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
Podcasts:
The transformation from to Iain MacIlleDhuibh Johnann Von Lamont, the famous Highland Anstronomer is outlined in this week's letter. A brief history is given on his amazing life.
You'll have stars in your eyes when you listen to this week's letter. Roddy indroduces the most famous astronomer to hail from the Highlands, however from the chap's name, you'd be correct to have your doubts!
Continuing the recent theme of saints associated with the lovely landscape of Loch Lomond, Roddy turns his attention to a buddy of Paisley.
Roddy divulges last week's mystery and reveals the popular folklore and the the Scottish hero who's to blame!
This week, Roddy takes us on a journey to an island near Loch Lomond, Inchcailloch. He outlines the island's intriguing history and leaves us wondering what exactly is out there?
Children's rhymes and sayings from the different areas of Scotland are on the tip of Roddy's tongue this week. Listen and love his comparisons and distinctions from all over Scotland!
Discover what happened in this month's letter when King James I invited the clann chiefs of the Highlands to meet him in 1427.
Roddy revisits last week's 15th century poem and examines its inspiration - The Battle of Inverlochy.
A comparison between a 15th Century Gaelic poem and a traditional: proverb. Roddy wonders what came first?
An tale of a spear with supernatural powers!
A tale of Cuchulainn's strength and might, as he battles warriors single-handledly in Ireland!
Cuchulainn and Fionn MacCumhail make heroic appearances in this week's letter!
The 18th Century Gaelic poet Alasdair Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair is the topic of this week's Letter.
