Letter To Gaelic Learners
Summary: Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language.
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- Artist: BBC Radio nan Gaidheal
- Copyright: (C) BBC 2015
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We all know of St Columba, who connects Scotland with Gleann Cholm Cille in Ireland, however, this week Roddy tells of another connection. Listen to this tale of a very famous Jacobite fleeing Culloden to Gleann Cholm Cille. Can you guess who it is?
This week, a magic mist in a Donegal glen is explained in a St Columba folk tale.
The traditional tale of "The Lass that Was Sold" reaches its incredible conclusion. Prepare to be amazed as to what happens at the end of her epic journey!
The traditional tale of "The Lass that was Sold" continues in this week's letter
The traditional tale, The Lass that was Sold, is the subject of Letter 461.
This week, Roddy tells about the ghost of the redcoat soldier, Arthur Davies.
Arthur Davies, a wealthy, well-liked redcoat soldier is the subject of this week's letter.
Roddy continues the tale of the last Jacobite to die on Drumossie Moor at the Battle of Culloden, join him as he recounts the life and times of Patrick Grant!
The Battle of Culloden is visited in this week's letter. Roddy remembers Patrick Grant, the last man to die on the battlefield and recounts his story.
This week's letter discusses Springtime.
The original Gaelic names given to the months of the year are the subject of this week's letter.
Saint Paul's mystical powers over animals are the subject of this week's letter
A Celtic tale is disclosed, this week. Travel with Roddy to a Breton Monastery and learn about Saint Paul!
Letter 452 tells the story of The Beggar's Death.
A Perthshire ghost is the topic of this week's letter.
