Eilean Luinn
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
July 1953
Track ID
1504
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1953.114.1
Original Tape ID
Summary
The bard praises his native island of Luing. Deer and fish are plentiful there, and the island is very beautiful. The people are very friendly.
Item Notes
Two quatrains and three choruses sung. Transcribed in the School of Scottish Studies.
The song was composed by Calum MacDougall, Luing. Printed in various Mod publications, e.g. 'Còisirean Òigridh Mòd 1983'.
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Kilbrandon and Kilchatton
Island - Luing (Slate Islands)
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good