Malcolm MacAskill | Calum MacAsgaill (Calum Iain Phàdraig Ruaidh Tailleir, 1828, Lag a’ Chealla – 26 February 1903), known as the Bard of Bernera (Harris), was a poet and fiddler, and took on various jobs during his life. His poems and songs were collected in the volume Orain Chaluim.
Publications in Erskine’s Periodicals
- ‘Moladh Leannain’ [poetry, GD], Volume II, Issue 2 (Summer 1910); selected by John N. MacLeod
- ‘Òran an Eich Bhuidhe’ [song, GD], Issue 3 (17 January 1920)
- ‘Beàrnaraigh na h-Earradh’ [poetry, GD], Issue 4 (24 January 1920)
Resources
- ‘Malcolm MacAskill,’ Hebridean Connections