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Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.

Scotland has been blessed with some of the most exciting of gemstones, but knowing where to find them is the secret. The discovery of one book made all the difference to Kenneth Steven's hunting, as 'Scottish Gem Stones' by W J McCallien led him to the discovery of the riches to be found on Scotland's shores.

Presenter Kenneth Steven
Producer Mark Rickards

A Whistledown Scotland Production

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 21:45

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