http://www.odeo.com/channels/3113-Letter-To-Gaelic-Learners Lekaiya no Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. gd 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:00 -0800 Language http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25445190-Letter-13-Nov-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-541 The Isle of Eigg’s nickname is the Isle of the Big Women. According to oral tradition, it goes back to the Seventh Century. The island was still under the control of the Picts. Indeed, it was under the control of a Pictish queen. Find out more about Eìgg’s nickname and this Pictish queen in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. The Isle of Eigg’s nickname is the Isle of the Big Women. According to oral tradition, it goes back to the Seventh Century. The island was still under the control of the Picts. Indeed, it was under the control of a Pictish queen. Find out more about Eìgg’s nickname and this Pictish queen in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. The Isle of Eigg’s nickname is the Isle of the Big Women. According to oral tradition, it goes back to the Seventh Century. The island was still under the control of the Picts. Indeed, it was under the control of a Pictish queen. Find out more about Eìgg’s nickname and this Pictish queen in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445190 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355115-Letter-23-Oct-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-538 How often have you seen a goat in Scotland? Ruairidh does not mean a big white goat behind a white fence, but wild goats who live in the moors. He has seen some many times, in places like the Black Isle, an Colonsay in Strath Spey and, more recently, in Kinlochewe in Ross-shire. Learn more about these wild goats in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. How often have you seen a goat in Scotland? Ruairidh does not mean a big white goat behind a white fence, but wild goats who live in the moors. He has seen some many times, in places like the Black Isle, an Colonsay in Strath Spey and, more recently, in Kinlochewe in Ross-shire. Learn more about these wild goats in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. How often have you seen a goat in Scotland? Ruairidh does not mean a big white goat behind a white fence, but wild goats who live in the moors. He has seen some many times, in places like the Black Isle, an Colonsay in Strath Spey and, more recently, in Kinlochewe in Ross-shire. Learn more about these wild goats in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25355115 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25106589-Letter-11-Sep-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-532 More often than not, Ruairidh talks about subjects pertaining to the Highlands. However, this week he will talk to you about an event that occurred, outside the Highlands, although every mothers’ son will understand why this week’s subject affects Ruairidh. Learn what this is and a whole more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. More often than not, Ruairidh talks about subjects pertaining to the Highlands. However, this week he will talk to you about an event that occurred, outside the Highlands, although every mothers’ son will understand why this week’s subject affects Ruairidh. Learn what this is and a whole more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. More often than not, Ruairidh talks about subjects pertaining to the Highlands. However, this week he will talk to you about an event that occurred, outside the Highlands, although every mothers’ son will understand why this week’s subject affects Ruairidh. Learn what this is and a whole more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25106589 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25070810-Letter-04-Sep-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-531 Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25070810 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24998877-Letter-21-Aug-2009-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-529 Ruairidh talks about the meaning of the word "farach" and The Doctrine of Signatures. Ruairidh talks about the meaning of the word "farach" and The Doctrine of Signatures. Ruairidh talks about the meaning of the word "farach" and The Doctrine of Signatures. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24998877 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24960078-Letter-14-Aug-2009-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-528 Ruairidh talks of the the Island of Boreray in this weeks letter. Boreray means "fort-island" in Old Norse. It's close to North Uist and Berneray. Ruairidh talks of the the Island of Boreray in this weeks letter. Boreray means "fort-island" in Old Norse. It's close to North Uist and Berneray. Ruairidh talks of the the Island of Boreray in this weeks letter. Boreray means "fort-island" in Old Norse. It's close to North Uist and Berneray. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24960078 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24923915-Letter-07-Aug-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh Ruairidh discusses the name 'Eddrachillis Bay'. How did it come to be? It cames from Gaelic and in this letter, Ruairidh explains the meaning. Ruairidh discusses the name 'Eddrachillis Bay'. How did it come to be? It cames from Gaelic and in this letter, Ruairidh explains the meaning. Ruairidh discusses the name 'Eddrachillis Bay'. How did it come to be? It cames from Gaelic and in this letter, Ruairidh explains the meaning. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24923915 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24890229-Letter-31-Jul-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-526 More magnificent placenames this week, Ruairidh ponders over Eddrachillis Bay. There is only one way to learn about this place and its Gaelic origins, listen to the podcast! More magnificent placenames this week, Ruairidh ponders over Eddrachillis Bay. There is only one way to learn about this place and its Gaelic origins, listen to the podcast! More magnificent placenames this week, Ruairidh ponders over Eddrachillis Bay. There is only one way to learn about this place and its Gaelic origins, listen to the podcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24890229 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24856521-Letter-24-Jul-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-525 Ruairidh recently took a cruise. One of the places he visited was Tobermory, in Mull. Beginning with a very wise proverb, Ruairidh explains some of the things that he saw on the cruise. Ruairidh recently took a cruise. One of the places he visited was Tobermory, in Mull. Beginning with a very wise proverb, Ruairidh explains some of the things that he saw on the cruise. Ruairidh recently took a cruise. One of the places he visited was Tobermory, in Mull. Beginning with a very wise proverb, Ruairidh explains some of the things that he saw on the cruise. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24856521 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24819878-Letter-17-Jul-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-524 Iain Dubh, An Seòladair, has had some adventures. From rescuing and marrying the Princess of Spain from the band of robbers, to giving peace to three dead men. How will this tale end for the most remarkable of characters? Find out in this week’s podcast! Iain Dubh, An Seòladair, has had some adventures. From rescuing and marrying the Princess of Spain from the band of robbers, to giving peace to three dead men. How will this tale end for the most remarkable of characters? Find out in this week’s podcast! Iain Dubh, An Seòladair, has had some adventures. From rescuing and marrying the Princess of Spain from the band of robbers, to giving peace to three dead men. How will this tale end for the most remarkable of characters? Find out in this week’s podcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24819878 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24777757-Letter-10-Jun-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-523 Continuing the adventures of Iain Dubh an Seòladair. Iain is head of the bandits. Learn of what happens when Iain Dubh enters the forbidden room. What does he find? Don’t miss out as this story heats up! Continuing the adventures of Iain Dubh an Seòladair. Iain is head of the bandits. Learn of what happens when Iain Dubh enters the forbidden room. What does he find? Don’t miss out as this story heats up! Continuing the adventures of Iain Dubh an Seòladair. Iain is head of the bandits. Learn of what happens when Iain Dubh enters the forbidden room. What does he find? Don’t miss out as this story heats up! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24777757 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24746247-Letter-03-Jul-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. LEarn knew phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. LEarn knew phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. LEarn knew phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24746247 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24768205-Letter-03-Jul-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. Learn new phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. Learn new phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. Ruairidh continues with his tale of Iain Dubh Leòdhasach, an Seòladair. Learn new phrases and words whilst being entertained by this tale of the sailor from Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24768205 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24729853-Letter-19-Jun-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-520 Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24729853 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24694909-Letter-12-Jun-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-519 Ruairidh got a new book recently; it's about a dialect in the Highlands that is becoming extinct. Interestingly, he's not talking about a dialect of Gaelic, but English. It’s the “Cromarty Fisherfolk Dialect”. Learn more in this week’s podcast. Ruairidh got a new book recently; it's about a dialect in the Highlands that is becoming extinct. Interestingly, he's not talking about a dialect of Gaelic, but English. It’s the “Cromarty Fisherfolk Dialect”. Learn more in this week’s podcast. Ruairidh got a new book recently; it's about a dialect in the Highlands that is becoming extinct. Interestingly, he's not talking about a dialect of Gaelic, but English. It’s the “Cromarty Fisherfolk Dialect”. Learn more in this week’s podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24694909 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24595299-Letter-22-May-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-516 This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gilleasbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gilleasbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gilleasbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24595299 Fri, 22 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355116-Letter-24-Apr-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-512 In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,25355116 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24496364-Letter-24-Apr-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-512 In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! In the Norwegian town of Otta, there is a statue of a young woman named Pillarguri. She is well known in Norwegian history. In the statue she is blowing a horn. She is commemorating an attack on Scots in Sweden in 1612. In this week’s podcast, find out why the Scots were there and why the Norwegians had to attack! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24496364 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355117-Letter-17-Apr-07-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-511 Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,25355117 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24461840-Letter-17-Apr-07-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-511 Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. Have you ever heard of the Battle of Kringen? It is a famous Norwegian battle. Find out all about it and Scotlan's relevance to it, in this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24461840 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355118-Letter-10-Apr-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-510 Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,25355118 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24451963-Letter-10-Apr-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-510 Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24451963 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24434555-Letter-10-Apr-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-510 Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. Roddy has been ski-ing in mountains in the Rodane in Norway. The Rodane became a national park in 1962. There are small huts and bothys in the Rodane and the Norwegian names for these are very similar to the English names. Find out about these lodges and one in particular with this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24434555 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355119-Letter-03-Apr-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-509 "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,25355119 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24401577-Letter-03-Apr-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-509 "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? "Mark my word, Pat, she'll be an unlucky ship." This week, hear how Peter Morrison from Grimsay overheard two Irishmen talking as the Titanic launched in Belfast. Did one of the old men see an omen or supernatural warning? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24401577 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355120-Letter-27-Mar-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-508 Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,25355120 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355121-Letter-20-Mar-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-507 This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,25355121 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355122-Letter-13-Mar-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-506 There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,25355122 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24142304-Letter-20-Feb-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-503 A valuable resource for Gaelic learners over several generations has been Edward Dwelly's dictionary. There are many interesting words to be found within its pages, Roddy looks at some of these words and their origins. Two plucky people recently put the dictionary online, listen to how they achieved this mammoth task! A valuable resource for Gaelic learners over several generations has been Edward Dwelly's dictionary. There are many interesting words to be found within its pages, Roddy looks at some of these words and their origins. Two plucky people recently put the dictionary online, listen to how they achieved this mammoth task! A valuable resource for Gaelic learners over several generations has been Edward Dwelly's dictionary. There are many interesting words to be found within its pages, Roddy looks at some of these words and their origins. Two plucky people recently put the dictionary online, listen to how they achieved this mammoth task! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24142304 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24083025-Letter-13-Feb-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-502 Do you know the word muir? It means “sea”. A’ mhuir – the sea. Do you know the word tìr? It means “land”. An tìr – the land. Muir is tìr – the sea and the land. Both are important in the Gaidhealtachd. Well, this week Roddy has a conundrum for you: what does 'Muir-thìreach' mean? He explains in the later and brings a whole host of intriguing words that appear in a new online dictionary. Do you know the word muir? It means “sea”. A’ mhuir – the sea. Do you know the word tìr? It means “land”. An tìr – the land. Muir is tìr – the sea and the land. Both are important in the Gaidhealtachd. Well, this week Roddy has a conundrum for you: what does 'Muir-thìreach' mean? He explains in the later and brings a whole host of intriguing words that appear in a new online dictionary. Do you know the word muir? It means “sea”. A’ mhuir – the sea. Do you know the word tìr? It means “land”. An tìr – the land. Muir is tìr – the sea and the land. Both are important in the Gaidhealtachd. Well, this week Roddy has a conundrum for you: what does 'Muir-thìreach' mean? He explains in the later and brings a whole host of intriguing words that appear in a new online dictionary. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-13,24083025 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24047958-Letter-06-Feb-2009-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-501 Do you know what the word Cùtach means? Many apply it to today's dialect of Gaelic. Do you agree? The word also leads Roddy to think about the dialect of Gaelic that orginated from Aberdeen. Do you know what the word Cùtach means? Many apply it to today's dialect of Gaelic. Do you agree? The word also leads Roddy to think about the dialect of Gaelic that orginated from Aberdeen. Do you know what the word Cùtach means? Many apply it to today's dialect of Gaelic. Do you agree? The word also leads Roddy to think about the dialect of Gaelic that orginated from Aberdeen. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24047958 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23987948-Letter-30-Jan-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-500 Roddy is delighted to present the 500th Litir do luchd-ionnsachaidh and would like to thank those who have contacted him regarding Litir. This week's letter concludes the tale of Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. What exactly happened to Fraoch on that night? What was that devilish sound the couple heard? Find out by listening to this week's podcast. Roddy is delighted to present the 500th Litir do luchd-ionnsachaidh and would like to thank those who have contacted him regarding Litir. This week's letter concludes the tale of Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. What exactly happened to Fraoch on that night? What was that devilish sound the couple heard? Find out by listening to this week's podcast. Roddy is delighted to present the 500th Litir do luchd-ionnsachaidh and would like to thank those who have contacted him regarding Litir. This week's letter concludes the tale of Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. What exactly happened to Fraoch on that night? What was that devilish sound the couple heard? Find out by listening to this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23987948 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23850204-Letter-09-Jan-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-497 More fascinating stories emerge from the forts that run along the Antonine Wall. Are you familiar with how the name Bearsden came to be the name of the town. It was not the original name of the town and only came to be after a technological advancement. find out what it was and much more in this week's podcast. More fascinating stories emerge from the forts that run along the Antonine Wall. Are you familiar with how the name Bearsden came to be the name of the town. It was not the original name of the town and only came to be after a technological advancement. find out what it was and much more in this week's podcast. More fascinating stories emerge from the forts that run along the Antonine Wall. Are you familiar with how the name Bearsden came to be the name of the town. It was not the original name of the town and only came to be after a technological advancement. find out what it was and much more in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23850204 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23835288-Letter-02-Jan-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-496 Bliadhna Mhath Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. Bliadhna Mhath Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. Bliadhna Mhath Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-02,23835288 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23778698-Letter-19-Dec-08-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-494 Roddy looks at one of the most famous letters ever written, one that's been translated into many different languages. Roddy looks at one of the most famous letters ever written, one that's been translated into many different languages. Roddy looks at one of the most famous letters ever written, one that's been translated into many different languages. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-19,23778698 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23743902-Letter-12-Dec-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-493 As the sorry chapter of Robbie Northway ends, another opens about another bothy-dwelling character. The old fox, or James McRory Smith, lived in a bothy in Strathcailleach for thirty years. Listen to this week's podcast to learn all about his wiley ways! As the sorry chapter of Robbie Northway ends, another opens about another bothy-dwelling character. The old fox, or James McRory Smith, lived in a bothy in Strathcailleach for thirty years. Listen to this week's podcast to learn all about his wiley ways! As the sorry chapter of Robbie Northway ends, another opens about another bothy-dwelling character. The old fox, or James McRory Smith, lived in a bothy in Strathcailleach for thirty years. Listen to this week's podcast to learn all about his wiley ways! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-12,23743902 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23710138-Letter-05-Dec-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-492 The final instalment of the strange tale of the Northways unfolds. The twists and turns unfold and unfurl, but does the tale of Robbie echo similar circumstances to events that happened years ago in the area? The final instalment of the strange tale of the Northways unfolds. The twists and turns unfold and unfurl, but does the tale of Robbie echo similar circumstances to events that happened years ago in the area? The final instalment of the strange tale of the Northways unfolds. The twists and turns unfold and unfurl, but does the tale of Robbie echo similar circumstances to events that happened years ago in the area? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23710138 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23679787-Letter-28-Nov-08-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-491 The strange case of the Northways and their animals moving into a bothy caused uproar with local crofters. It caused the authorities quite a headache. Learn more by listening to the podcast! The strange case of the Northways and their animals moving into a bothy caused uproar with local crofters. It caused the authorities quite a headache. Learn more by listening to the podcast! The strange case of the Northways and their animals moving into a bothy caused uproar with local crofters. It caused the authorities quite a headache. Learn more by listening to the podcast! tag:odeo.com,2008-11-28,23679787 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23651765-Letter-21-Nov-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-490 This week, Roddy examines several Sutherland place names. Also, hear an unusual story about a couple who moved into Srathan Bothy in 2000 along with their animals. This week, Roddy examines several Sutherland place names. Also, hear an unusual story about a couple who moved into Srathan Bothy in 2000 along with their animals. This week, Roddy examines several Sutherland place names. Also, hear an unusual story about a couple who moved into Srathan Bothy in 2000 along with their animals. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23651765 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23620503-Letter-14-Nov-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-489 This week Roddy re-acquaints us with an offical bird of state in America. The name of the bird looks like a Greek word, however the name originated from Gaelic. Find out about the name, the state and the mighty bird itself! This week Roddy re-acquaints us with an offical bird of state in America. The name of the bird looks like a Greek word, however the name originated from Gaelic. Find out about the name, the state and the mighty bird itself! This week Roddy re-acquaints us with an offical bird of state in America. The name of the bird looks like a Greek word, however the name originated from Gaelic. Find out about the name, the state and the mighty bird itself! tag:odeo.com,2008-11-14,23620503 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23591214-Letter-07-Nov-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-488 The final instalment of the fascinating school, Keil School, is given. Rugby and Gaelic are added to the school's curriculum - two big, bold moves! The final instalment of the fascinating school, Keil School, is given. Rugby and Gaelic are added to the school's curriculum - two big, bold moves! The final instalment of the fascinating school, Keil School, is given. Rugby and Gaelic are added to the school's curriculum - two big, bold moves! tag:odeo.com,2008-11-07,23591214 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355125-Letter-31-Oct-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-487 The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School. The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School. The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,25355125 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23445201-Letter-03-Oct-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-483 Sir John McKenzie, a famous Gaelic-speaking 19th century politician, is the subject of this week's letter. Find out how some etched names on a church window influenced him Sir John McKenzie, a famous Gaelic-speaking 19th century politician, is the subject of this week's letter. Find out how some etched names on a church window influenced him Sir John McKenzie, a famous Gaelic-speaking 19th century politician, is the subject of this week's letter. Find out how some etched names on a church window influenced him tag:odeo.com,2008-10-03,23445201 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355131-Letter-25-Apr-08-Litir-Do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-460 This week, Roddy tells about the ghost of the redcoat soldier, Arthur Davies. This week, Roddy tells about the ghost of the redcoat soldier, Arthur Davies. This week, Roddy tells about the ghost of the redcoat soldier, Arthur Davies. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-25,25355131 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355132-Letter-18-Apr-08-Litir-Do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-459 Arthur Davies, a wealthy, well-liked redcoat soldier is the subject of this week's letter. Arthur Davies, a wealthy, well-liked redcoat soldier is the subject of this week's letter. Arthur Davies, a wealthy, well-liked redcoat soldier is the subject of this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-18,25355132 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355133-Letter-11-Apr-08-Litir-Do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-458 Roddy continues the tale of the last Jacobite to die on Drumossie Moor at the Battle of Culloden, join him as he recounts the life and times of Patrick Grant! Roddy continues the tale of the last Jacobite to die on Drumossie Moor at the Battle of Culloden, join him as he recounts the life and times of Patrick Grant! Roddy continues the tale of the last Jacobite to die on Drumossie Moor at the Battle of Culloden, join him as he recounts the life and times of Patrick Grant! tag:odeo.com,2008-04-11,25355133 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355134-Letter-04-Apr-08-Litir-Do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-457 The Battle of Culloden is visited in this week's letter. Roddy remembers Patrick Grant, the last man to die on the battlefield and recounts his story. The Battle of Culloden is visited in this week's letter. Roddy remembers Patrick Grant, the last man to die on the battlefield and recounts his story. The Battle of Culloden is visited in this week's letter. Roddy remembers Patrick Grant, the last man to die on the battlefield and recounts his story. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-04,25355134 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355135-Letter-28-Mar-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-456 This week's letter discusses Springtime. This week's letter discusses Springtime. This week's letter discusses Springtime. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-28,25355135 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355136-Letter-21-Mar-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-455 The original Gaelic names given to the months of the year are the subject of this week's letter. The original Gaelic names given to the months of the year are the subject of this week's letter. The original Gaelic names given to the months of the year are the subject of this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-21,25355136 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355137-Letter-14-Mar-07-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-454 Saint Paul's mystical powers over animals are the subject of this week's letter Saint Paul's mystical powers over animals are the subject of this week's letter Saint Paul's mystical powers over animals are the subject of this week's letter tag:odeo.com,2008-03-14,25355137 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners