Sport in Scotland, pt. 3: Curling
Simply Scottish
English - February 19, 2014 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture scotland scottish celtic british mcdiarmid Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Join us as we illuminate the history of curling from medieval pastime to modern sport! Just what is curling, and how did it become the popular Olympic event it is today? From the purpose-built ponds of Scotland to the frozen reaches of Canada, from Chamonix to Sochi, celebrate with us this curious mix of athleticism, skill, and strategy on ice. Hear the Curler's Grace, discover the Scottish island where the world's curling stones are made, and enjoy some great Scottish music from Capercaillie, Fiona Mackenzie, Elaine Meyer, and more!