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Ainmean-àite Ghriomasaigh, Uibhist a Tuath.

Track Information

Original Track ID

PN1972.030

Original Tape ID

PN1972.030

Summary

Place names of Grimsay, North Uist.

A very detailed account of the place names of Grimsay, North Uist. The contributors add to the names on the area's OS Map. They mention Lower Grimsay and the dykes they had to keep the sea out. They name small islands around Grimsay, lochs, bays, enclosures, wells, springs, duns, jetties, folds, straits, reefs, Teampall Mhìcheil, the cells etc.

They also tell about drownings, the time MacLean of Boreray owned Kallin, cuddy fishing with ground bait and spoon net, the history of Teampall Mhìcheil and a little of the history of Prince Charles in Grimsay when he was being pursued by the Red Coats.

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - North Uist

Island - Grimsay

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good