Summary: Roddy was telling you about the brisgean, or silverweed. It can be found in sandy areas. There is lots on the island machairs. Roddy tried the silverweed once, he didn’t think much of it. The old Gaels ate it when food was scarce. Did they eat it at other times? Find out more in this week's letter. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir
