Story about 'na brari dearga' reputed original inhabitants [of Uist], c1872
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW90/54
Scope and Contents
Story about 'na brari dearga' reputed original inhabitants [of Uist] that they were completely naked and would tan themselves with bark from the trees that used to be there. Also tells how the chief would have three red stripes on his arm, a colour which was obtained from some liquid from the trees.
Dates
- Creation: c1872
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 72 folios ; 12.7 x 20 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 21r, line 4 to folio 21r, line 13
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)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk