Site of first church in Killin was where Fingal's grave was...
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
April 1964
Track ID
18311
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1964.16.A11
Original Tape ID
Summary
Site of first church in Killin was where Fingal's grave was supposed to be.
The first church in Killin was where Fingal's grave was supposed to be. Fingal was an ancient Celtic chief. The Fingalians came from Ireland and the poet Ossian was said to be Fingal's son. A standing stone marks the place where he was supposed to be buried.
Item Subject/Person
Fingal
Recording Location
County - Perthshire
Parish - Killin
Village/Place - Killin
Item Location
County - Perthshire
Parish - Killin
Village/Place - Killin
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good