The Great Glen

from The Essay · host BBC Radio 3

With its title drawn from an essential work by ARB Haldane, 'New Ways through the Glens' is Kenneth Steven's personal reflection on the changes brought to the people and landscape of the Scottish Highlands by the arrival of roads and canals in the 18th and 19th centuries.In this Essay, he looks at the ambitious project to build a canal through the heart of the Highlands along the Great Glen, linking east and west.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 22, 2018

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

The Great Glen

0:00 13:30

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Essay?

This episode is 13 minutes long.

When was this The Essay episode published?

This episode was published on February 22, 2018.

Can I download this The Essay episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!