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Norman Maclean’s grandfather was lost at sea during the First World War, while his mother was still young. Here he recites the words of his own Gaelic song for the pupils of Sgoil Chàirinis, which his mother attended as a girl.

Norman Maclean’s grandfather was lost at sea during the First World War, while his mother was still young. Here he recites the words of his own Gaelic song for the pupils of Sgoil Chàirinis, which his mother attended as a girl.

Tormod MacIllEathain (1938 – 2017) `s e sgrìobhadair, neach-ciùil agus cleasaiche ioma-thàlantach a bha ann. Rugadh e an Glaschu le athair à Tiriodh agus a mhàthair à Uibhist a Tuath. Choisinn e an dà chuid, Crùnn a’ Bhàird agus am Bonn Òir aig Mòd…

Norman Johnson talks to Mary Morrison about the special role of the piper in many regiments in the First World War. He relates anecdotes heard from old soldiers in the war, and finishes with a special tune.

Norman Johnson talks to Mary Morrison about the special role of the piper in many regiments in the First World War. He relates anecdotes heard from old soldiers in the war, and finishes with a special tune.

Neil Cameron was a good storyteller. He used to visit the contributor's house.

Neil Cameron was a good storyteller. He used to visit the contributor's house.

A green stone brooch from New Zealand

Also known as Nelson Mandela’s Welcome To The City Of Glasgow.

This music appears as track 04 on the Album Ceol Uibhist II published by Comann Eechdraidh Uibhist a Tuath (CEUT)

Supernatural anecdotes regarding North Uist folk. These include the following:

Supernatural anecdotes regarding North Uist folk. These include the following:

Anecdotes regarding the supernatural.

Anecdotes regarding the supernatural.

An anecdote about MacLeod of Dunvegan's fool.

An anecdote about MacLeod of Dunvegan's fool.