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The influence of others

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Shaun

While plotting the madness that was to become Two Fat Laddies, there was a question raised by Iain that neither of us could really answer. Would what we’re doing have an affect on anyone else out there? Neither of us … Continue reading →

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Niteworks gig in Glasgow next month to launch their debut EP

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Shaun

Among the highlights of this year so far for me was the Hebridean Celtic Festival. I dubbed it ‘probably the best music festival in the world’. Whether or not others believe that to be true also, it will be etched … Continue reading →

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The Lost Audioboos 2 – Shaun’s first cooked breakfast of 2011, The Coffee Pot, Stornoway

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Iain

Shaun had his first cooked Scottish breakfast in the Coffee Pot, Stornoway during our trip home in July. We recorded the event for posterity both in words and photos. Why not? Breakfast in Stornoway (mp3) Bookmark on Delicious Digg this … Continue reading →

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Hebridean Celtic Festival – probably the best music festival in the world

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Shaun

My formative years in Edinburgh’s pubs centered mainly around a trio of pubs. The Candlemakers Arms, The Ensign Ewart and The Royal Oak. Others featured too, of course, like the Tron Ceildih House, The Scotman Lounge, Maggie Dickson’s. But these … Continue reading →

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The Smile Isle

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Shaun

While my trip to the Outer Hebrides with Iain may have been decided upon within a matter of few months, in truth, it’s been 20 odd years in the planning. A Gaelic speaking, whisky supping girl from the flushes of … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Thoughts on Two Fat Laddies’ Hebridean Road Trip

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Iain

We’re just three sleeps away now from the Two Fat Laddies road trip to the Isles. On Wednesday we’ll be setting off ridiculously early to drive from Edinburgh to Lewis, via Skye, to hang out at the Hebridean Celtic Festival … Continue reading →

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Country Roads, Take Me Home

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Iain

So the ferry is booked then for the Hebridean Celtic Festival when Shaun and I will be tripping the light fantastic in my home town of Stornoway. We’re taking the bikes with us too so I think we’ll do our … Continue reading →

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Life is a Beach

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Iain

The Isle of Lewis can be stunningly gorgeous in all kinds of weather. Imperious in wind and gale and awe-inspiring when the Northern Lights are ablaze, but when the sun shines home can feel like our very own slice of … Continue reading →

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