Sinnsearachd; bàrdachd; foghlam.
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
September 1982
Track ID
72768
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1982.151
Original Tape ID
Summary
Ancestry; poetry; education.
The contributor begins by speaking about some of his ancestors, especially the Stewarts. Some of his forebears had exceptional memories. He mentions his brother John, who had a great memory, and also his own memory. With regards to education, he regrets not having studied philosophy at university. He speaks about songs, and of the musical heritage of his own people. We are given his views on the reading of his own poetry.
Item Subject/Person
MacIlleathain, Somhairle
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Poor