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 Â鶹ԼÅÄ 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 Â鶹ԼÅÄ 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’s Ration Packs
Any British soldier who took part in the World Wars will recall Maconochie’s ration packs
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Curry recipe Edinburgh Evening Courant
Duration: 00:52
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Khushi’s, one of Scotland’s 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’s 70 years since Scotland’s first Indian Restaurant, Khushi’s opened in Edinburgh
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- Tue 30 May 2017 13:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland
- Sun 4 Jun 2017 07:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland
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Time Travels
Susan Morrison explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland's past.
