Latha Dhomh 's Mi 'm Beinn a' Cheathaich
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1959.67.A4
Original Tape ID
Summary
The composer of this well-known waulking song tells how she went to the Misty Mountain to round up sheep. The song is best known because of its first section which praises MacNeil's galley. The lifestyle at Kisimul Castle is described.
Item Notes
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 150
'Songs Remembered in Exile' (J. L. Campbell ed., 1990) song 28, p. 128
'Scottish Tradition' no. 4 of Cassette Series: 'Calum & Annie Johnston - Songs, Stories & Piping From Barra' (The School of Scottish Studies) p. 22 of Notes. This has been reissued on CD.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Barra
Village/Place - Skallary
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Barra
Village/Place - Kisimul Castle
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good