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Gaiseadh a' bhuntàta ann am Barraigh.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1976.197.A5

Original Tape ID

SA1976.197

Summary

The potato blight in Barra.

The year of the potato blight was often spoken about in Barra as it caused great hardship and famine on the island. The potato was the staple diet of the people.

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Barra

Island - Barra

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good