In this truly epic tale, a noble Lewis lady, also known locally (though outwith her earshot) as Bean Dhòmhnaill Ailig ‘Fat’, undertakes a long journey to Tibet, for a special meeting with a special person.
Norman Maclean narrates the gripping Gaelic adventure right through to its scarcely predictable conclusion.
This is the final instalment in his Sgeulachdan Thormoid collection.
The Island Voices/Guthan nan Eilean project is much indebted to Norman for these fantastic contributions. Clilstore versions for learners with clickable transcripts of several of these stories will be coming soon!
Update: All recordings in both the “Saoghal Thormoid” and “Sgeulachdan Thormoid” collections are now available on the “Norman Maclean” page.
Norman Maclean turns his attention to the Isle of Harris for the next instalment of Sgeulachdan Thormoid.
A grand dinner is held in Tarbert for the pensioners of Harris, with libations gu leòr.
The mouthwatering menu is described in loving gastronomic detail.
But one unfortunate omission leads to a possibly disagreeable outcome.
Norman reels off another hilarious story from his Gaelic collection…
Update: All recordings in both the “Saoghal Thormoid” and “Sgeulachdan Thormoid” collections are now available on the “Norman Maclean” page.
“Mary Claire! Mary Claire! Can you hear me?”
“Yes, I can… And so can everyone from Carinish to Ludag. What’s wrong?”
This couple have been 40 years married “as happy as two shoes”…
And Màiri Claire knows exactly how to deal with Dòmhnall Phàdraig’s crisis of confidence!
Norman Maclean entertains again, as only he knows how.
The fourth instalment of Sgeulachdan Thormoid.
Update: All recordings in both the “Saoghal Thormoid” and “Sgeulachdan Thormoid” collections are now available on the “Norman Maclean” page.
In this truly epic tale, a noble Lewis lady, also known locally (though outwith her earshot) as Bean Dhòmhnaill Ailig ‘Fat’, undertakes a long journey to Tibet, for a special meeting with a special person.
