Description

In the bustling streets of 18th‑century Edinburgh, a witty wigmaker named Allan Ramsay becomes the unexpected centerpiece of a lively literary circle. Through witty banter and spirited conversations in the bustling salons of Castlehill, Ramsay’s charm draws the attention of the city’s legal elite, especially the charismatic lawyer James Ross and his daughter, the bright‑eyed Miss Christian “Kirsty” Ross. Their chance meetings over freshly dressed wigs spark a tender, if tentative, romance that unfolds against the backdrop of the Easy Club’s poetic gatherings and the city’s vibrant social scene.

As Ramsay navigates the delicate balance between his craft and his burgeoning reputation as a poet, listeners are treated to a vivid portrait of Edinburgh’s cultural heartbeat. The narrative captures the humor, ambition, and subtle courtship that define the early chapters of Ramsay’s life, inviting you to step into a world where poetry, fashion, and flirtation intertwine in delightful, unexpected ways.