Mar a fhuair Asainnt an t-ainm.
Contributors
Date
1972
Track ID
68812
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1972.223.A2
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good