Schooling in Vatersay.
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1964.80.B6
Original Tape ID
Summary
Schooling in Vatersay.
Pupils learned prayers and hymns at school. They learned the catechism in Gaelic. They did not read the Bible. They were not allowed to speak Gaelic in school, but were not punished for doing so. They spoke Gaelic in the playground.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Vatersay
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good