An Cùl Bachallach
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
08 June 1958
Track ID
105056
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1958.42.1
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song the composer tells of her deep love for a Skye nobleman called Martin of Bealach.
Item Notes
This song was composed by Beathag Mhòr to Martin of Bealach. According to tradition, they had a family. Martin, however, abandoned her, and married a member of the Raasay MacLeods. Beathag's pain is obvious from the song.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - Skye
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - Skye
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good