Braveheart A Gift of a Thistle tin whistle version by Leyna Robinson Stone

Come with me into the Scottish Highlands as I play a relaxing, extended version of ‘Gift of a Thistle’ and ‘Freedom’ from Braveheart on whistles, flutes and Celtic instruments, and take you on a journey of freedom across the beautiful and historic Scottish landscape.

It is always special for me to record and arrange a soundtrack by the incredible James Horner, who is one of my all time favourite composers and has been a big inspiration throughout my life. There is no one who captured emotion in melody in quite the same way that he did, and I hope to have honoured him and the incredible story of Braveheart with this arrangement. I also want to mention the original piper who played on the Braveheart score - Eric Rigler, who was a big influence in my taking up playing the whistle.

Huge thanks to my producer and videographer Dean Robinson-Stone (my brother) for helping me film, edit and bring this arrangement to life!