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Eilean Luinn

Date July 1953
Track ID 1504
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1953.114.1

Original Tape ID

SA1953.114

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

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good