 min

The Associates - Sulk

Davie Scott chats to Alan Rankine about writing hit songs Party Fears Two & Club Country.

Sep 10, 201928 min

Bonus: Wet Wet Wet Uncut

Davie Scott's chaotic uncut chat with Tommy, Neil and Graeme about Popped In Souled Out.

Sep 7, 201956 min

Wet Wet Wet - Popped In Souled Out

Davie Scott hears how the Clydebank schoolboys penned their debut collection of hits.

Sep 3, 201928 min

Bonus: The Delgados Uncut

Hear the uncut chat with Emma Pollock, Alun Woodward, Stewart Henderson & Paul Savage.

Sep 1, 20191h 0m

The Delgados - The Great Eastern

Davie Scott hosts a reunion for The Delgados to discuss the making of The Great Eastern.

Aug 27, 201928 min

Bonus: Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy Uncut

Davie Scott's unedited interviews with Emeli Sande and her Producer Naughty Boy

Aug 24, 201940 min

Emeli Sande - Our Version Of Events

Emeli Sande and Producer Naughty Boy discuss their multi-million selling album.

Aug 20, 201928 min

Bonus: Hipsway Uncut

Davie Scott's uncut chat with singer Grahame Skinner about making Hipsway's debut album.

Aug 17, 201939 min

Hipsway

Davie Scott meets Grahame Skinner and Johnny McElhone of Hipsway to hear about the making of their eponymous album including the tracks The Honey Thief and The Broken Years.

Aug 13, 201928 min

Bonus: The Bluebells Uncut

Davie Scott's uncut interview with Bobby Bluebell and Ken McCluskey.

Aug 10, 201939 min

The Bluebells - Sisters

Davie Scott hears the stories behind Sisters by The Bluebells including the tracks Young At Heart, Cath and I'm Falling. With Bobby Bluebell, Ken McCluskey and Colin McCredie.

Aug 6, 201928 min

Donovan - Sunshine Superman

Davie Scott speaks to Donovan and pals about the dippy, trippy Sunshine Superman album.

Dec 20, 201826 min

Stealers Wheel

Davie Scott is "Stuck in the Middle" of Stealers Wheel's self-titled 1972 debut album.

Dec 13, 201827 min

The Incredible String Band

Davie Scott reveals the funny stories behind The Incredible String Band's debut album.

Dec 6, 201825 min

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - Rattlesnakes

Lloyd Cole revelas how they honed their sound on tour before recording 'Rattlesnakes'.

Nov 29, 201825 min

Big Country - The Crossing

Davie Scott discovers the story behind worldwide hit album The Crossing by Big Country.

Nov 22, 201825 min

Franz Ferdinand

Davie Scott meets Alex Kapranos to unpick Franz Ferdinand's confident debut album.

Nov 15, 201825 min

Aztec Camera - High Land Hard Rain

Davie Scott profiles Aztec Camera's debut with lead singer and songwriter Roddy Frame.

Nov 8, 201824 min

The Blue Nile - A Walk Across the Rooftops

Davie Scott goes back to 1984 to showcase The Blue Nile's A Walk Across The Rooftops.

Nov 1, 201822 min

Al Stewart - The Year of the Cat

Davie Scott meets Al Stewart to unpick the making of The Year of the Cat.

Oct 25, 201827 min

John Martyn - Solid Air

Davie Scott recalls the distinctive voice and fine guitar skills of the late John Martyn.

Oct 18, 201822 min

Capercaillie - Delirium

Davie Scott highlights Capercaillie's dynamic 1991 album Delirium.

Oct 11, 201827 min

Meet Danny Wilson

Davie Scott delves into the story behind the standout debut album of Danny Wilson.

Oct 4, 201826 min

The Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas

Robin Guthrie chats with Davie Scott about making this beautiful breakthrough album.

Sep 27, 201821 min