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Cumha Chailein Ghlinn Iubhair

Date 1953
Track ID 78250
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1953.186.A3

Original Tape ID

SA1953.184.186

Summary

A lament for Colin Campbell of Glenure.

Item Notes

Transcribed in the School of Scottish Studies.

Colin Campbell of Glenure was known as 'The Red Fox' and was the government-appointed factor to the estates of the Stewarts in North Argyll. He was shot by an unknown person in the woods of Lettermore on 14th May 1752. A local man named James Stewart (Seumas a' Ghlinne) was blamed for the crime, arrested and eventually hanged, following a trial which many believe to have been rigged.

Item Subject/Person

Campbell of Glenure, Colin [Cailean Ghlinn Iubhair]

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good