UK history is rife with excuses to keep a boot on the neck of Scotland, our guest this week is shedding some light on one of the go-to anecdotes on Scotland’s so-called failure to launch. This week, we’re joined by Andy Clark and we’re chatting about the oft bemoaned Darien Scheme.
Our lovely guest, Andy
Gulf of Darien map (see dotted area)
William Paterson
'A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America', Lionel Wafer, 1699
One of the founding documents for the Company of Scotland aka the Darien company
Map of 'New Calidonia" c 1699
More on Andy:
Andy is originally from Blairgowrie, Perthshire and has been a professional actor for 25 years. He trained at Dundee College and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama (now the Conservatoire) and has worked extensively in Theatre, TV, Radio and the occasional film predominately in Scotland but also throughout the UK. He is a keen Arab (a Dundee United fan rather than of Middle Eastern descent) & lives in Glasgow with his partner, Kirstin, an artistic director, and their two girls, Frida & Maya.
Right now you can catch Andy in Mother Goose, The Glasgow Lifepanto touring community venues in Glasgow throughout December 2022.
Follow Andy @blairgadgie on Twitter
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