Òrain is Bàrdachd - Song and Poetry

O Cheapaich nan Craobh

The lastest publication from Sìol is now available. This is our most ambitious project to date. Alasdair Ailein Mhór (Alexander MacDonald), known locally as Bàrd na Ceapaich (The Keppoch Bard), was born in Glenuig, Moidart, Scotland in 1820. He moved with his family in 1830 to the Keppoch area of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. There he produced poetry in quality second only to his neighbour the celebrated Bard MacLean. Twenty-five of the bard's songs have been collected through painstaking research and are now in print together for the first time along with translations, geneological information, corrospondence and photos of the bard and the people he sang about. 230pp.

“This excellent collection of the poetry of Alexander MacDonald, the Keppoch Bard, one of the greatest Gaelic poets of the New World, will be welcomed by anyone interested in the Gaelic heritage of Nova Scotia, and in particular, the rich legacy of Gaelic song and poetry from Antigonish County.”
Dr. Robert Dunbar, Reader in Celtic, University of Aberdeen

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An t-Òranaiche - The Gaelic Songster (CD incl.)

Compiled by Archibald Sinclair and first published in 1879, this classic collection of nearly 300 of the most popular songs from the 19th century is one of the most sought after Gaelic books ever published. This edition has been totally retyped in larger print and the lay out is much less cluttered than in the original. A CD is included with a selection of the songs sung by traditional Gaelic singers from Cape Breton. 9"X6" Hardcover. 623pp.

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Bàrdachd na Féinne

The Fenians were the ancient warrior class Ireland and Scotland. Their exploits under their leader Fionn MacCumhail have been recounted for over 1500 years. This collection of the ancient Gaelic Fenian lays was originally collected and published in two volumes (English and Gaelic) by Hugh and John M'Callum in 1816. This new edition combines the two original editions into a single volume. Softcover. 216pp.

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Songs of Gaelic Scotland

Large collection of 151 songs, with translations, musical notation and notes. Hardcover. 558pp.

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Folksongs and Folklore of South Uist

Collected by the author between 1929 and 1935 it gives insight into a life that has for the most part disappeared - 109 songs (ranging from dance to working and everything in between) plus prayers, ballads, proverbs, recipes and six tales. Softcover. 308pp.

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We're Indians Sure Enough

The first comprehensive collection of Gaelic poetry from the United States, as well as being an historical account of everyday life of Highland settlers to the US through their poetry and corrospondence. By Michael Newton. Softcover. 312pp.

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Duanaire na Sracaire - Songbook of the Pillagers

A bilingual collection Gaelic poetry from 600-1600AD, edited by Wilson McLeod and Meg Bateman. 554pp.

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An Lasair - Anthology of 18th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse

A bilingual collection Gaelic poetry from Ronald Black. 534pp.

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Caran an t-Saoghal - The Wiles of the World

19th Century Gaelic poetry compiled and edited by Donald Meek. Softcover. 542pp.

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An Tùil: Anthology of 20th Century Scottish Gaelic Verse

A hugh bilingual collection of modern Gaelic poetry, edited by Ronald Black, with over 350 poems from 100 poets including Sorley MacLean, Derick Thomson, George Campbell Hay, Iain Crichton Smith and Donald John MacDonald. Softcover. 826pp.

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Chì Mi (I Will See)

The poetry of South Uist native Donald John MacDonald, one the 20th centuries major Gaelic poets. Winner of the 1999 An Comunn Gàidhealach Mód Award for Best Book. Softcover. 271pp.

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Òrain an Eilein

"Over 160 Gaelic songs with words and music gathered from tradition bearers from the Isle of Skye. Softcover. 132pp.

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Eilean Fraoich

A collection of 163 Gaelic songs and melodies by various authors, some unknown. First published in 1938 this book has been in constant demand ever since. Ideal for the formal stage or for more informal cèilidh gatherings. Softcover. 238pp.

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Gaelic Poetry in the Eighteenth Century

33 historical songs, love songs, elegies, satire and religious verse most from several well-known poets. Edited by Derick Thomson. Hardcover, 211pp.

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Famhair - Giant and other Gaelic Poems

This book of 89 poems by Lewis MacKinnon is the first complete volume of contemporary Gaelic poetry published in Nova Scotia. The book is completely bilingual. In particular, the English translation, which accompanies each poem on the opposite page, will be of great interest to Gaelic learners and allow non-Gaelic readers to also enjoy MacKinnon’s poetic insights. 216pp.

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As a' Bhràighe

The poetry of Nova Scotian Gaelic bard Allan 'the Ridge' MacDonald edited by local Gaelic scholar and educator Effie Rankin. 23 songs, half with musical notation, as well as notes and photos. Softcover. 212pp.

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Brìgh an Òrain

Beautiful collection of 48 songs and 9 tales from Cape Breton Gaelic tradition bearer, Lauchie Dan N. MacLellan. Editing and translations by Dr. John Shaw, who edited and translated Sgeul gu Latha - Tales til Dawn. Includes musical notication. Hardcover. 432pp.

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Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia

Over 90 Gaelic songs collected by folklorist Helen Creighton from Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia from the late 1930's until the mid 1950's (rough music notation included). Softcover. 302pp.

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Songs Remembered in Exile

Excellent collection of 60 traditional Gaelic songs made by John Lorne Campbell in Antigonish and Cape Breton in 1937. Pictures plates and music notation included. Softcover. 246pp.

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Màiri Mhór nan Òrain

A collection of 40 poems from Mary MacPherson (ed. by Donald Meek) with a detailed introduction, bibliography, an account of her life and notes. Softcover. 223pp.

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Alasdair Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair: Selected Poems

14 poems running some 2300 lines, represent over a third of Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair's surviving poetry. Edited by Derick Thomson. Softcover. 223pp.

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Eachann Bacach agus Baird Eile de Chloinn Ghill-Eathain

Eachann Bacach and other 17th and 18th century MacLean poets. Hardcover. 323pp.

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An Clàrsair Dall/The Blind Harper

Songs from 17th century Gaelic minstrel Ruairidh MacMhuirich of Lewis with parallel English translations. Edited by William Matheson. Hardcover. 265pp.

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Bàrdachd Shilis na Ceapaich

The poems of Sìleas Nighean Mhic Raghnaill of Keppoch (c.1660-c.1729). Edited by Colm Ó Baoill. Hardcover. 271pp.

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Gaelic Songs of Mary MacLeod

Màiri Nighean Alasdair Ruaidh was nurse to the chiefs of MacLeod during much of the 17th century. Parallel English translation. Edited by J. Carmichael Watson. Hardcover. 158pp.

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Highland Songs of the Forty-Five

32 songs with tunes when known of the last Jacobite rising. Edited by John Lorne Campbell. Hardcover. 347pp.

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Òrain Dhonnchaidh Bhàin

The complete collection of one of the most popular bards in Gaelic from Angus MacLeod. Hardcover. 581pp.

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Òrain Iain Luim

The poetry of Iain Lom, the Bard of Keppoch, with parallel English translation, notes, etc. Hardcover. 439pp.

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Scottish Verse from the Book of the Dean of Lismore

Poetry from the oldest collection of Gaelic poetry in Scotland. Hardcover. 327pp.

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Spòran Dhòmhnaill

Poems and songs by 'Bàrd Phàislig' (1889-1964) of South Uist. Hardcover. 418pp.

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The MacDiarmid MS Anthology

Some 48 anonymous poems and songs compiled by a Perthshire minister in the 18th century. Hardcover. 340pp.

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Tuath is Tighearna/Tenants and Landlords

A collection of 44 poems about the Clearances and the Land Agitation covering most parts of the Highlands. Edited by Donald Meek. Hardcover. 332pp.

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