TALL TALES AT DUART
CASTLE
Each summer, visitors to Duart are further entertained
by Scot An Sgeulaichie - a traditional storyteller.
Scot tells stories to anyone who wants to listen
- and many do - in every corner of Duart.
Murderous tales of Lachlan Lubanach kidnapping the Lord of
the Isles,
and then asking to marry his daughter
The famous tale of the Lady rock
upon which Lachlan's wife was left to drown.
The romantic tale of her rescue by her kinsmen,
and the subsequent stabbing of Lachlan
when he visited Edinburgh months later.
Dressed in the plaid, with long flowing locks and a sparkle
in his eyes, Scot tells his tales to the accompaniment of a lap harp, which he
plays himself. Many listen with bated breath, between roars of laughter and
gasps of amazement. Clearly he captures the minds and hearts of all who listen.
..... here he is telling tales in the courtyard, under the
rowan tree
planted by Sir Fitzroy Maclean, the 26th chief, on his hundreth birthday.
....and here he is again - showing the public how to dress
with a kilt (plaid).