Gàir nan clàrsach = The harps' cry

This is an anthology of Gaelic poetry and song from the 17th century and includes the melodies of songs where known. 43 poems illustrate the full range of verse from that turbulent century - work songs, rowing songs, political songs and songs of clans, anger and grief. This poetry gives readers a last glimpse of the heroic age in Europe which has remained unchanged in Scotland for over 1000 years.