Fiosrachadh mu iasgach ann an Ìle.
Fieldworkers
Date
09 January 1973
Track ID
41191
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1973.10.B5
Original Tape ID
Summary
Information about the Islay fishing industry.
They fished for cuddies with creels. Trout were caught using the same method. Coalfish fetched sixpence for 20. Information about the herring industry in Islay between 1885 and 1892. There was a dispute between the fishermen of Islay and Campbeltown. Herring guts were used as fertiliser.
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Island - Islay
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good