Cleachdaidhean ri linn bàis.
Contributors
Date
1972
Track ID
68826
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1972.223.B7
Original Tape ID
Summary
Death customs.
Fighting at funerals was very common in the contributor's father's youth. People would sell their only cow to buy whisky for the funeral. Prior to the funeral, a wake was held for three nights. The funeral procession walked to the cemetery, stopping on the way for refreshments of whisky, biscuits and cheese. A 'butler' was appointed to carry the keg. Cairns were built to mark the resting stations.
Recording Location
County - Sutherland
Item Location
County - Sutherland
Parish - Assynt
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good