Story about sithichean [fairy hills] in Ness district, 27 October 1873
Scope and Contents
Story about sithichean [fairy hills] in Ness district [Nis, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis] and that they fell down when the fairies came out to hear 'ceol an t' Satain' [Satan's music?]. It adds that the fairies are also fir-chlis [the northern lights]. Carmichael notes that two other long stories were relayed one about 'Conn Dearg Torcal Oighre & Torc[al] Canallach [Conanach]' [MacLeods of Eòropaidh/Eoropie] and the other about how Rònaidh/North Rona was won and lost, but the details of the stories are not given. The final note states 'Go[bha] Liobhan' was the first blacksmith in the district.
Dates
- Creation: 27 October 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
From the Series: 12 folios ; 17 x 21cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 5r, line 17 to folio 5r, line 26
Genre / Form
Geographic
- Isle of Lewis Ross and Cromarty Scotland
- Ness Isle of Lewis Ross and Cromarty Scotland
- North Rona Ross and Cromarty Scotland
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
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