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SCOTTISH GAELIC NAMES FOR CHILDREN

This comprehensive little book will tell you all you ever wanted to know about Gaelic names: origin, pronunciation and meaning. An invaluable guide for choosing a name, to find your own name or to find the Gaelic equivalent of an English name. The book is no longer in print but is available as a Cd or a downloadable file. DOWNLOAD DETAILS This book is now out of print. We have made it available as a PDF download on our sister site and it can be purchased from here www.playscottishmusic.com




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Baran na Gaoithe

Traditional Scottish Gaelic tale for children or adult learners.

An entertaining traditional Gaelic tale retold for Gaelic speaking children and adult learners. Fully illustrated.
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Duan Nollaig - A Collection of Scottish Gaelic Christmas Carols

Gaelic singer Fiona MacKenzie's collection of 16 Christmas Carols with piano arrangements and tableture for guitar.

Gaelic singer Fiona MacKenzie's collection of 16 Christmas Carols with piano arrangements and tableture for guitar. This is thought to be the only Scottish Gaelic Christmas Songbook currently in print. The 16 songs are all based on the arrangements used by Fiona Mackenzie and Irvin Duguid in Fiona's bestselling Christmas CD, Duan Nollaig, a unique album of Gaelic Christmas Carols and Songs sung by Fiona Mackenzie, for the Màiri Mhòr Fellowship. The songs are: Leanabh an Àigh - The Blessed Child A Rìgh nan Rìghean - O, King of Kings Pàiste am Betlehem - Infant in Bethlehem Ciùin an Oidhch’ - Silent Night Anns an Dùbhlachd Gheamhraidh – In the Bleak Midwinter Laoidh Mhoire Mhaighdeann –Hymn of the Virgin Mary Òran na Bliadhna Ùire – New Year Song Naoidhean Prìseil - Precious Child Duan Nollaig -Heire Bannag – Christmas Song An Rionnag – The Star Iosa bu chòir a mholadh – Jesus Who Should Be Praised Fada cian ann an stàball - Away in a Manger Rinn sinn bodach sneachd’ an-diugh – We Made A Snowman Today Air a chiad là den Nollaig – 12 Days of Christmas Tha e tighinn – He Is Coming (Brochan Lom) Nollaig Chridheil – We wish you a Merry Christmas
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Folk Songs from the Highlands

ORAIN THORMAID

A book of songs compiled by Norman Stewart, including contemporary popular songs by Andy Mitchell, Iain MacDonald, Dave Goulder and many older songs such as 'Bonnie George Campbell', 'Bonnie Glenshee', 'Fear a' Bhata'... Contents Where Will We Gang, Sandwood Down to Kyle, Night Visiting Song, Coshieville, Soraidh Slan le Fionnairidh, Donald's Return to Glencoe, The Lovely Lass of Inverness, The Bonnie Fisher Lass, I Left the Village, Oran a Chaiora, The Pride of Coll, John of Lorn, Bonnie Glenlogie, The North Highlands, Lassie Lie Near Me, Erin go bragh, Eilean Fraoich, A ribhinn og bheill cuimhn' agad, Follow My Highland Soldier, Bonnie George Campbell, Cumha Mhic Criomain, Loch Tay Boat Song, The King's Command, When I was in my 18th Year, A Jacobite Lament, The Road to Drumlemon, Bonnie Glenshee, As I Went into Inverness-shire, I'll Lay Ye Doon Love (or Inverey), 'S fhada leam an oidhche gheamhraidh, Nairn River Banks, Roaming Highlander (or The Braemar Poacher), Kincardine Lads (or The Barley Tree), The Ballad of the Men of Knoydart, Mo shoraidh leis na fuar-bheannan, Queen Amang the Heather, Donald MacGillavry, The Massacre of Glencoe, MacCallum's Lament, The Loss of the Iolaire, Yellow Haired Laddie, The Shira Dam, Fear a bhata, The Boys of Balgate, My Donald. DOWNLOAD DETAILS This book is now out of print. We have made it available as a PDF download on our sister site and it can be purchased from here www.playscottishmusic.com




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Orain an Eilein (Gaelic Songs of Skye)

Over 160 Gaelic songs with words and music gathered from tradition bearers from the Isle of Skye.

This is a collection of Skye Gaelic songs old and new. 132 pages Includes many previously unpublished songs from the oral tradition and notes on the tune origins and bards. This book won the prize for adult literature at the Largs National Mod in 2002. 132pp A' Chraobh, A' chruinneag dhonn, 's toigh leam thu, A Dhòmhnallaich urramaich, A' Fagail a' Bhat' aig Port Righ, A ghruagach air a bheil mi 'n tòir Agus hò, Mhairi, A hò-rò, mo Mhairi Lurach, Ailein Duinn, nach till thu 'n taobh-sa?Air fair an la, Airigh Luachrach Uige, Air m' uilinn 's mi nam ònar Alasdair an Duin, A Mhòrag nighean Dhòmhnaill Duinn, An Cala Sèimh An Coileach Donn , An Cul Bachalach, An Gaol a Thug Mi Og, An Gille Dubh Mo Laochan, A nighean bhuidhe bhan, nam falbhadh tu leam, A nighean nan geug, An Ròs, An Talla 'm bu Ghnath le MacLeòid, An t-Aodann Ban An t-Oighr' Og, An Ubhal as Airde, B' fhearr leam dhol dhan t-saighdearachd Bhon chuir mo leannan culaibh rium, Bidh mi cuimhneachadh 's ag ionndrain, Biodh an deoch seo 'n laimh mo ruin, Bithidh clann bheag a' bhail' a-muigh, Bodachan a' Mhirein, Bonn Beinn Eadarra, Bothag Bheararaig, Braigh Uige, Breisleach, Brochan Lom, Bruthaichean Ghlinn Braoin, Buain na Rainich, Cailin Mo Smuain, Cailleach Liath Ratharsaigh, Cait a bheil i, cait an deach i? Cait an Caidil an Nighneag A-nochd? Cearcall a' Chuain, Chaidh Mo Dhonnchadh dhan Bheinn, Chaill Mi Mo Chridhe 's Mi Og, Chall èile, chall o, Chan e caoidh Mhic Shiridh, Cha tig Mòr mo bhean dhachaigh, Cha toir Iain Mòr an nighean dhomh, Chi mi bhuam, fada bhuam, Ci an Fhidheall, Cnoc Mhartainn, Coille an Fhasaich, Cuachag nan Craobh, Cuir sa Chiste Mhòir Mi, Cumha Iain Ghairbh, Cumha MhicCriomain, Cum ur n-Aire, Doire na Smeòraich, Duanag an t-Seòladair, Eilean a' Cheò, Eilean mo Chridh', Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buadh, Eilean Uaine fo Cheò, E o nighean, is o nighean, Fac' Thu na Fèidh? Failte don Eilean Sgitheanach Failte Rubha Bhatairnis, Far a-nall Ailean, Far an Robh Mi 'n-Raoir, Fear a' Choire, Fhir a shiubhlas a-maireach Fhleasgaich Oig, Flur nan Cailin, Gaol an t-Seòladair, Gaol nam Fear Dubh Garradh nan Ròs, Gillean Ghleann Dail, Gille Calum, Gruagach an Fhuilt Duinn, Gu bheil an gille dubh-dhonn, Gun Chrodh, gun Aighean, Gun d'dhiult am bodach fodar dhomh, Gun till mi mas maireann mi, Gur mis' tha gu duilich, Hi-u o ro hu o, Ho rò air nighean donn nam meall-shuil, Hòro, 'illean, na bitheamaid tursach, Ho rò, nighean donn, hug ò, Hò ro, Ruairidh 'ic-a-phi 'Illean, Na Biodh Oirbhse Smalan, 'Ille dhuinn, chaidh tu 'm dhith, Iomaraibh Eutrom, Latha a' siubhal slèibhe dhomh, Luinneag MhicLeòid, Maighdeanan a' Choire Dhuibh, Manus Mòr na Guaille, Mhic Iarla nam Bratach Bana, Mhuinntir a' Ghlinne Seo, Mi 'm shuidh' an seo gad chuimhneachadh, Mi 'n seo air bòrd air long nan seòl, M' ionam air a' ghille bheag, Mo Dhòmhnallan Fhèin, Mo Leannan, Mo Mhathair an Airnicreap Mòrag a Dun Bheagain, Mo Robairneach Gaolach , Mo Run a' Chailin, Naoinear Chailleach sa Ghleann Mhòr, Nighneag a' chuil duinn, nach fhan thu Nochd gun Chadal, Nuair Bha Mi Og , Och nan och, 's mi fo leireadh! Och, och, mar tha mi, 's mo chridhe trom, Old Folk's Party, O Mhairi, E Mhairi, Oran a' Christmas Tree, Oran an t-Saighdeir, Oran an Uachdarain, Oran a' Phoca, Oran Beinn Li, Oran do Cheit, Oran do Iain Breac MacLeòid, Oran do Sheasaidh Bheag Bhaile Raghnaill, Oran Gaoil, Oran Ghleann Bhargaill, Oran le Seòladair, Oran Mòr MhicLeòid, Oran Mòr Sgoirebreac, Oran nam Brògan Ura, Poca Sil an t-Sealgair, Port Beathaig Mhòir, Ruidhleadh an Nighean Donn, 'S e Gillean mo Ruin, 'S fhada bhon a dh'fhag mi 'n gleann, 'S gann gun dirich mi chaoidh , 'S mar a tha mi smaoineachadh, Soraidh bhuam gu Tir a' Cheò, Soraidh leis an Ait', 'S toigh leam cruinneag dhonn nam bò, Taladh, Taladh Dhòmhnaill Ghuirm, Taladh Thròndairnis, Tha fonn gun bhith trom Thainig an gille dubh, Tha mi fo churam, Tha mi gun aighear, Tha mi 'n duil, tha mi 'n duil, Tha mise fo mhulad san am, Tha Mo Bhreacan Fliuch fon Dile,<
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Orain nan Rosach

A Collection of Gaelic Songs from Ross-shire.

A fine and useful selection of Gaelic songs collected locally by Fiona MacKenzie the Mairi Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellow, from Ross- shire in the Scottish Highlands. A great addition to the repertoire of available Gaelic songs in print and a useful resource not only for singers but for all instrumentalists looking for a new tune or Gaelic song. Gaelic songs in staff notation with chords and notes on each song. 52pp
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Seumas an Coineanach

Delightful true tale of a rabbit in Scottish Gaelic.

Ideal story for reading to children in Gaelic or for adult learners.
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Sgeulachd Bhon Ghluin

Gaelic stories for children and adult learners.

This is an enchanting book/CD set with music and sound effects. Ideal for all learners of Scottish Gaelic. The stories are read by the late Crisdean Dillon, a well known Gaelic broadcaster.
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Slighe an Airgid (Gaelic Choir Songs)

Kenneth Thomson's long awaited book of Gaelic choir arrangements from the Glasgow Gaelic Association Choir.

This excellent book of 20 Gaelic choir song arrangements will be a welcome addition to the repertoire of Gaelic choirs around the country. Kenneth Thomson has selected a great variety of songs, including some early arrangements like An t-Iarla Diurach and Maighdeanan na h-Airigh with some more recent ones such as Maraiche nan Cuantan. There is also one puirt-a-beul and three each for women's and male voice choirs. This book celebrates 25 years with Kenneth Thomson as conductor of Ceolraidh Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu. 84pp Contents A' Fagail Bharraigh, An t-Iarla Diurach, Balaich an Iasgaich, Bha mi Latha Samhraidh, Chorra-Ghritheach Dhonn, Coille an Fhasaich, Cumha Coire Cheathaich, Eilean Mo Ghaoil, Failte do Eilean Leodhais, Fill o ro/ Is truagh nach d'rugadh mi dall, Gura mis' tha gu tinn, Ille Chrubach anns a' Ghleann, Illean Bithibh Sunndach, Maighdeanan na h-Airidh, Maraiche nan Cuantan, Mi le m' Uilinn, Mo Nighean Chruinn Donn, Mo shuil a'd dheidh, Muladach mi 's mi air m' aineol, 'S grinn a chaileag Mairi Anna.
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The Crunluath Collection

Exciting Gaelic song book and CD based on bagpipe music.

Lovely new Gaelic songs based on bagpipe music, written and arranged by Angus MacPhee. This book comes with a Cd of a selection of the songs sung by Fiona MacKenzie Mod Gold Medal winner 2006 and Angus MacPhee. 81 pp Bk/Cd 19.00
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Tog Fonn! (Gaelic Songs and Dance Tunes)

Good traditional songs which are ideal for learners of Gaelic song and music.

Gaelic songs in staff notation which are also known to instrumentalists as dance tunes. Chords included and basic bowings for fiddlers. 64pp A' Bhean A Bh'aig an Tàillear Chaol, An Ataireachd Ard, An Còineachan,Birlinn Ghoraidh Chròbhain, Bodachan a' Mhìrein, Buain a' Choirce, Buain na Rainich, Brochan Lom, Caol Muile, Chì Mi na Mòr-bheanna, Crodh Chailein, Dòmhnall Beag an t-Siùcair, Eilean Mo Chrìdh', Far am bi Mi Fhìn, Fear a' Bhàta, Gaol mo Chrìdh'-sa Màiri Bhàn.
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Tog Fonn! 2 (Gaelic Songs and Dance Tunes)

A new selection of puirt (Gaelic mouth music tunes) and dances.

This second book is a further collection to follow on from the acclaimed first series of Gaelic music from the Highlands of Scotland. Ideal for all learners of gaelic songs and language and with useful well known tunes for instrumentalists. 64pp A Chur nan Gobhar as a' Chreig, A Chaluim Bhig, A Mhic na Circe Topanaich, An Gille Dubh Mo Laochan, An Oidhche Bha na Gobhair Againn, B' fhearr Leam Fhin, B' fhearr Mar a Bha Mi 'n-Uiridh, Buain nan Dearcan ris an Spreidh, Chan Eil Mo Leannan ann an Seo, Cha Teid Mise, Cha Teid Mi, Cha Tig an Latha, Clann Ulaidh, Co Th' ann ach Anna Mo Nighean, Chuirinn air a' Phiob E, Chuir Iad Mise dh'Eilean Leam Fhin, Crodh-laoigh nam Bodach, Fhuair Mi Nead na Gurra-guig, Gabhaidh Sinn an Rathad Mor, Geala-bhodaich sa Bheinn Duibh, Gille Calum, I dal u dal, 'Ille Bhig, 'Ille Chrubaich anns a' Ghleann, Mhic Iarla nam Bratach Bana, Na Maragan aig Ruairidh, Nam Biodh Tri Sgillinn Agam, Puinneagan Cail, Ruidhleadh an Gille Cam, Ruidhlidh na Coilich Dhubha, Saoil, a Mhor, am Pos Thu?, Seinn O Churadail O, 'S i Morag a Rinn a' Bhanais, Siudaibh, Bhalacha', Somhairle agus Mairi Bhan, Stocainnean Daoimean, Tha na Teudan Fada Caol, Tha Smeorach sa Mhadainn Chiuin, Theid Thu null air an Fhadhail.
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We’re a’ Connected

95 Scottish Songs to Dance tunes - for Singers, Fiddlers and Pipers.

Fascinating collection re- connecting the original dance tunes with many of the forgotten songs that go with them. Includes many song tunes in bagpipe notation as well as fiddle versions and has chords for accompanists. Dougie Pincock has written great bagpipe settings for the songs and Susie Petrov and Christine Martin have collected and co-ordinated the Gaelic, Scots and American versions to make this a stimulating collection for all musicians. A very useful resource for music and dance workshops, bands, pipers and soloists wanting to learn Scots and Gaelic songs and to study the origins of the songs and tunes. A Man's a Man for a' That, Aitken Drum, Birnie Boozle, Bodachan a' Mhirein, Bonnie Jimmy Campbell, Bonnie Lass Come Ower the Burn, Braes of Mar, Braes of Tullimet, Brochan Lom, Clean Pease Strae, Devil in the Kitchen, The; The Drunken Piper, The, Dusty Miller, The, Ewie wi' the Crookit Horn, The, Far am Bi Mi Fhin, Forty-Second, The; Gabhaidh Sinn an Rathad Mor, Got a Can of Beer, Hey Ca' Through, Hi How My Bonnie Lass, Hieland Laddie, High Road to Linton, The, Highland Laddie, Highland Rory, Hills of Glenorchy, Hop Up My Ladies, I Hae a Wife of My Ain, I'll Aye Come in By Yon Town, I'll Gang Nae Mair Tae Yon Town, I'm O'er Young to Marry Yet, Jenny Dang the Weaver, Jenny Nettles, Jock Since Ever I Saw Your Face, John Grumlie, Johnnie Cope, Kafoozalum, Kate Dalrymple, Katie Bairdie, Keel Row, Killiecrankie, Lady Mary Ann, Lannagan's Ball, Lass o' Gowrie, The, Lament for Limerick Loch Erroch Side, Lochaber No More, Logie O' Buchan, Lord Ronald, Love Won't You Marry Me, Mac A Phi, Mac A Phee Turn Your Cattle, MacPherson's Lament, Mairi's Wedding, Merrily Danced the Quaker's Wife, Mrs. H.L. MacDonald of Dunach, Mrs. MacLeod, Mrs. MacLeod of Raasay, My Love She's But a Lassie Yet, My Peggy and I, My Wife's a Winsome, Wee Thing, O'er the Hills and Far Away, Old Rosin the Bow, Over the Hills and Far Away, Over the Water to Charlie, Piper of Dundee, The, Quaker's Wife, The, Rakes of Mallow, The, Rattlin Roarin' Willie, Rosin the Bow, Sandy's Mill, Seallaibh Cuirigh Eoin, Seinn O, S Ioma Rud, Smith's a Gallant Fireman, The, Some Say the Deil's Dead, Stad a Mhairi Bhanarach, Tail Toddle, Tailor Fell Through the Bed, There's Nae Luck About the House, Up and Waur Them A' Willie, Up in the Morning Early, Wha'll Be King but Charlie?, When John and Me Were Married, Whistle Ower the Lave O't, Will Ye Go and Marry Ketty? 104 pp
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