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Rebel Lives: Robert Burns

Sophie Johnson and Chris Bambery are joined by Scots writer Billy Kay to discuss Scotland's most famous literary figure - Robert Burns. Burns class background powerfully informed his worldview and art. Derided as sentimental and romantic by some, does Burns in fact speak through the centuries to o…

S13E44 Guest Special: Billy Kay

An absolute treat in store for our latest episode as author and broadcaster Billy Kay joins some of the regulars on the podcast.  John, Charlie, Josh, Krys and Scott J are on as we reflect on Scotland's friendly against Netherlands and look ahead to our friendly against Northern Ireland. There is …

Billy Kay chats to Pat Byrne about his new book ’Born in Kyle' a loveletter tae a Ayrshire childhood

Welcome to Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 102.  Today, Pat chats with Billy Kay – writer, broadcaster, multi-award-winning producer and promoter of the Scots language. Billy has a new book called 'Born in Kyle: A Love Letter to an Ayrshire Childhood.' I recommend it wholeheartedly; …

377: Billy Kay, Len Pennie and Sir Alexander McCall Smith - Boswell Book Festival

A show chiefly in the Scottish dialect this week as we head to the Boswell Book Festival to talk to writer, broadcaster and language activist Billy Kay about his book Born in Kyle; poet, Scots language and mental-health advocate Len Pennie reads us some Poyums and we hear from the prolific author a…

Celebrating Robert Fergusson

Discover the Edinburgh poet who inspired Robert Burns, and whose impact extends well beyond the pages of his works to the city’s landscape, and even the treatment of brain injuries.  ‘The Collected Works of Robert Fergusson: Reconstructing Textual and Cultural Legacies’ is a two-year research proje…

A Taste of Burns

Burns Night 2025 is fast approaching and we've been out and about collecting poetry and stories to create a celebratory podcast episode. Featuring: 00:02:17 To A Louse - performed by Marlene Halliday 00:05:36 Oh Tibbie, I hae Seen the Day - performed by Susi Briggs 00:08:07 Tibbie's Reply - wri…

Dundee

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Dundee answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks. Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers Jocky Petrie, Sarah Rankin, Rachel McCormack and Paula McIntyre. The panel discuss cooking with wine, haggis nachos, and whether chips are an acceptable topp…

2. Scots Language and Scottish Worlds – with Billy Kay

This episode's guest is Billy Kay, the Scottish writer, broadcaster and lifelong advocate for the Scots language and the status of its speakers. Our conversation is, of course, in and about Scots, but we also journey further afield from the deep ties between Scotland and France to broader questions…

Billy Kay - Born In Kyle

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast, Ali spoke to writer and broadcaster Billy Kay to hear about his memoir Born In Kyle: A Love Letter tae an Ayrshire Childhood, but the conversation turns to so much more. Billy talks about his lifelong passion for Scots language and culture, and explains that …

Billy Kay: If Scots knew their history we'd be independent tomorrow

Digital Editor Laura Pollock sits down with Scots language campaigner and independence activist Billy Kay in this episode of The National Meets. Join The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe