Fiona Ritchie Mbe Dhumlitt

Fiona Ritchie MBE DHumLitt is an esteemed broadcaster, producer, and writer based in Scotland, renowned for creating and distributing music programming focused on Celtic roots through NPR. As the founder and owner of Fiona Ritchie Productions since 1990, Ritchie has developed influential radio content, including the acclaimed weekly program "The Thistle & Shamrock." Additionally, Ritchie serves as a Radio DJ for ThistleRadio, which was recognized as Best Online Music Show: Country/Folk/Blues in the 2017 Online Radio Awards. Ritchie's experience spans multiple roles, including a series consultant for BBC Northern Ireland and a freelance music presenter for BBC Radio. Ritchie began a career in radio at WFAE-FM before furthering academic pursuits at the University of Stirling and St. Andrews University, culminating in a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.