Fiosrachadh air fear san eilean air an robh Ailean Bàn. B' e...

Contributors

Fleming, Cirsty Mary, 1909-1996 (5554) Paterson, Catriona, ?-1984 (5791) Ferguson, John (5975)

Fieldworkers

Paterson, Ian, 1916-1990 (361)

Date September 1974

Track ID 86346

Part 1

Part 2

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1974.179.B1-B5

Original Tape ID

SA1974.179

Summary

Information concerning a bygone local worthy by the name of Ailean Bàn. He was a fine weaver who had spent time in Paisley and Galashiels. His father had been butler to the laird of Berneray at one time. Further information is given on some of the descendants of Ailean Bàn, and some verses composed to him.

Item Subject/Person

Ailean Bàn

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Harris

Island - Berneray

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Story Information Verse

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good