Patrick Mòr MacCrimmon and his escape from prison.
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
53256
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1953.055.A3
Original Tape ID
Summary
Patrick Mòr MacCrimmon and his escape from prison.
Pipe Major William MacLean tells how Patrick Mòr MacCrimmon was imprisoned after the Battle of Sheriffmuir. After many attempts he eventually escaped, naked, and covered himself with a straw rope. Finally he got to Lochaber and went to Locheil's castle. He fixed his pipes for the chief's piper and played the pibroch 'Too Long in this Condition', which he composed in prison. Locheil heard the piping, recognised him and offered him hospitality.
Item Subject/Person
MacCrimmon, Patrick Mòr
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good