About this episode

This episode features a calming reading of a story depicting the everyday life of a young Scotsman in 19th century Scotland.

Tonight’s reading comes from Harry Muir: A Story of Scottish Life, published in 1905, written by Mrs. Oliphant, and it follows the everyday experiences of a young Scotsman as he grows up among the people, traditions, and landscapes of Scotland, offering a gentle portrait of family life, community, and the quiet rhythms of the nineteenth century.---🌙 Bore You to Sleep – Calm Bedtime Stories for AdultsCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast that helps adults unwind and drift off through calm, monotone readings of classic public-domain books. Each episode is intentionally slow, soothing, and designed to quiet your racing thoughts, the perfect bedtime story for adults seeking a peaceful night’s rest.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.If you would like, you can also say hello at BoreYouToSleep.com where you can support the podcast. I’m also on Twitter and Instagram @BoreYouToSleep. You can also find me on Facebook by searching Bore You to Sleep…

People in this episode

Host: Teddy

Topics covered

• Scottish life
• family traditions
• 19th century
• community
• sleep aid

Keywords

• sleep story
• Scottish life
• calm narration
• bedtime story
• public-domain books

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harry Muir: A Story of Scottish Life

Places: Scotland

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