Biography

Kate MacDonald (Ceit Nèill Ghilleasbaig Nèill Eòin) was born in Gerinish, South Uist, in 1922. She was raised in Eriskay, and was recorded singing there in 1967 by Donald Archie MacDonald (Dòmhnall Eairdsidh Ghearraidh Iain) of the School of Scottish Studies.

She was married to Donald MacDonald (Dòmhnall Èirisgeigh) - the well-known poet, folklorist and teacher.