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Books | For centuries, life has had its uppies and downies

March 12th, 2008 by John Turnbull

Review of Hugh Hornby, Uppies and Downies: The...
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Global Game Podcast 13, 21 Feb 08 (Hornby) [ 26:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted in History, Language, Podcast, Scotland | 5 comments

‘It wesnae a goal, Geoff’ | Worldwide, Scots lend ‘fitba’ their distinctive style

May 31st, 2007 by John Turnbull

On 13 Apr 1946, Scotland defeats England 1–0 at...
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Global Game Podcast 2, 31 May 07 [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted in History, Media, Podcast, Scotland | 2 comments

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