The Thistle & Shamrock comes to listeners from Edinburgh, Scotland. Fiona Ritchie beckons listeners to her radio soundstage, in the rich warm accent of her homeland. There, for an hour each week, music, legend and the sturdy fiber of Celtic culture are woven into a richly embroidered tapestry. While the Thistle & Shamrock's magical strands reach back thousands of years, they also reflect an integral part of contemporary life in the Celtic fringe of Europe.