Note about 'Na Leonaich' and 'Na Ruitich', 29 August 1883
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW120/73
Scope and Contents
Note probably collected from Donald MacColl [foxhunter, Glencreran, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire] that the tribes 'Na Leonaich' and 'Na Ruitich' fought at Cladh Chuiralain [Cladh Churalain, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire] and the people of the glens joined one side but were killed. Notes that Tobar nan Cìioch is used for a sore heart.
Dates
- Creation: 29 August 1883
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 1 notebook ; 17.5 x 10.8 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 23r, line 9 to folio 23r, line 15
Subject
- MacColl, Donald, 1793-1886 (foxhunter | Glencreran | Argyllshire) (Person)
- Clann 'ic Ghille Ruitich ('The Reds' | 'Na Ruitich' | Argyllshire) (Family)
- Na Leonaich (Argyllshire) (Family)
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
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University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk