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			<title><![CDATA[Letter To Gaelic Learners]]></title>

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Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a &#039;letter&#039;, specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language.
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(C) BBC 2008
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 21 Nov 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 490]]></title>
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This week, Roddy examines several Sutherland place names. Also, hear an unusual story about a couple who moved into Srathan Bothy in 2000 along with their animals.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081121-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 14 Nov 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 489]]></title>
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This week Roddy re-acquaints us with an offical bird of state in America.  The name of the bird looks like a Greek word, however the name originated from Gaelic.  Find out about the name, the state and the mighty bird itself!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081114-1155b.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 07 Nov 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 488]]></title>
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The final instalment of the fascinating school, Keil School, is given.  Rugby and Gaelic are added to the school's curriculum - two big, bold moves!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081107-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 31 Oct 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 487]]></title>
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The foundations of the school in Keil  were laid by Sir William MacKinnon.  Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081031-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 24 Oct 08: Litir do luchd ionnsachaidh]]></title>
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Campbeltown in Kintyre is the setting of this week's letter.  Roddy points out a striking memorial in the town.  The figure is of William MacKinnon, a wealthy mercant who originated there.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081024-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 17 Oct 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 485]]></title>
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In this final instalment, we find out what effect McKenzie's policies had on the Maori.  We learn which areas he was radical in and what area he was extremely conservative in.  We also learn of how Sir John died.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081017-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 10 Oct 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 484]]></title>
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Last week we found out what incident shaped Sir John McKenzie's policies.  Find out this week about one of those policies and the "999 year lease".
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081010-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 03 Oct 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 483]]></title>
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Sir John McKenzie, a famous Gaelic-speaking 19th century politician, is the subject of this week's letter. Find out how some etched names on a church window influenced him
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20081003-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 26 Sep 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh]]></title>
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The terrible consequesnces of the statutes of Iona are further explored in this week's letter.  Find out the effects that this had on the Gaels and Gaelic.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080926-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 19 Sep 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 481]]></title>
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A terrible event in the Gaels' history occurred 400 years ago.  Roddy looks back on the Statutes of Iona and the terrible effect that they had on the Gaelic language.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080919-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 12 Sep 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 480]]></title>
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Roddy travels to Wales this week.  He is enchanted by the red kite.  The hawk was obliterated in Scotland twenty years ago. The hawk has a rich history which is illustrated in this week's podcast.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080912-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 05 Sep 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh]]></title>
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Roddy explores the history of Stanley in Perthshire this week.  The region's Gaelic roots are explored as he looks to the area's cotton mills.  The thistle's importance also stemmed from that area, saving Scots from a vicious end from some barefooted, bloodthirsty Vikings!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080905-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 29 Aug 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 478]]></title>
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An ancient feud between the MacSorlie family and Clan Chattan in the Glen Nevis area comes to a violent conclusion when an irate piper plays a war tune.  You’ll find out what happened and how the cave, Uamh Shomhairle, played its part and got its name in this week’s podcast.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080829-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 22 Aug 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 477]]></title>
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Continuing the theme of the Orkney islands, Roddy sails down the Òigh-sgeir in the hope of seeing some sharks, but what happens when he and his fellow voyagers get a bit more than they bargained for?
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080822-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 15 Aug 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 476]]></title>
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Roddy is at sea for this week's letter. On a recent trip to Orkney he discovered seasickness for the first time.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080815-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 08 Aug 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 475]]></title>
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Could the origin of the ancient Kirkwall Ba' game lie with the battle between two earls?  This was a vicious and bloody battle in which even the victor ultimately met his violent end!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080808-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 01 Aug 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 474]]></title>
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The place-names of Orkney are examined this week, including the Glens of Kinnaird on Hoy. Roddy questions whether this name is of Highland origin, just as scholar Hugh Marwick had done years beforehand.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080801-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 25 Jul 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 473]]></title>
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The similarities between Highland and Scandanavian place names are examined this week.  During a recent trip to Orkney, Roddy discovered the majority of the island's place names derived from the old Norse language.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080725-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 18 Jul 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 472]]></title>
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Find out what became of the prince in the final instalment of 'The Three Green Dogs' tale. Also, Roddy offers an explanation as to how the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond got its name.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080718-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 11 Jul 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 471]]></title>
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The fascinating tale of 'The Three Green Dogs' continues this week. In this part, the prince comes under the influence of somebody out to do him harm.  Listen to this letter and find out what the wrongdoer does and how the mighty hounds react to this!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080711-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 04 Jul 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 470]]></title>
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A magic tale of three green dogs, Knowledge, Swiftness and Heaviness are the topic of this week's letter.  They are bought by a prince and they help him catch deer, but can they help their royal owner overcome battle with some mischievous giants?
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080704-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 27 Jun 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 469]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Gaelic speakers in Scotland are confident that they have a Gaelic minister looking after the language's interests. Roddy looks to the nineteenth century, when there was a movement to protect Scottish and Irish Gaelic, in Canada!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080627-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 20 Jun 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 468]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich.  Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080620-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 13 Jun 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 467]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Gaelic has many names for the fingers!  Roddy starts off this week's letter with a rhyme his kids learnt at nursery and muses on how the fingers got their splendid names.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080613-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 06 Jun 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 466]]></title>
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This week's letter looks at the Isle of Skye's famous mountains, The Cuillins.  There are many theories as to where their name came from, ranging from two Gaelic heroes, a plant, to ancient Norse words from Viking invaders!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080606-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 30 May 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 465]]></title>
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We all know of St Columba, who connects Scotland with Gleann Cholm Cille in Ireland, however, this week Roddy tells of another connection.  Listen to this tale of a very famous Jacobite fleeing Culloden to Gleann Cholm Cille.  Can you guess who it is?
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080530-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 23 May 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 464]]></title>
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This week, a magic mist in a Donegal glen is explained in a St Columba folk tale.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080523-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 16 May 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 463]]></title>
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The traditional tale of "The Lass that Was Sold"  reaches its incredible conclusion.  Prepare to be amazed as to what happens at the end of her epic journey!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080516-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 09 May 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 462]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The traditional tale of "The Lass that was Sold" continues in this week's letter
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080509-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 02 May 08 Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 461]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The traditional tale, The Lass that was Sold, is the subject of Letter 461.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080502-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 25 Apr 08 Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 460]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week, Roddy tells about the ghost of the redcoat soldier, Arthur Davies.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080425-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 18 Apr 08 Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 459]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Arthur Davies, a wealthy, well-liked redcoat soldier is the subject of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080418-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 11 Apr 08 Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 458]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Roddy continues the tale of the last Jacobite to die on Drumossie Moor at the Battle of Culloden, join him as he recounts the life and times of Patrick Grant!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080411-1400.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 04 Apr 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 457]]></title>
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The Battle of Culloden is visited in this week's letter. Roddy remembers Patrick Grant, the last man to die on the battlefield and recounts his story.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080404-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 28 Mar 08 - Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 456]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week's letter discusses Springtime.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080328-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 21 Mar 08 - Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 455]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The original Gaelic names given to the months of the year are the subject of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080321-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 14 Mar 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 454]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Saint Paul's mystical powers over animals are the subject of this week's letter
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080314-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 07 Mar 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 453]]></title>
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A Celtic tale is disclosed, this week.  Travel with Roddy to a Breton Monastery and learn about Saint Paul!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080307-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 29 Feb 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 452]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Letter 452 tells the story of The Beggar's Death.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080229-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 22 Feb 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 451]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A Perthshire ghost is the topic of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080222-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 15 Feb 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 450]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A gaelic song about curling is the subject of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080215-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 08 Feb 08: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 449]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week, Roddy tells us of a 19th century song written about curling.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080208-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 01 Feb 08: Litir do luchd-ionnsachaidh 448]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week, Roddy looks at the shamrock and the unique position it holds in Irish storytelling.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080201-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 25 Jan 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 447]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Roddy visits a new exhibition about whales which leads him on to tales about a very famous whale!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080125-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 18 Jan 08: Litir do luchd-Ionnsachaidh 446]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Various expressions, similar in both Gaelic and Scots, are examined.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080118-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 11 Jan 08: Litir do luchd-Ionnsachaidh 445]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The sailing boat, The Linnet, is the subject of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080111-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 04 Jan 08: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 444]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A tongue twister from Broomton is the topic of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20080104-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 28 Dec 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 443]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A verse about Dornoch is the topic of this week's letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071228-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 21 Dec 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 442]]></title>
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19th century poverty is central to this week's letter.  Roddy outlines the situation and describes a modern group that ensure the impact is never forgotten.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071221-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 14 Dec 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 441]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Find out what happens when Roddy accepts an invitation from an Irish Haad of State to visit the most beautiful place on the Emerald Isle`!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071214-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 07 Dec 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 440]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week, hear all about Finan MacDonald from Knoydart who fought a bison with his bare hands and survived!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071207-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 30 Nov 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 439]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Another story abouth Boban Saor from Mingulay.  This time Roddy explores the extraordinary way that his son got his wife.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071130-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 23 Nov 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 438]]></title>
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From Mingulay to Cape Breton, Roddy gives us a different account of what happened to Boban Saor in this extraordinary tale!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071123-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 16 Nov 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 437]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A new book about the people of Mingulay is the topic of this week's letter. Although he's reluctant to give too much away, he shares a tale about one of the island's characters.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071116-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 09 Nov 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 436]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Johann Von Lamont's short biography comes to its interesting conclusion.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071109-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 02 Nov 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 435]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The transformation from to Iain MacIlleDhuibh Johnann Von Lamont, the famous Highland Anstronomer is outlined in this week's letter. A brief history is given on his amazing life.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071102-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 26 Oct 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 434]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
You'll have stars in your eyes when you listen to this week's letter.  Roddy indroduces the most famous astronomer to hail from the Highlands, however from the chap's name, you'd be correct to have your doubts!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071026-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 19 Oct 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 433]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Continuing the recent theme of saints associated with the lovely landscape of Loch Lomond, Roddy turns his attention to a buddy of Paisley.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071019-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 12 Oct 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 432]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Roddy divulges last week's mystery and reveals the popular folklore and the the Scottish hero who's to blame!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071012-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 05 Oct 2007: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 431]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
This week, Roddy takes us on a journey to an island near Loch Lomond, Inchcailloch.  He outlines the island's intriguing history and leaves us wondering what exactly is out there?
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20071005-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 28 Sep 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 430]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Children's rhymes and sayings from the different areas of Scotland are on the tip of Roddy's tongue this week.  Listen and love his comparisons and distinctions from all over Scotland!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070928-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 21 Sep 07: Litir Do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 429]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Discover what happened in this month's letter when King James I invited the clann chiefs of the Highlands to meet him in 1427.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070921-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 14 Sep 07: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 428]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Roddy revisits last week's 15th century poem and examines its inspiration - The Battle of Inverlochy.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070914-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 7 Sep 2007: Litir Do Luchd-Ionnsachaidh 427]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A comparison between a 15th Century Gaelic poem and a traditional: proverb. Roddy wonders what came first?
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070907-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 31 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 426]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
An tale of a spear with supernatural powers!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070831-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 24 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 425]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A tale of Cuchulainn's strength and might, as he battles warriors single-handledly in Ireland!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070824-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 24 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 425]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A tale of Cuchulainn's strength and might, as he battles warriors single-handledly in Ireland!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070824-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 24 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 425]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
A tale of Cuchulainn's strength and might, as he battles warriors single-handledly in Ireland!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070824-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 17 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 424]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
Cuchulainn and Fionn MacCumhail make heroic appearances in this week's letter!
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070817-1155a.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letter: 10 Aug 07: Litir do Luchd Ionnsachaidh 423]]></title>
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<![CDATA[
The 18th Century Gaelic poet Alasdair Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair is the topic of this week's Letter.
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<link>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/letter/letter_20070810-1155.mp3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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