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The bard is away from Barra, but knows he will return there.

Discussion about the cèilidh house and mention of Carmichael's collection in Barra.

Goats and sheep. The contributor remembers a North Uist family coming on holiday to Barra and bringing a goat with them. It was the first goat she had ever seen. She has heard of sheep being milk...

The new Barra ferry MV Clansman. Ronald MacNeil gives his opinion on the new ferry for Barra MV Clansman.

Information about the type of cloth and clothing made in Barra. People made their own clothes. The tailor made men's trousers and underpants. Information about the different types of tweed they us...

In this humorous song the bard tells about a lump of cheese and some funny events connected to it.

Two instances of girls stowing away on boats crossing from Barra.

A song composed by a fellow from Maol Dòmhnaich who asked a boat's crew from Brevig to ferry him across to Barra. The day was stormy and the crew did not hear him shouting. He describes the boat an...

The contributor explains how she learnt canntaireachd. She then sings four tunes. These include 'The Quaker's Wife', 'Captain Carswell' and 'The High Road to Linton'.

A song full of praise for the composer's mother.