"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
Many thanks on all your good wishes, Two answers to queries, yes, the hose are from Dunadd, - I wasn't sure if I could mention the trading name. Nighthawk, I will ask where the jacket was sourced from and let you know....Tom....
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