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In search of the legacy of the Gaelic poets

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The poet Iain Cameron. His life and his poetry.

The poet Iain Cameron spent his formative years in Wester Ross going to school in Gairloch. This programme speaks to those who knew the man and his poetry.

Bhuinneadh Iain Camshron , Bàrd an Iubaili do thaobh siar Rois. Rugadh e is an Cogadh Mòr a' tighinn gu ceann agus ro bhas anns na h-ochd-an chunnaic e òran atharraichidhean anns an t-saoghal. Chaidh e don a sgoil ann an Geàrrloch agus bha dualchainnt na sgìre sin aige. Se duine beothail a bh' ann na bhardachad agus na chumadh. Tha am progam seo a' bruidhinn ri daoine a bha eòlach air agus a' rannsachadh a chuid bhàrdachd.

The poet Iain Cameron, who was born just as the Great War ended, spent his formative years in Wester Ross going to school in Gairloch. During his life he witnessed many changes both in the wider world and at the local level. This programme speaks to those who knew the man and his poetry.

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