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The Thistle & Shamrock: ThistleRadio Classics

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The Thistle & Shamrock

The Thistle & Shamrock: ThistleRadio Classics

Hear artists who are helping redefine the sound of today's music from Celtic roots. Artists include Dougie MacLean, Donal Lunny and Loreena McKennitt.

The Thistle & Shamrock: ThistleRadio Classics

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: New Tomorrow
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The Thistle & Shamrock

The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: New Tomorrow

Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean has been a Thistle favorite for decades. Join us as Fiona talks with her old friend about his newest album "New Tomorrow."

The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: New Tomorrow

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: 'New Tomorrow'

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The Thistle & Shamrock

The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: 'New Tomorrow'

Fiona Ritchie catches up with Scottish legend Dougie MacLean to chat about his latest album. Hear songs from this much-anticipated collection New Tomorrow, the live album Caledonia Cantata and more.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Dougie MacLean: 'New Tomorrow'

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Dougie MacLean On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Dougie MacLean On Mountain Stage

It's appropriate that the beloved Scottish singer-songwriter made his fifth appearance on Mountain Stage on the show's broadcast from the 2011 Celtic Connection Festival in Glasgow. Playing to a home crowd, MacLean broke out his unofficial national anthem, "Caledonia."

Dougie MacLean On Mountain Stage

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