In 1676 the Presbytery of Forres reported 'rud, barbarous and ignorant Irish people...betwixt Ardclach, Calder and Moy, who had long been without any form of religious provision.
Found in 'Gaelic in Scotland, 1698-1981. The Geographical History of a Language. By Charles W. J. Withers'
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'rud, barbarous and ignorant '
ReplyDeleteIf you step up the street on any Friday or Saturday night you might wonder as to what has changed since this observation!