Story about how John Campbell got his lands in Harris, c1872
Scope and Contents
Story about how John Campbell got his lands in Harris [Na Hearadh]. In the story Campbell stepped in for MacLeod of Dunvegan's son in a duel and killed the opponent. They and MacLeod of Dunvegan rewarded Campbell for his bravery by giving him the lands of Huishinish, Leosavagh, Bunavinsui, Cliasamal and Miavag [Huisinis, Leòsabhal, Bun Abhainn Suidhe, Cliasmol and Miabhaig, all Na Hearadh/Isle of Harris]. MacLeod also made the condition that Campbell should marry, which he did and had five sons, all of whom got different lands in Harris. The story tells what happened to each of the sons, including that the son who was appointed 'pether' [peithire, gamekeeper] at Màraig was the first in a long line of the family to hold that office.
Dates
- Creation: c1872
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
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Full Extent
From the Series: 72 folios ; 12.7 x 20 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 23r, line 13 to folio 23v, line 26
Subject
- Campbell, John, fl1680 (Person)
- Campbell (Scalpay) (Family)
- MacLeod (of Dunvegan) (Family)
Genre / Form
Geographic
- Abhainnsuidhe Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Cliasmol Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Huisinis Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
- Miabhaig Isle of Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
Topical
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