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Sgeulachd mu Mhac Iain Ghiorr a' goid crodh sa Mhorbhairne.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1974.118.A2

Original Tape ID

SA1974.118

Summary

A story about Mac Iain Ghiorr stealing cattle in Morvern.

Some said Mac Iain Ghiorr was a Henderson. He used his boat to steal cattle. There was a saying about two-faced people: "A black side and a white side, like Mac Iain Ghiorr's boat." He visited the Laird of Ardnacross one night. He plied him with whisky and told him stories until he fell asleep. He sailed to Morvern and stole a boatload of cattle. He returned to Ardnacross and continued telling stories when the old man woke up. When Mac Iain Ghiorr was accused of stealing the cattle, the Laird of Ardnacross swore he was with him all night.

Item Subject/Person

Mac Iain Ghiorr

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good