Biodh an Deoch-s’ an Làimh mo Rùin
Unknown Person
Campbell, Marion, 1868-1971 (3469)Track Information
Original Track ID
XVII(OT)
Original Tape ID
Summary
A certain Clanranald girl was expelled from the castle. She ended up in Skye where she got employment as a servant. She composed this song one day. Her brother, who was visiting, recognised her.
Item Notes
See:
'Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia' (H. Creighton/C. MacLeod eds. 1964) p. 208
'Songs remembered in exile' (John L. Campbell ed., 1990) p. 124
'The MacDonald Collection of Gaelic Poetry' (Revs A. and A. MacDonald eds., 1911) p. 340
'Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness' vol. 26 pp. 236-238
'MacTalla' vol. ii
Some singers refer to Coll as the item location.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - South Uist
Island - South Uist
Village/Place - Frobost
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - Skye
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good