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In search of the legacy of the Gaelic poets

Baird nan Oran: Series 2

Baird nan Oran: Series 2: Episode 2

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Murdo MacDonald from the island of Lewis was known for his wit and his poetic skills.

Murdo MacDonald from the island of Lewis was known for his wit and his poetic skills. He belonged to a tradition where poets recorded events and characters from their daily lives.

Bha Murchadh Dòmhnallach, Murda Sheumais a bhuineadh do Shiadar ann a Leòdhas aithnichte mar dhuine eirmseach, èibhinn. Bha e ealanta cuideachd mar bhàrd baile a' cur an cèill a saoghal mar a bha e ga fhaicinn bhon a starsaich aig fhèin. Tha am prògram seo a' dèanamh luaidh air an duine agus air a bhàrdachd.
 
Murdo MacDonald from the island of Lewis was known for his quick wit and his poetic skills. He belonged to a tradition where poets recorded events and characters from their daily lives and the world as they saw from their own doorstep, in verse. This programme explores his life and poetry.

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