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The Green Hills of Islay

Date 25 February 1975
Track ID 74841
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1975.45.A7

Original Tape ID

SA1975.045

Summary

A sentimental homeland song in praise of Islay and its beautiful landscape.

Item Notes

4 verses of 4 lines; last verse repeat of first. Composed by Islay bard Duncan MacNiven (Donnchadh MacNìmhein) (1880-1955).

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Campbeltown

Village/Place - Drumlemble

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Kilchoman

Island - Islay

Language

English

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good