Murdoch Morrison

Murdoch Morrison | Murchadh Moireastan (1842, Bernera, Harris – after 1929, Cape Breton) was also known as ‘Murchadh Choinnich Bhàin.’ When he as still an infant, Morrison’s parents emigrated from Harris to Cape Breton, where he spent his life as a fisherman. Alba published two of his songs.

Publications in Erskine’s Periodicals

Alba

  • ‘Mullach-an-Toll’ [song, GD], Issue 10 (11 April 1908)
  • ‘Far an Òg Rinn Mi Mire’ [song, GD], Issue 15 (16 May 1908)

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