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Shabaid Maighstir Iain MacRath ri duine làidir à Staoinibrig...

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1962.051.A6

Original Tape ID

SA1962.051

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

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good