The story behind Sunday Bloody Sunday
Uncover the tragic tales of political unrest beneath U2’s Sunday Bloody Sunday with Ailsa Gillies’ ‘The Story Behind’ mini series. Continue reading The story behind Sunday Bloody Sunday
The story behind God Save The Queen
Sex, drugs and rock n’roll. In week 2 of ‘The Story Behind’ of Ailsa Gillies’ music & politics mini-series, explore the anarchy behind this iconic punk song by the Sex Pistols. Continue reading The story behind God Save The Queen
The story behind Fortunate Son
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
Music and politics: An abiding affair
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
Bute blazes that have been lost in history
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
The Four Seasons of Catherine
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
5 things you didn’t know about Rothesay Castle
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
This changed how I listen to music
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
Nick Drake: A profile of a doomed romantic
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 the earliest settlers on Bute lived
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
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