Tha Gaoth an Iar a' Gobachadh
Date
c. July 1969
Track ID
107233
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1969.62.B2
Original Tape ID
Summary
The west wind is rising and the composer would prefer an easterly wind, bringing home safely the boat carrying the laird. It is hoped that he arrives safely at the harbour in Sleat, and a description is given of the celebrations which will be held. He is given advice about the kind of woman he should choose.
Item Notes
Cf. 'Folksongs and Folklore of South Uist' (Margaret Fay Shaw ed., 1955) song 3.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Sleat
Island - Skye
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good