Taransay Harris Inverness-shire Scotland
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Biographical note about Mr Aulay, 9 July 1870
Story about Mr Auladh, 10 July 1870
Story telling how Mrs MacDonald of Taransay's great grandfather died leaving one son. The child's mother being ill and unsure if she would put him into the care of Mr Auladh [Rev Aulay MacAulay] leaving him 'mile marag (mark)' for the son's education. MacAulay sent him to Stornoway [Steòrnabhagh/Stornoway, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis] for three years and then taught him Latin himself, thus faithfully carrying out his duties.