Letter: 09 Dec 11: Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 647




Letter To Gaelic Learners show

Summary: Caithness was a miserable place under Campbell’s Earldom. Rent was unpaid, the Earl’s buildings were destroyed and his livestock was stolen. Campbell retaliated by sending military force. The Sinclairs of Caithness and the Campbells began a fierce battle. Who were successful and how did they celebrate their victory? Unlock the secret of the name of the place in this week’s letter. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir