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Flax-growing in Mull.

Date 1957
Track ID 106385
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1957.105.B5

Original Tape ID

SA1957.105

Summary

Flax-growing in Mull.

Cnoc an Lìn and other place names are associated with flax, which was grown on the island at one time. Places where it was grown can still be seen [in 1957]. People had a special sickle for flax. The finer linen was sent to Dunfermline to be dressed.

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Island - Mull

Language

English

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good