Could not agree more - When this was on TV (on the rare occasion that my dad could afford to rent a TV so that we could watch), I was a young kid who lived in the worst slum in Glasgow (well tbh, the worst in the whole of Europe). Even after I escaped to Ayrshire (just me, not my family), this was all a dream to me - I couldn't believe he was talking of the same country that I lived in. Fortunately, where I ended up in Ayrshire was right next to the countryside. When I got older I couldn't wait to get out and enjoy the countryside Tom had shown me. Getting on a wee bit now but thanks to Tom I still enjoy the great outdoors that Scotland has on offer.
Anyone who's interested; That lovely music is from 'The Tannahill Weavers' album 'The old womans dance' and the song is 'Gloomy winter's noo awa' It was later adapted for that famous piece in the film 'The Piano' (the heart asks pleasure first) If you like the Tannahill Weavers, you will like a similar group 'The Whistlebinkies' if anyone else can suggest Scottish similar folk groups, please do!
Thank you for uploading this. I first discovered this program on late night tv in 2003. I loved it instantly, and loved hearing the stories from people who have now sadly long since passed.
People shouldn't be allowed to forget this!! It should be shown in geography classes at school
Could not agree more - When this was on TV (on the rare occasion that my dad could afford to rent a TV so that we could watch), I was a young kid who lived in the worst slum in Glasgow (well tbh, the worst in the whole of Europe). Even after I escaped to Ayrshire (just me, not my family), this was all a dream to me - I couldn't believe he was talking of the same country that I lived in. Fortunately, where I ended up in Ayrshire was right next to the countryside. When I got older I couldn't wait to get out and enjoy the countryside Tom had shown me. Getting on a wee bit now but thanks to Tom I still enjoy the great outdoors that Scotland has on offer.
@@Theagchm Nice one.
Yes.
What a guy was Mr Weir. It was one of the best television programmes. All interesting folk. And Finlay was an excellent piper too.
Wonderful TV series❤❤
Thank you so much for posting these.
No worries!
Anyone who's interested; That lovely music is from 'The Tannahill Weavers' album 'The old womans dance' and the song is 'Gloomy winter's noo awa' It was later adapted for that famous piece in the film 'The Piano' (the heart asks pleasure first) If you like the Tannahill Weavers, you will like a similar group 'The Whistlebinkies' if anyone else can suggest Scottish similar folk groups, please do!
Thank you for uploading this. I first discovered this program on late night tv in 2003. I loved it instantly, and loved hearing the stories from people who have now sadly long since passed.
You're very welcome Tasendia, Glad your enjoying watching them.
Fantastic!
Classic TV series
brilliant!
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