Griogal Cridhe
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1956.22.B3
Original Tape ID
Summary
Lullaby/lament fragment by the wife of Gregor Ruadh MacGregor of Glenstrae in mourning for his execution at Kenmore in 1570 under the orders of Colin Campbell of Glenorchy.
Item Notes
4 verses sung plus chorus at the beginning and end.
This lament, sung as a lullaby, is attributed to the widow of Gregor MacGregor of Glenstrae, who was beheaded in 1570. There are many versions of the song 'Griogal Cridhe' and these are available in other sources.
See:
'Bàrdachd Ghàidhlig' (Watson ed., 1959) p244
'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' (A. L. Gillies ed., 2005)) p140
'One hundred and five songs of occupation from the Western Isles of Scotland' (F. Tolmie ed., 1911) Song 41 p. 196
'Gesto Collection'(K.N. MacDonald ed., 1895) Appendix p. 25
'Còisir a' Mhòid' 4 (An Comunn Gaidhealach, 1940) p. 51
Item Subject/Person
MhicGriogair, Griogair Ruadh
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good