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Rachel’s inspiration:

Isobel Wylie Hutchison (1889-1982) was from Carlowrie in West Lothian and was a solo traveller and explorer of the Arctic and far North. As a botanist she collected hundreds of Arctic flowers and sent them back to Scotland and the UK. There is still a collection of her flowers at the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh today. In 1934, she became the first woman to receive the Mungo Park Medal from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. She documented her travels though letters, poetry and film, conveying her love of travel, nature and culture at a time when women were expected to stay at home and find a husband.

Nan Shepherd (1893 – 1981) was a writer and mountain walker from Cults Aberdeenshire. She wrote novels inspired by Scotland, and towards the end of the second world war, wrote ‘The Living Mountain’, inspired by her experiences of walking in the Cairngorms. It is beautiful, sensual, expressive writing, which has changed the way many people experience the mountains today.

This song was inspired by the observations and writings of both these amazing women, who took great pleasure from the land and being in and around nature.

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from Despite the Wind and Rain, released November 25, 2022
Lyrics by Rachel Walker and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
Music & arrangement by Rachel Walker
Strings arranged by Rachel Walker

Musicians:
Rachel Walker (Vocals, Piano)
Aaron Jones (Cittern)
Katrina Lee (Violin)
Patsy Reid (Violin)
Rhoslyn Lawton (Viola)
Alice Allen (Cello)

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Bringing together one of Scotland's finest Gaelic singers and songwriters with one of the country's foremost folk singers and accompanists, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs both from the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on vocal harmony and sensitive arrangements. ... more

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