A Cholla Mo Rùin
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1965.53.1
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this pibroch song the piper warns Colla to avoid the bay and the strait. He states that he has been captured in the bay and calls for Colla to save him. The song is sung with words and also canntaireachd.
Item Notes
This song is associated with a pibroch sometimes called 'The Piper's Warning to His Master'. The pibroch, and the words of this song, are linked with a story which tells how Colla MacDonald (Colkitto/Colla Ciotach) was saved by his piper, who played this tune as a warning to his master to stay away from the castle, as his enemies were waiting there for his arrival. According to the story, the piper lost his life as a result of his action.
See:
'Ancient Piobaireachd' (David Glen) p. 113, tune 38
Item Subject/Person
Colla Ciotach
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good