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Mar a fhuair Asainnt an t-ainm.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1972.223.A2

Original Tape ID

SA1972.223

Summary

How Assynt came by its name: folk etymology.

The second son of Macleod of Lewis was given the land now called Assynt. His younger brother wanted it and came ashore at Lochinver with army. He met his brother's army at Blàr na Fir Mhòir. The elder brother was killed, and the younger won the estate and called it "Às aont" [without consent].

The contributor found swords at this place when cutting peats about 50 years ago.

Recording Location

County - Sutherland

Item Location

County - Sutherland

Parish - Assynt

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good