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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  2. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  10. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  11. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  12. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  15. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  18. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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