Island Voices Audios

Liam Alastair Crouse tells Gordon Wells a bit about himself and his new job in Uist.

MaryBell MacIntyre from Sgoil Lionacleit talks in Gaelic to Gordon Wells about what a group of school students learnt from a visit to First World War sites, and how they were able to share their thoughts and experiences with community members back in Uist, including at this An Fheadhainn tha Laighe Samhach event at Taigh Chearsabhagh.

Dominique and Agnes talk in French to ESOL teacher Mary Morrison about their first impressions of living in Uist, and how much they enjoy it as a family.

The North Uist Historical Society launched its project commemorating the First World War today (28/02/14) at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy. Here, Mary Morrison, Sheena Stewart, and Archie Campbell talk to Gordon Wells in English and Gaelic about how the day went and their hopes for future events.

Jean-Didier Hache and Tommy Macdonald discuss in English the life of Neil MacEachan, Bonnie Prince Charlie's guide while he was on the run in the Hebrides.

Jean-Didier Hache discusses in English with Tommy Macdonald the remarkable story of Neil MacEachan's son, "The French Macdonald", who rose through the ranks of Napoleon's army.

Jean-Didier Hache summarises in French the stories of Neil MacEachan and his son Alexandre Macdonald from the time of the 45 through the Napoleonic era.

Tommy Macdonald in conversation with Paul McCallum

Comhradh eadar Paul agus Tommy.

Paul gives an impromptu rendition of this song - attributed to a young woman widowed at Culloden.

Tommy Macdonald quizzes Donald MacPhee on connections between Nunton House and Bonnie Prince Charlie's escapades in the Uists and Benbecula.

Tommy Macdonald and Alasdair Maceachen discuss accounts of Bonnie Prince Charlie's movements on Benbecula in English.

Tommy Macdonald and Alasdair Maceachen dicuss accounts of Bonnie Prince Charlie's movements on Benbecula in Gaelic.

Kent Andersen talks in English about the clilstore program for language learners

Caoimhin O Donnaile talks in Gaelic about the clilstore program for language learners

Neil talks in English about the Island Voices playlist on display at Nunton Steadings in Benbecula during the summer season, and explains plans for the use of the building by the community radio station.

Neil talks in Gaelic about the Island Voices playlist on display at Nunton Steadings in Benbecula during the summer season, and explains plans for the use of the building by the community radio station.

Gordon Wells announces the completion of the second Soillse report on Gaelic in Uist, dealing with new media, and thanks local participants.

Shauna gives a short Irish recitation. Recorded as part of the Scottish Island Voices "Gaelic Journey" to Donegal. Audio can be a lot easier to handle than video - and just as effective! It can also be interesting to compare Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Tommy Macdonald talks in Gaelic to Gordon Wells about his research into the Young Pretender's movements around Uist and Benbecula.