• 8. The Arctic Tern
    Aug 8 2021

    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

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    41 mins
  • 7. The First of the Last
    Aug 1 2021

    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

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    41 mins
  • 6. Changing Tides
    Jul 26 2021

    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

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    33 mins
  • 5. Building a Nest
    Jul 18 2021

    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

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    35 mins
  • 4. Picking Up The Thread
    Jul 11 2021

    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

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    29 mins
  • 3. Tethered
    Jul 4 2021

    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

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    29 mins
  • 2. The January Man
    Jun 27 2021

    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

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    33 mins
  • 1. A New Arrival
    Jun 20 2021

    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

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    36 mins