The Shepherd's Tale

Badenoch Heritage

The Shepherd’s Tale: Join us to explore how the sheep farming story is experienced through novel, film, music and real life.

Talla Nan Ros Hall

<h3>What is the story of the shepherding life in the strath, past and present, and how do we tell it? Come along to this special evening to join a local farmer, a novelist, a film-maker and a musician share the tale. The conversation includes Campbell &amp; Sheena Slimon, Laggan shepherds and author of <a href="https://www.laggan.com/stells-stools-strupag.asp" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stells, Stools &amp; Strupag</a>; <a href="https://www.merrynglover.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Merryn Glover</a>, whose new novel, <a href="https://www.merrynglover.com/of-stone-and-sky/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Of Stone and Sky</a>, is set in the strath, with the disappearance of a shepherd at its heart; film-maker <a href="https://www.jillbrownmedia.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jill Brown</a>, who will show and talk about her short 2010 film, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjv1zZ7tNLY" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Blaragie Clippings</a>; and <a href="https://www.hamishnapier.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hamish Napier</a>, who will thread the evening together with traditional music. All the featured books, cds and dvds will be available for purchase on the night.</h3>The event will take place at Talla Nan Ros Hall, Kingussie and starts at 7.30 pm. Please arrive 10 mins early. Parking is roadside and there is disabled access to the hall.Pre-booking is essential.On arrival, please make yourself known to the Badenoch Heritage staff, who will check your registration. Face masks are required to be worn indoors, unless medically exempt. Sorry, no food or drink will be available. We look forward to meeting you at the event!Why not keep up to date with other events held by Badenoch Heritage throughout the year by becoming a member? It&#x27;s free. Application forms are available at https://badenochstorylands.com/about/Event organised by Badenoch Heritage (SCIO) and the Badenoch Great Place Project, as part of the Badenoch Heritage Festival. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Transport Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, The Highland Council and Historic Environment Scotland.

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