Iasgach ann an Ìle.
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1970.54.A1-A7
Original Tape ID
Summary
Fishing in Islay.
The fishing of white-fish started in May, when fishing boats set out for Barra. They fished mainly for coalfish, and were generally away for six weeks. Fish was cured and dried, and used for barter trade with Northern Ireland. Horses and cattle were brought back. More trading was done with Ireland than with Glasgow. Local cod fishing was in July/August. The largest boats were built in Fraserburgh, Buckie and Leith, whilst the small ones were built locally. There were about seventeen large boats in the Porthaven/Port Wemyss fleet.
Mention is made of fishing taboos, food, and of how the catch was shared by casting lots.
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Island - Islay
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Island - Islay
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good