Slowing Down in Abernethy Forest: A landscape for recovery

Thomson, Amanda

Slowing Down in Abernethy Forest: A landscape for recovery

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Thomson, Amanda (2022) Slowing Down in Abernethy Forest: A landscape for recovery.
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Creators/Authors:

Thomson, Amanda

Abstract:

Audio Essay for BBC Radio 3 show 'The Essay', and the series 'A Landscape of Recovery'

Recorded in situ in Abernethy Forest.

Writer and artist Amanda Thomson shares her close observations of the natural world in Abernethy Forest in the Scottish Highlands, and this audio essay, recorded while walking through Abernethy forests, discusses mental health and the importance of slowing down, being outside, watching, listening and being attentive to the outside world.

Written and read by Amanda Thomson
Recorded in Abernethy Forest in the Cairngorms National Park
Produced in Aberdeen by Helen Needham

Official URL:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001fnnv

Uncontrolled Keywords:

audio essay; nature writing; mental health; walking

Media of Output:

BBC RADIO 3

School/Academic Area:

School of Fine Art > Painting & Printmaking

Dates:

Date

Date Type

9 December 2022

Accepted

Status:

Published

Event Title:

Slowing down in Abernethy

Event Location:

BBC Radio 3

Event Dates:

Broadcast

Output Type:

Audio

Output ID:

8736

Date Deposited:

23 Feb 2023 16:48

Last Modified:

09 Mar 2023 08:46

Deposited By:

Amanda Thomson

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