Latha Dhomh 's Mi 'm Beinn a' Cheathaich
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1965.47.5
Original Tape ID
Summary
The composer of this well-known waulking song tells how she went to the Misty Mountain to round up sheep. The song goes on to praise MacNeil's galley. The lifestyle at Kishmul Castle is mentioned.
Item Notes
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 150
'Songs Remembered in Exile' (J. L. Campbell ed., 1990) Song 28 p. 128
'Scottish Tradition' No. 4 of Cassette Series: 'Calum & Annie Johnston - Songs, Stories & Piping From Barra' (The School of Scottish Studies) p. 22 of Notes. This has been reissued on CD.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Barra
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good