Building Bridges

A powerful, emotionally rich Scottish audio drama about love, betrayal, community upheaval, and the cost of coming home.

A moving, character‑driven story set against the demolition and redevelopment of 1960s Glasgow — blending social history with gripping human drama.

About the Audiobook

Building Bridges – A Moving Scottish Audio Drama

Building Bridges is set in 1965 in Anderston, Glasgow — a community on the brink of transformation as homes are demolished to make way for the Kingston Bridge and the new inner‑city motorway.

When Billy Speirs’ estranged wife, Bernie, returns home because her mother has taken seriously ill, old wounds reopen. What follows is a deeply human story of bitterness, betrayal, loyalty, and the enduring strength of love in a community being physically and emotionally torn apart.

As Anderston faces demolition and renewal, Billy and Bernie must confront painful truths, examine loyalties, and decide whether their fractured relationship can survive the upheaval around them. The heart of the community is being ripped out — just as Billy’s heart has been.

Featuring a rich ensemble cast and grounded in real Glasgow history, Building Bridges is a poignant, atmospheric drama that brings a vanished world vividly to life.

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Why You'll Love This Drama

• A powerful Glasgow story: Set during the real redevelopment of Anderston in the 1960s.
• Emotional depth: A tale of heartbreak, reconciliation, and the resilience of love.
• Rich ensemble cast: Multiple performers bring the community and characters vividly to life.
• Authentic social history: A drama rooted in the lived experience of a changing city.
• Perfect for fans of Scottish drama: Atmospheric, heartfelt, and beautifully performed.

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Cast & Production Credits

Release Date: 05 January 2021

Listening Length: 1 hour and 41 minutes

Language: English (Unabridged)

Author: Marie Dunlop

Cast: Diane Books, Natalie Moore Williams, John Scougall, Etta McGroarty, Lucy Goldie, Barry Robertson

Director and Producer: Barry Robertson

Publisher: The Grey Hill

Program Type: Audiobook

Version: Unabridged

Additional Production Notes

Set during the redevelopment of Glasgow’s Anderston district, this audio edition brings to life a community facing demolition, renewal, and emotional upheaval. A powerful ensemble performance captures the heartache, humour and humanity of a city in transition.

Part of The Grey Hill’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Scottish stories, voices and history.

A moving, atmospheric and unforgettable journey through love, loss, and the changing face of Glasgow.