Field notebook of Alexander Carmichael, 1873
Scope and Contents
Field notebook belonging to Alexander Carmichael principally containing material collected on Eilean Leòdhais/ Isle of Lewis. The main informants were Angus Gunn and his daughter Ann MacDonald from Dail bho Thuath/North Dell and Dail bho Dheas/South Dell respectively, who sang songs relating to Christmas and explained associated customs. They also told Carmichael stories about the temples found around Nis/Ness and about St Ronan. In addition, the notebook contains notes on winter customs, stories about Ròna/North Rona, Ros is Cromba/Ross and Cromarty, and fairy lore also from the Nis/Ness area.
Dates
- Creation: 1873
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Language of Materials
Gaelic,English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Full Extent
12 folios ; 17 x 21cm
Physical Location
5.07
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1148/2
Subject
- Ronan, Saint (Isle of Lewis) (Person)
- Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- Gunn, Angus, c1788-1875 (crofter) (Person)
- MacDonald, Ann, c1819-1902 (Person)
- MacLeod (Family)
Repository Details
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