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Lachlann Mòr Dhubhaird agus Blàr Tràigh Ghruinneart.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1968.098

Original Tape ID

SA1968.098

Summary

Big Lachlann of Duart and the Battle of Gruinart Sands.

In 1598, Big Lachlann of Duart went to Islay with the intention of seizing some land. He was advised by the Doideag Mhuileach to avoid doing three particular things, and also not to raise his banner on a particular hill. Unfortunately, he disobeyed, and suffered death at the hands of a wee man called the Dubh-sìth. Subsequently, the MacLeans lost their courage and fled. All of them bar one were burnt to death in a church.

Item Subject/Person

Lachlann Mòr Dhubhaird; An Dubh-sìth; An Doideag Mhuileach

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Kilchoman

Island - Islay

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Island - Islay

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good