Canna New Years Day 80 years ago:
“We woke to find #Canna white&v cold.The birds clamouring at window. Sun will rise soon & remove much of the beauty which will be appreciated by t poor beasts. The radio says four “ of snow in the roads.
Ps 168 cards at last count” MF Shaw
#folklore #Hebrides

Pèigi Macrae of North Glendale, South Lochboisdale, raising a toast to welcome you to 2025! Bliadhna Ùr mhàth!
#folklore #Gaelic #SouthUist #Hebrides

2day is 20th anniversary of death of Margaret Fay Shaw of #Pittsburgh & #Canna She died in Fort William at the age of 101 & left us w stunning legacy of #Gaelic #Folklore Song.I look forward 2 publishing her autobiography not yr w Birlinn Books. Was a privilege 2 undertake @gaelicsinger.bsky.social

Hear the sounds of #Canna House&the archives, take a listen to my recent album highlighting t contributors “Tac an Teine”(By the fireside) traditional gathering at fireside of Canna House,songs,voices,cats, teacups & laughter! #folklore www.greentrax.com/music/product/fiona-j-mackenzie-tac-an-teine

Did you know that #folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw of #Canna once said “ never let anyone do your thinking for you”. Today never truer . Sin thu fhèin a Mhairead #Gaelic