BBC ALBA Trushadh: Series 7 Vintage Culture

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    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Scotland is enjoying a love affair with vintage style. Barely a weekend goes by in our cities without a vintage fair, flea market, or themed wedding. Even on the islands the success of tea dances, swing classes, big bands, and upcycled furniture suggests a growing nostalgia for bygone days.

    Amongst those we meet, costume designer, Donna Bryce-MacLeod from Glasgow who is a frequent visitor of vintage clothes stores, for both work and play. Dòl Eoin MacKinnon's vintage interest derives from his enduring love of the music of Buddy Holly.

    In Skye, Shona MacDonald rescues and upcycles old furniture. We also meet the niece of Jerry Lee Lewis' who runs her own American style diner in Wishaw, and we take a trip back in time with some Mods. Seann an Ùr - a fascinating look at the burgeoning vintage scene in Scotland

    Period7 Oct 2014

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    • TitleBBC Alba Trusadh - Series 7 - Vintage Culture
      Degree of recognitionNational
      Media name/outletBBC Alba
      Media typeTelevision
      Duration/Length/Size1 hour
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date7/10/14
      DescriptionProvided expert contribution/comment on the apparent 'retro' turn in contemporary Scottish popular culture and lifestyle
      URLwww.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04kfjzg
      PersonsCarlton Brick