Something Rhymes with Purple Auld Reekie
Sep 5, 2023
The hosts delve into the history and diverse range of performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They discuss entertainment in Edinburgh, from sword swallowers to comedians, and explore the origins of words related to clothing. The famous story of Bobby, the loyal terrier, and ghostly tales in Edinburgh are also discussed. They touch on therapy, embracing imperfections, and the symbolic meaning of 'thistle'. The significance of the thistle as a national symbol in Scotland is explored, including its association with the order of the thistle. The hosts discuss the 'if i' suffix, Robert Louis Stevenson's poem 'The Land of Nod', and promote their podcast.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Entertainment and Origins in Edinburgh
04:30 • 13min
The Story of Bobby and Ghostly Tales in Edinburgh
17:43 • 2min
Therapy, Embracing Imperfections, and the Word 'Thistle'
19:25 • 2min
The Thistle: A Scottish Symbol
21:15 • 11min
The 'if i' Suffix, Robert Louis Stevenson's Poem, and the Origin of 'Land of Nod'
31:57 • 3min