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The Story Group at Balivanich School interpret the well-known and well-loved story by Eric Carle, under the guidance of Mary Morrison and with the help of Cothrom Family Learning and Guthan nan Eilean/Island Voices.

The Story Group at Balivanich School interpret the well-known and well-loved story by Eric Carle, under the guidance of Mary Morrison and with the help of Cothrom Family Learning and Guthan nan Eilean/Island Voices.

Iain Trimsgarry talks to his old friend and neighbour, Mary Morrison. Their conversation covers three generations of family and friends from the acquisition of the croft, through the many changes since, to current practice today.

Iain Trimsgarry talks to his old friend and neighbour, Mary Morrison. Their conversation covers three generations of family and friends from the acquisition of the croft, through the many changes since, to current practice today.

Duncan Mackinnon adds more background detail in Gaelic about the song about the stallion that died swimming from Uist to Berneray, including a verse of his father’s poetry, and an insight into community rivalries on the island.

Duncan Mackinnon adds more background detail in Gaelic about the song about the stallion that died swimming from Uist to Berneray, including a verse of his father’s poetry, and an insight into community rivalries on the island.

Duncan Mackinnon explains the background in English to his Gaelic song about the stallion that died crossing from Uist to Berneray, including the strange apparition he himself witnessed.

Duncan Mackinnon explains the background in English to his Gaelic song about the stallion that died crossing from Uist to Berneray, including the strange apparition he himself witnessed.

Duncan Mackinnon sings a Gaelic song by Ruairidh Beag from Pabbay, telling the sad story of the stallion that died while swimming over to Berneray from Uist.

Duncan Mackinnon sings a Gaelic song by Ruairidh Beag from Pabbay, telling the sad story of the stallion that died while swimming over to Berneray from Uist.

Duncan Mackinnon relates in English how the Berneray collie Clyde found his own way home by land and sea from Glasgow.

Duncan Mackinnon relates in English how the Berneray collie Clyde found his own way home by land and sea from Glasgow.

The remarkable true story, told in Gaelic by Duncan Mackinnon, of Clyde the seafaring collie who found his own way home to Berneray all the way from Glasgow.

The remarkable true story, told in Gaelic by Duncan Mackinnon, of Clyde the seafaring collie who found his own way home to Berneray all the way from Glasgow.

Norman Maclean tells the story in Gaelic of the Battle of Carinish in 1601 and brings it right up to date with references to current singers who still mine this rich cultural heritage.

Norman Maclean tells the story in Gaelic of the Battle of Carinish in 1601 and brings it right up to date with references to current singers who still mine this rich cultural heritage.

Master raconteur Norman Maclean tells the spine-tingling Gaelic tale of Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche, a local landmark out near Rueval in Benbecula, and reveals how it got its name.

Master raconteur Norman Maclean tells the spine-tingling Gaelic tale of Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche, a local landmark out near Rueval in Benbecula, and reveals how it got its name.

Ewen MacAskill talks about the impact of the First World War on various family members and the wider community, experienced both directly and through his mother’s position as postmistress, and therefore deliverer of telegrams.

Ewen MacAskill talks about the impact of the First World War on various family members and the wider community, experienced both directly and through his mother’s position as postmistress, and therefore deliverer of telegrams.

Donald MacCormick, the well-known book-collector, talks to Archie Campbell about the contributions and sacrifices made by Highland soldiers in the First World War.

Donald MacCormick, the well-known book-collector, talks to Archie Campbell about the contributions and sacrifices made by Highland soldiers in the First World War.

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.

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.

Isa MacKillop sings a song composed by her uncle, remembering his WW1 comrades after moving to Australia.

Isa MacKillop sings a song composed by her uncle, remembering his WW1 comrades after moving to Australia.

memories of her grandfather and the lasting effect his experiences in WW1 had upon him, prompted by the one photograph she has of him.

memories of her grandfather and the lasting effect his experiences in WW1 had upon him, prompted by the one photograph she has of him.

Retired policeman Alec Macaulay talks in Gaelic to Archie Campbell about the land raids on the west side of North Uist that took place after the First World War, in which his own father was involved.

Retired policeman Alec Macaulay talks in Gaelic to Archie Campbell about the land raids on the west side of North Uist that took place after the First World War, in which his own father was involved.

Willie Macdonald reads out extracts from the emotionally intense poetry of the North Uist bard Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna, and discusses them in Gaelic and English. The conversation moves on to the impact on families of the losses suffered in the First…

Willie Macdonald reads out extracts from the emotionally intense poetry of the North Uist bard Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna, and discusses them in Gaelic and English. The conversation moves on to the impact on families of the losses suffered in the First…

Mary Morrison and Laura Donkers recorded North Uist’s Reverend John Smith as he describes the 1923 dedication of the island’s war memorial. This is followed by two of his own poetic compositions.

Mary Morrison and Laura Donkers recorded North Uist’s Reverend John Smith as he describes the 1923 dedication of the island’s war memorial. This is followed by two of his own poetic compositions.

MaryBell MacIntyre from Sgoil Lionacleit talks in Gaelic to Gordon Wells about what a group of school students learnt from a visit to First World War sites, and how they were able to share their thoughts and experiences with community members back in…

MaryBell MacIntyre from Sgoil Lionacleit talks in Gaelic to Gordon Wells about what a group of school students learnt from a visit to First World War sites, and how they were able to share their thoughts and experiences with community members back in…

The North Uist Historical Society launched its project commemorating the First World War at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy. Mary Morrison, Sheena Stewart, and Archie Campbell talk to Gordon Wells in English and Gaelic about how the day went and their…

The North Uist Historical Society launched its project commemorating the First World War at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy. Mary Morrison, Sheena Stewart, and Archie Campbell talk to Gordon Wells in English and Gaelic about how the day went and their…

In this recording Angus tells how his home was a cèilidh-house at one time. He says that a local man called Alasdair MacQueen would visit often and he had a lot of information about ghosts, spirits and dreams. Alasdair and a man called Dòmhnall Mòr…

In this recording Angus tells how his home was a cèilidh-house at one time. He says that a local man called Alasdair MacQueen would visit often and he had a lot of information about ghosts, spirits and dreams. Alasdair and a man called Dòmhnall Mòr…

Angus MacLellan (Aonghas Lachlainn) - biographical information.

Angus MacLellan (Aonghas Lachlainn) - biographical information.