Prògram Choinnich
Contributors
Interviewers
Date
16 August 2001
Track ID
32580
Part 1
Track Information
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Summary
The name Bannatyne and its connection to Harris.
Chrissie Lawson explains the history of the name Bannatyne, which many people are surprised to learn is common in Harris. In the 18th century a son of MacLeod of Berneray married a Bannatyne from Rothesay. She gave their son her maiden surname. He went on to become a law lord at the Court of Session, and spent a lot of time in Harris. A number of local people began to give their sons the name Bannatyne, and there is even record of a girl being named Bannatyna.
Recording Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Stornoway
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Stornoway
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Harris
Island - Harris
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Dat
Audio Quality
Good