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The Thistle & Shamrock: St. Andrews Tales and Traditions St. Andrew is a patron saint shared by Scotland, Ukraine, Barbados, and a few other lands. Host Fiona Ritchie marks the Scottish patron saint's day with a special show.
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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program

The Thistle & Shamrock: St. Andrews Tales and Traditions

The Thistle & Shamrock: St. Andrews Tales and Traditions

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St. Andrew is a patron saint shared by Scotland, Ukraine, Barbados, and a few other lands. Host Fiona Ritchie marks the Scottish patron saint's day with classic tracks and new releases from Blazin' Fiddles, Karine Polwart, Jean Redpath and John McCusker.

Special Series

The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program