An Ulster-Scots explorer and princess, a Ballymoney historian remembered, a poem from Ann McMaster and a bit of tartan brass.
Honouring the local woman who became an explorer and native-American princess, remembering historian Alex Blair, a poem from Ann McMaster and music from Scotland鈥檚 top brass.
Helen Mark chats with historian David Hume about the fascinating Martha Craig 鈥� the latest recipient of an Ulster History Circle blue plaque. Born in 1866 in Gleno, near Larne, she was a remarkable woman by anyone鈥檚 standards; explorer, scientist and WW1 nurse, she earned the respect of the Ojibway Tribe in Northern Ontario who made her a Native American Princess.
Jonnie Crawford reports on an exhibition in Ballymoney focusing on the life of Alex Blair 鈥� local teacher, historian, writer and raconteur. There鈥檚 a poem from Ann McMaster to help us slow down and enjoy the morning air and Willie Hill meets Fraser Graham of Whitburn Brass Band in Scotland.
As always, listeners are welcome to send their comments, feedback, details of an Ulster-Scots event they鈥檇 like to promote, or a good yarn to share 鈥� email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk.
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- Sun 24 Oct 2021 18:03麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
