Fear Langabhat, Sabaist Mhor Wick

I was delighted when I discovered in a publication The Last of the MacLeod’s, set in the 17^th century and relating to my own parish of Lochs. Although in English it read with an authentic Gàidhlig blas, terrific original material. Below-a teaser in English

On hearing this Donald said

“As this is to be our last night on earth, There are certain favours I would beg to be granted me”.

On being asked what he wanted he answered

“Tocasaid uisge beatha (A keg of whisky)Ballan ìm (A quantity of butter in a sheep skin pouch).

Ceann tri chaoraich dhubh-cheannach (The head of three black faced sheep)”

All of those were granted….

Langabhat borders four parishes in Lewis and this is short story is called Fear Langabhat

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The herring fishing in Wick was the setting for this account about Lochs men in a huge fight Sabaist Mhor Wick, which is said to have lasted seven days.  Lochs fishermen in the thick of it, made their way home on foot.

http://Seanchas Goirid Sabaist Mhor Wick by Magaidh Smith (soundcloud.com)