Shabaid Maighstir Iain MacRath ri duine làidir à Staoinibrig...
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1962.051.A6
Original Tape ID
Summary
Rev. John MacRae fought with a strong man from Stoneybridge.
People from North and South Uist who served in the militia would often fight with each other when travelling home on the ferry. There was a red-haired man from Stoneybridge among them who was exceptionally strong. No one from North Uist could stand up to him. Rev. John MacRae was also exceptionally strong. He was returning home on the ferry with them once. He threw off his ministerial coat and hat, gave the Stoneybridge man his left fist, and the battle was over.
The contributor's mother worked for Rev. John before she married. He was a good piper.
Item Subject/Person
MacRae, Rev. John
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - North Uist
Island - North Uist
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good