Trusadh
Description: Alan Campbell explores the history and relevance of patronymics and nicknames, and their place in the culture of the Highlands and Islands. He heads from Skye to Lewis, Uist, Barra and Sutherland to hear of the vital part that these unique names played in communities and villages of the past, and also explores their use now. He also examines how it fits into a European context with a look at the Dutch and Icelandic patronymics.
Genre: TV program
Network: BBC Alba
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Genre: TV program
Network: BBC Alba
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