The Diaspora Tapestry
Susan Morrison gets a preview of the Diaspora tapestry before it returns to Prestonpans, explores the history of Scotland's love of curry, and visits Edinburgh's first curry house.
From Roman emperors to Machiavellian monarchs: Susan Morrison mines the rich, sometimes murky, depths of Scotland's past in this exciting new history series for 麻豆社 Radio Scotland.
This week on Time Travels, Susan Morrison gets a sneak preview of the Diaspora tapestry, before it returns to its original home in Prestonpans in time for East Lothian's 3 Harbour's Arts Festival, she reveals the Scots love of curry and spice and the story behind the first curry house in Edinburgh. Less appetising, is Maconochie's stew but during the first World War, British Troops marched for miles on it. In our regular World War One at Home series, we discover some of the unfortunate side-effects of Maconochie's "Meat and Vegetable Ration" from the Fraserburgh Heritage Centre, who have researched the local connection.
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Fraserburgh, Scotland - Maconochie鈥檚 Ration Packs
Any British soldier who took part in the World Wars will recall Maconochie鈥檚 ration packs
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Curry recipe Edinburgh Evening Courant
Duration: 00:52
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Khushi鈥檚, one of Scotland鈥檚 first Indian Restaurants
Duration: 01:09
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Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
Duration: 00:59
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry on display in St Giles before coming home to Prestonpans
Curry Recipe Edinburgh Evening Couriant 5 July 1798
It鈥檚 70 years since Scotland鈥檚 first Indian Restaurant, Khushi鈥檚 opened in Edinburgh
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 May 2017 13:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland
- Sun 4 Jun 2017 07:00麻豆社 Radio Scotland