Cailleach Liath Ratharsair
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
December 1968
Track ID
109940
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1968.311.B5; SA1968.311.B6; SA1968.311.B7
Original Tape ID
Summary
A vocal dance tune about the old grey lady of Raasay and the slovenly lady of Rona. This is then sung in canntaireachd, and is followed by 'Calum Crùbach' sung similarly.
Item Notes
The tune is from Fionnlagh Mòr, a noted Portree piper and brother to Angus MacRae, Callander. The words are from Braes, Skye, and were collected by the contributor's brother.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Portree
Island - Raasay
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good