About this episode

Nicola Sturgeon discusses her life and political career in a candid conversation with Allan Little.

Listen as Former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, lifts the lid on her remarkable life as one of Scotland’s leading politicians in the 21st century as she recounts her journey from working-class Ayrshire to Bute House, in her candid memoir, Frankly. Featuring: Nicola SturgeonAllan Little Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com More From Nicola Sturgeon: (2025) Frankly (Pan Macmillan) at:https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/nicola-sturgeon/frankly/9781035040216 Audio Editor: Aedan Wilson

People in this episode

Host: Allan Little

Guest: Nicola Sturgeon

Topics covered

• politics
• memoir
• Scotland
• interview
• personal journey
• leadership

Keywords

• Nicola Sturgeon
• Allan Little
• politics
• memoir
• Scotland
• Bute House
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond Borders Scotland, Pan Macmillan

Books & works: Frankly

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