litirbheag 21 Apr 14: an Litir Bheag 467




The Little Letter for Gaelic Learners show

Summary: Ruairidh has more to tell us about the Rev. Donald MacCallum. He stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the crofters at the time of the land struggle. When he moved to Vaternish on the Isle of Skye he became renowned. His congregation on the Sabbath was very small. He was in the Church of Scotland. Most of the area’s people were in the Free Church. How did he get such recognition? Who was amongst his strongest supporters. Find out in this week’s letter. Accompanying text is available in both English and Gaelic at bbc.co.uk/litirbheag