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An t-Eilean mu Thuath

Date 1971
Track ID 98500
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1971.249

Original Tape ID

SA1971.249

Summary

In this song the composer praises the Isle of Lewis, "the isle in the north at the edge of the ocean". He mentions how the island is quiet and peaceful on the Sabbath and speaks of his sorrow since he left and went to Canada.

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Edinburgh

Village/Place - Edinburgh

Item Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Island - Lewis

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Fair