Some folks are born with silver spoons in hand, proclaims a politically charged Fogerty. Explore the story behind this iconic US anthem in week 1 of Ailsa Gillies’ political music mini series ‘The Story Behind’. Continue reading The story behind Fortunate Son
Art and politics will never exist as separate entities, argues Ailsa Gillies in this fascinating article that explores their enduring affair. Continue reading Music and politics: An abiding affair
Digging through archives and eye-witness testimonies, Ailsa Gillies investigates the truth behind many of Bute’s Blazes that have been lost in history. Continue reading Bute blazes that have been lost in history
Using the metaphor of the Earth’s natural seasons and taking inspiration from Vivaldi’s classical pieces, Ailsa Gillies explores the life of her Grandmother through this seasonal poem. Continue reading The Four Seasons of Catherine
Just when you thought you knew all you could about Rothesay Castle, Ailsa Gillies presents 5 things you didn’t know. Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about Rothesay Castle
A casual stroll through a university hall led to Ailsa Gillies being in the possession of a blank, unknown record that was about to change how she listened to music. Continue reading This changed how I listen to music
Tragically passing before his musical success, Ailsa Gillies profiles Nick Drake from one song she heard on a jukebox. Continue reading Nick Drake: A profile of a doomed romantic
How did the people of Bute live 10,000 years ago? Find out in this short dive with Ailsa Gillies. Continue reading How the earliest settlers on Bute lived
“Turn on, tune in and drop out” was the message of the 60s. But, does this once gloried expression have a dark side? Ailsa Gillies investigates the use of LCD through the experience of Finn O’Hagan’s trip of travesty. Continue reading LSD: The gamble with mental health
From fires, death and world firsts, discover some truly fascinating and unique facts about Mount Stuart house in this article by Ailsa Gillies. Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about Mount Stuart
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