A Gaelic culture in Highland Perthshire that survived from the Dark Ages until the end of the last century
This remarkable and unique work is the outcome of enormous research, offering a microcosm of the Southern Highlands and a comprehensive record of life in a single parish, particularly Glenlyon. It details the people, places, history, folklore, mythology, landscape, and economy from prehistoric times through the profound changes brought by landlordism, the industrial revolution, and the immense tragedy of the First World War. Drawing heavily on both documented sources and invaluable oral traditions, the book captures the essence of a vibrant Gaelic culture and way of life that was rapidly eroding in the early 20th century, before it vanished forever. Originally published in Glasgow in 1928, it remains a vital historical document of Highland Perthshire in Scotland.