Beinn a' Cheathaich
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1954.143.2
Original Tape ID
Summary
The composer of this waulking song tells of going to the Misty Mountain to round up sheep. From her vantage point she could see MacNeil's galley sailing past. The song goes on to praise the ship. The lifestyle at Kisimul Castle is described.
Item Notes
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 150
'Songs Remembered in Exile' (J. L. Campbell ed., 1990) song 28, p. 128
'Scottish Tradition' No. 4 of Cassette Series: 'Calum & Annie Johnston - Songs, Stories & Piping From Barra' (The School of Scottish Studies) p. 22 of Notes. This has been reissued on CD.
Item Subject/Person
MacNèill Bharraigh
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Barra
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Barra
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Fair