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The 'King o Nochty' unsuccessfully challenged to a fight.

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Date
Track ID 2484
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1955.67.A1

Original Tape ID

SA1955.067

Summary

The 'King o Nochty' unsuccessfully challenged to a fight.

The 'King o Nochty' was known as a fighter. A tall Deeside lad came to challenge him. The King o Nochty went into the house and brought out two swords, inviting the challenger to choose his weapon. The challenger protested that it was nieves [fists] that he fought with, and went away. The King o Nochty was born at Aldachuie, then took a place at the Mains of Glenbuchat.

Item Subject/Person

King o Nochty

Language

Scots

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good