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Còmhradh mu theaghlach a' bhoireannaich a rinn an laoidh 'Le...

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1971.098

Original Tape ID

SA1971.098

Summary

A discussion about the family of the author of the hymn 'Leanabh an Àigh'.

A discussion about Mary MacDougall, who wrote the hymn 'Leanabh an Àigh'. She was born and brought up near Tobermory. Her brother was the first Baptist minister in Tiree. One of the contributors recites the first verse of the hymn. He says that song-writing was in their people. There is a brief discussion about surnames, with the contributor stating his belief that MacAlpine was the first surname in the world.

Language

English, Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good