Wakes in Barra.
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1964.80.A13
Original Tape ID
Summary
Wakes in Barra.
At wakes people stay awake all night praying for the soul of the deceased. There are prayers at midnight and in the morning, before the body is taken to church. The deceased is buried the following day. There is no feast after funerals in Barra.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Vatersay
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good