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Escaping the excisemen.

Track Information

Original Track ID

PN1966.012

Original Tape ID

PN1966.012

Summary

Escaping the excisemen.

An anecdote about a man who used to make whisky. One day, the excisemen paid a visit. The old woman, seeing them coming, pretended to be in labour and screamed her head off. This made them turn back.

Item Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Island - Lewis

Language

English

Genre

Story

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good