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Kate looks on as her brother Seumas tests out his speedboat and she learns about a 19th-century shipwreck.

Tha Miann na Maighdinn-mara a’ leantainn an eileanaich òig, Kate Nicleòid à sgìre àlainn Ùig ann an Eilean Leòdhais, a th’ air a bhith air a beò-ghlacadh leis a’ mhuir bho ’s cuimhne leatha.
Cuide ri bhith an sàs ann an tursan mara, tha i a’ coinneachadh ri daoine às an sgìre a tha ag innse beagan dhi mun eachdraidh inntinneach, bheairteach a th’ air an stairsnich aice fhèin.

Anns an treas phrògram san t-sreath, tha Kate a’ cumail sùil air a bràthair, Seumas, a tha a’ dol a-mach air an eathair luath aige, tha i ag ionnsachadh mu long-bhriste bhon naoidheamh linn deug agus tha i fhèin, a co-ogha agus an cù a’ falbh air turas gu eilean Phabaigh airson na h-oidhche.

Cothrom air leth boillsgeadh fhaighinn air saoghal eile, làn fiadh-bheatha de gach seòrsa agus seallaidhean eireachdail timcheall costa taobh siar Eilean Leòdhais, tro shùilean bhoireannaich òig aig a bheil ùidh mhòr san àrainneachd nàdarra agus a tha air leth pròiseil à dualchas na mara sa cheàrnaidh shònraichte aice fhèin.

Mermaid Tales follows young islander Kate Macleod as she indulges in her lifelong passion for the sea around her beloved homeland of Uig on the Isle of Lewis. As well as seeing many of her water-based adventures, she meets some knowledgeable locals who tell her about the fascinating and rich history that is on her very own doorstep.

Kate looks on as her brother Seumas tests out his speedboat, she learns about a 19th-century shipwreck, and has an overnight adventure with her cousin and her dog on the island of Pabbay.

A glimpse of another world, full of wildlife and impressive scenery on the west coast of the stunning Isle of Lewis, from the perspective of a young woman who has a strong interest in the natural environment and who is extremely proud of her maritime heritage.

In Gaelic with English subtitles

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Kate Macleod
Executive Producer Seumas Mactaggart
Executive Producer Margaret Mary Murray
Director Ross Macleod

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