Free animated, Full-Length version of the Boy and the Bunnet in English & Gàidhlig

While lockdown continues Big Sky is delighted to release a full-length animation of the Boy and the Bunnet, created by John McGeoch of Arts in Motion. Great to watch with kids of all ages - remember you can also access the related teaching material here and have some educational fun during lockdown (all approved by the SQA). For every 250 views we’ll donate a Boy and the Bunnet book or CD to an education authority to share in schools after lockdown - so spread the word! And enjoy the magic of James Robertson’s words and James Ross’s music all over again!

For more activities, downloads and resources, visit The Boy and the Bunnet website.

more about The Boy and the Bunnet

An original and ground-breaking project developed by an award-winning team, The Boy & The Bunnet brings together traditional music with lyrical story-telling in both Scots and Gaelic to create an rich media adventure for children from 7 to 12 years old.

With words by the award-winning writer, James Robertson and music by James Ross, one of Scotland's foremost pianists and composers - the project is a truly magical experience for all the family......

www.theboyandthebunnet.com

Trailer for The Boy and the Bunnet at the Edinburgh Fringe 2013.

Project Credits

Created by:
Words by James Robertson
Music by James Ross
Animation by John McGeoch
Gaelic by Aonghas MacNeacail
Illustrations by Jojo Norris
Produced by Bryan Beattie

Performed by:
James Ross on Piano
Fraser Fifield on Pipes & Whistle
Corinna Hewat on Clarsach
Patsy Reid on Fiddle
Neil Johnstone on Cello
Angus Lyon on Accordion
Signy Jakobsdottir on Percussion
Gerda Stevenson as the Narrator
Wilma Kennedy as the Narrator (Gaelic)

What the press said

“Writer James Robertson has woven a selkie, majestic stag and mysterious woodland beast into his colourful Scots narrative, adding just the right amount of peril to keep young minds hooked, but not fearful.”

— The Scotsman

Visit the website

The Boy and the Bunnet website has activities, music, videos and teachers resources to help everyone get the most from this wonderful tale.
www.theboyandthebunnet.com