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The Lady of Lawers predicted bloodshed when a certain tree g...

Fieldworkers
Date April 1964
Track ID 18239
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1964.15.B20

Original Tape ID

SA1964.015

Summary

The Lady of Lawers predicted bloodshed when a certain tree grew high.

The Lady of Lawers planted a tree at Wade's bridge at Aberfeldy. She said that when it grew above the parapet of the bridge the land would flow with blood. The tree was kept trimmed until shortly before World War I, then it was neglected and grew above the parapet of the bridge. The war was believed to be the fulfilment of the prophecy.

Item Subject/Person

Lady of Lawers

Recording Location

County - Perthshire

Parish - Killin

Village/Place - Killin

Item Location

County - Perthshire

Language

English

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good