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The Road to AngusListener TakeoverThis week's episode our team respond to listeners comments and questions. And we've had some good ones over the past 13 episodes. If you like this episode keep the comments coming in and maybe we will do another. Also, this is our lastly weekly podcast, after this we will be moving to bi-weekly episodes. To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts...2020-07-0825 min
The Road to AngusInterview with the Author: Wendy H Jones Pt 2In support of our Summer Reading challenge "Reading Ahoy" and in conjunction with the Scottish Book Trust, The Road to Angus is delighted to bring you part 2 of a 2 part interview with the Dundee based writer Wendy H Jones. If you haven't listened to part one it is available here. In part 2 Wendy shares her best advice for aspiring writers, as well as discussing what writing has taught her and the questionable placement of Dundee sunrises. She also shares her recommended summer reads for the Reading Ahoy. Reading Ahoy is open to everyone regardless of age, to find...2020-07-0121 min
The Road to AngusInterview with the author: Wendy H Jones pt 1In support of our Summer Reading challenge "Reading Ahoy" and in conjunction with the Scottish Book Trust, The Road to Angus is delighted to bring you part 1 of a 2 part interview with the Dundee based writer Wendy H Jones. Along with discussing her well loved books, in part 1 part Wendy will discuss wild buffalo in Fife, her best advice on killing your boss and how best to convince her to write anything you like. Reading Ahoy is open to everyone regardless of age, to find out more about it please visit our website www.angusalive.scot or visit...2020-06-2424 min
The Road to AngusThe Gateway to the GlensThis week we are taking an in depth look at Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens museum. We'll be discussing the history of the building, from when its doors opened as a tolbooth up to its current incarnation as a museum.
To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts. To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or...2020-06-1728 min
The Road to AngusBrechin 800This week we are celebrating the 800th year of Brechin Cathedral, a jewel in the Brechin skyline. Eventhough the festivities around the anniversary have been postponed we still wanted to look at the history of this beautiful building and its impact on the town of Brechin. In this epidsode we will discuss everything from our old friends the Picts, to Scribes all the way to modern photography. You will also find out how a train wreak rebuilt the cathedral!
To find out more about Brechin Cathedral visit https://brechincathedral.org.uk/
To see some of...2020-06-1026 min
The Road to AngusThe Weird and the WonderfulThis week is the first episode of what we hope will become a series "the Weird and the Wonderful", where we discuss the more unusual objects in our collection. Episode 1 this week is the Taxidermy edition, where we will talk about our more unusual taxidermy animals, as well as the history of our collection and our objectives and goals with our Natural History Galleries.
To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know...2020-06-0322 min
The Road to AngusWhen James met JamesIn this week's episode, we are delving in to our art collection and focusing on one of Angus' most talented sons, James Watterston Herald. We will be discussing his early life, career, and everything in between, as well as theorizing on the revival of interest in his work just a few short years after his death.
If you would like to see some of Herald's or any other work held in our collection please visit our Artlink UK.
To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have...2020-05-2724 min
The Road to AngusGetting the Book BugIn this episode we are joined by Sylvia Main, the Children's and Families Libraries Lead to talk about the Scottish Book Bug programme and how it is encouraging literacy and a love of reading from a early age. We also discuss the challenges libraries face with moving activities and groups online during the lock down, as well as considering the Digital Poverty Gap and combating social isolation. To see some of the activities we currently have going on for Book Bug Week or if you have any comments please visit our facebook @ANGUSalivelibraries. Let us know what you think...2020-05-2023 min
The Road to AngusAfter the ApocalypseIn this episode we discuss one of our recent exhibition "After the Apocalypse" which was done in conjunction with Students at Montrose Academy. Find out where the idea came from, how we work with schools and what we have planned for the future. We debate the idea of meaningful engagement and what goals we have for running collaborations. The exhibition involved teaming up with a group of pupils from Montrose Academy to decide what objects from the museum’s collection they would use to survive in a new world after an Apocalypse.
To see some of th...2020-05-1335 min
The Road to AngusVE Day and the Men of the Black WatchIn this week's episode we are joined by Angus Provost Ronnie Proctor MBE, a retired Major of The Black Watch, in a special episode celebrating Victory in Europe. We will be discussing the role the Black Watch played in WW2, how war affected their families, some interesting facts you might not know and how VE Day wasn't the end of the war for everyone.
To see some of the other things we are doing in celebration of VE day or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums...2020-05-0623 min
The Road to AngusGenealogy at HomeThis week the wonderful Wilma talks us through the process of researching family history and shares her wisdom of how you can do this at home. ANGUSalive is delighted to announce that for the duration of the crisis all our library members both new and old can access ancestry.com resources through our online platform. Please follow the link to our website below to join.To see some of the objects we talk about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you...2020-04-2940 min
The Road to AngusLetter in your AtticIn this episode, Adeline and Heather discuss the role letters play in understanding history. As well as discussing some of the interesting letters in our archives and what makes them interesting. The answer might surprise you. To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts. To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot In...2020-04-2233 min
The Road to AngusThe archaeology of museumsIn this weeks episode, Adeline and John will discuss the relationship between Archaeology and Museums from its historical roots to its modern applications. We'll find out how everyday people have been adding to our collections for centuries, as well as discussing some of our more interesting pieces.
To see some of the objects we talk about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more about ANGUSAlive, p...2020-04-1526 min
The Road to AngusThe Picts in 2020In our inaugural episode, Curatorial Assistant James Wylie and Cultural Team Lead Adeline Kinsella discuss how modern technology is helping preserve, study and globalize the wonderful carved Pictish stones of Angus. We delve deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood natives of Eastern Scotland, and look at how the internet is allowing us to create Museums without Borders and bring our collections to your home.
To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and...2020-04-0832 minThe Road to AngusNew Podcast: The Road to Angus.... Coming soon!The Road to Angus, is a winding and exciting journey into the Cultural World in 2020. First Episode Wednesday 8th April 12pm.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angusalive/message2020-04-0601 min