Thugadh croitean do shaighdearan a thill bho chogadh.
Unknown Person
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1972.086.B
Original Tape ID
Summary
Crofts given to soldiers returning from battle.
At the time of the Crimean War, the duke would give crofts to soldiers who returned from battle. A veteran of this war often visited the contributor's father. The contributor's great-grandfather was given his croft when he came to Tiree with the factor. He was originally from Lismore, and his wife from Inverary. He tells the humorous story of how his great-grandmother caught the thief who was stealing cattle from the duke.
Item Notes
Although the contributor does not specify which duke he is referring to, it is more than likely that it is the Duke of Argyll.
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Tiree
Island - Tiree
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good