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Coire a' Cheathaich

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Date 1987
Track ID 92335
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

MOD 1987 GR01563 Reel 1

Summary

In this song, the poet describes the Misty Corrie and the beauties of nature there. He gives vivid descriptions of the flowers, animals and birds.

At the beginning of the track, a fragment can be heard of 'Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig', a song of encouragement for the Gaelic language.

Item Notes

Part of a programme featuring highlights from the National Mòd. 'Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig' was composed by Duncan Reid (1849-1912) of Clachan, Kintyre. Music by Henry White [Fionn]. 'Coire a' Cheathaich' was composed by Duncan Bàn MacIntyre (1724-1812).

Recording Location

County - Stirlingshire

Parish - Stirling

Village/Place - Stirling

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good