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Smaointean Truagh a th' air m' Aigne

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1966.5.1

Original Tape ID

SA1966.005

Summary

The bard is sad and dejected because of the news which he has received from Appin that the tacksman of Glenure has been killed. The song contains much praise for Colin Campbell of Glenure, particularly for his personal qualities.

Item Notes

Colin Campbell of Glenure was shot and killed on 14th May 1752. James Stewart (Seumas a' Ghlinne) was wrongfully convicted for the murder and hanged on 8th November 1752.

See:
'Songs of Duncan Bàn MacIntyre' (A. MacLeod ed., 1952) p. 68

Item Subject/Person

Cailean Ghlinn Iubhair [Campbell, Colin]

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Barra

Island - Barra

Village/Place - Eoligarry

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good