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Na sìthichean a' marcachd air mart.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1971.254.A6

Original Tape ID

SA1971.254

Summary

Cows being ridden by the fairies.

Some people believed that if a cow became uncontrollable, she was being ridden by the fairies. This was cured by striking the affected beast with one's belt. On one occasion, a certain woman cured a beast by striking it with her garter.

Recording Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Parish - Tain

Village/Place - Tain

Item Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Parish - Gairloch

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good