Atlantic: A Scottish Story
The Big Light / Noisemaker
Atlantic: A Scottish Story is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island - St Kilda.
St Kilda now lies deserted, but it was once home to a remarkable community. For hundreds of years, islanders endured extraordinary conditions and built a unique society. On 29 August 1930, the entire island boarded a ship and left their home, forever. The series tells that story, through the eyes of two young islanders and the paths they both choose. Home and heritage, identity and belonging, stretched across the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
The series was written by award-winning musical theatre partnership, Noisemaker - bookwriter/lyricist Scott Gilmour and composer, Claire McKenzie - and produced by The Big Light. Atlantic features a soaring original score, traditional Gaelic song and real location recordings from St Kilda itself, immersing listeners in a story about a community out on the edge of the world.
For more information, go to: thebiglight.com/atlantic
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8. The Arctic Tern
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
08/08/21 • 41 min
1963 - Skye and Quinn finally arrive on Hirta to find their home empty and forgotten.
1930 - The islanders are faced with a final decision; for their community to survive, they must leave Hirta for good. Sloane oversees the evacuation with the help of an old friend. Skye contemplates what future waits on the mainland. And Evie writes her final letter.
Featuring:
KIRSTY FINDLAY as EVIE MCCORMICK
SEBASTIAN LIM-SEET and David Hayman as QUINN WHYTE
DANIELLE FIAMANYA as SKYE SINCLAIR
Richard Rankin as sloane Sinclair
KATE DICKIE as MS CAMERON
LAWRENCE SMITH as ARLO MCCORMICK
John Kielty as Carey Whyte
Blythe duff as Fiadh McCormick
Iain Stannage as Boat Captain
Jeff Lamont as Captain of the Hebrides
AINSLEY HAMILL as THE VOICE OF HIRTA
SPECIAL thanks to ADAM KAPLAN, TYLER COLLINS, BRIAN JAMES O’SULLIVAN, JOHN MACAULEY, CAROLINE LYELL, ELEANOR GILMOUR, KATIE LUNDIE, TOMMY GA-KEN WAN, LAUREN GILMOUR, FINN ANDERSON, BLAIR ANDERSON, SAM COLL, JEFF LAMONT, HEATHER CHRISTIE, IAIN STANNAGE, STEFAN DEITERS, GRANT ANDERSON, MELANIE BELL AND JOHN GILMOUR for Additional Voices throughout the series.
Live musicians:
SALLY SIMPSON, MATTHEW HOWELLS, MARISSA WAITE, JOHN KIELTY and Andrew Huggan
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie. Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
7. The First of the Last
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
08/01/21 • 41 min
1914 - Eleven years have passed on Hirta. Evie tries to rein in her daughter, Skye, as the island mourns a difficult loss. Carey and Ms Cameron both pack up for the mainland. And as Evie and Quinn continue to write their letters, the rumble of war looms over them both.
1963 - Skye and Quinn make the final crossing to St Kilda.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Danielle Fiamanya as Skye Sinclair
Richard Rankin As Sloane Sinclair
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
John Kielty as Carey Whyte
Stefan Deiters as U-Boat Captain
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta
Also featuring John Gilmour, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Katie Lundie, Eleanor Gilmour, Finn Anderson and Lauren Gilmour as Islanders
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
6. Changing Tides
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
07/26/21 • 32 min
1902 - A steam boat arrives on Hirta with a new kind of cargo for the island; tourists. Fiadh and Ms Cameron come head to head. Sloane misfires on preparations for the wedding. And Evie comes to terms with her choice.
1964 - Quinn takes stock on Harris. The final stop before St Kilda.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh McCormick
Richard Rankin as Sloane Sinclair
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
Tommy Ga-Ken Wan as Sandy Duncan
Brian James O'Sullivan as Tour Guide
Finn Anderson as Minister of Glenorchy
Iain Stannage as Boat Captain
Danielle Fiamanya as Skye Sinclair
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice of Hirta
Also featuring Janice Forsyth, Fiona White, Cameron Angus Mackay, Brian McAlpine, John Gilmour, Grant Anderson, Blair Anderson, Eleanor Gilmour, Sam Coll, Iain Stannage, Jeff Lamont and Heather Christie as The Tourists.
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
5. Building a Nest
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
07/18/21 • 35 min
1901 - Time has passed on Hirta as Evie returns to full health. John McKenzie returns to the island to herald the death of Queen Victoria. Sloane makes Evie an offer and Quinn reaches Chicago.
1963 - Quinn arrives on Skye, edging closer to St Kilda.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
Richard Rankin as Sloane Sinclair
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
John Macauley as John McKenzie
Caroline Lyell as Grace Collins
Ainsley Hamill as the Voice of Hirta
Live musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
4. Picking Up The Thread
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
07/11/21 • 29 min
1899 - Quinn finally crosses the Atlantic and finds himself in the company of some unlikely companions. Fiadh and Evie begin to process Arlo’s accident. Ms Cameron prepares Hirta for the arrival of a new inhabitant.
1963 - Quinn’s crossing to Harris continues.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
Richard Rankin As Sloane Sinclair
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
Adam Kaplan as Frank Spinney
Tyler Collins as Charlie Boyd
Katie Lundie as Gitta Douglas
Additional voices by Melanie Bell
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
3. Tethered
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
07/04/21 • 28 min
1898 - Ms Cameron oversees the construction of new cottages on the island. Fiadh distances herself. Arlo grapples with his lack of responsibility on Hirta. And Evie receives a letter.
1963 - Old Quinn reaches Skye.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
John Kielty as Carey Whyte
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
Brian James O’Sullivan as Archie Thomson
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
2. The January Man
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
06/27/21 • 33 min
1897 - The end of the year approaches as the island prepares for Hogmanay celebrations and the arrival of John McKenzie, 'The January Man'. Fiadh questions Ms Cameron’s plans for Hirta and Quinn has a decision to make.
1963 - Boarding a ferry to Skye, Quinn continues his journey home.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
John Kielty as Carey Whyte
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
John Macaulay as John McKenzie
Blair Anderson as Thomas Crawford
Eleanor Gilmour as Ferry Operator
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
1. A New Arrival
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
06/20/21 • 35 min
1963 - An islander makes his way home after a lifetime across the sea.
1897 - Evie and Quinn prepare for the arrival of a new schoolmistress on Hirta and find a feathered friend in the process. Ms Cameron makes her presence felt in parliament. Carey braces the island for change. Quinn considers his and Evie’s place on Hirta.
Featuring:
Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick
Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte
Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick
Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron
John Kielty as Carey Whyte
Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick
Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta
Live Musicians:
Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty
Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.
Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic
COMING SOON - Atlantic: A Scottish Story
Atlantic: A Scottish Story
05/25/21 • 1 min
St Kilda now lies deserted, but it was once home to one of the hardiest and most remarkable communities anywhere in the world. For hundreds of years, islanders endured extraordinary conditions and built a unique society. That was until the 29th August 1930, when the entire island boarded a ship and left. Forever.
This series tells that story, through the eyes of two young islanders and the paths they both choose. It's a story about home, heritage and belonging, all stretched across the shores of the Atlantic.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Atlantic: A Scottish Story have?
Atlantic: A Scottish Story currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does Atlantic: A Scottish Story cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Music and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Atlantic: A Scottish Story?
The episode title '8. The Arctic Tern' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Atlantic: A Scottish Story?
The average episode length on Atlantic: A Scottish Story is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Atlantic: A Scottish Story released?
Episodes of Atlantic: A Scottish Story are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Atlantic: A Scottish Story?
The first episode of Atlantic: A Scottish Story was released on May 25, 2021.
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