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The Road to the Isles

The Road to the Isles

MacLeod, Kenneth

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Mythology & FolkloreGeneral PoetryBritish History

ISBN10: 1025957989
ISBN13: 9781025957982
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Road to the Isles is a classic collection of poetry, prose, and traditional lore that captures the soul of the Scottish Highlands and the Hebrides. Compiled by Kenneth Macleod, a renowned collector of Gaelic tradition, this work serves as a literary bridge to a world of ancient legends, maritime life, and the rugged beauty of the Western Isles. The volume contains many of the verses and stories that would later become staples of Scottish folk song, most notably those associated with the collaboration between Macleod and Marjory Kennedy-Fraser.

Throughout the book, Macleod weaves together evocative descriptions of the landscape with the deep spiritual and cultural heritage of the islanders. Readers will find tales of the sea, reflections on the mist-shrouded peaks of Skye, and the enduring rhythms of life in the remote communities of the north. The Road to the Isles is more than a mere travelogue; it is a lyrical tribute to the Gaelic imagination and a vital record of a vanishing way of life. This work remains a significant contribution to Celtic studies and a cherished piece of Scottish literary history, offering a timeless journey through the hearts and minds of those who call the islands home.

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