Alasdair C. Whyte from Muile/Mull (Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 & 2020) singing some of his favourite songs, and discussing his new book, Maim-slè.

Maim-slè is a book of new writing in Gaelic and English exploring language shift, sustainability and identity. Commissioned by the Glasgow-based theatre company Theatre Gu Lèor, it features: excerpts from the critically-acclaimed theatre production Maim (2020) and the album Maim (2021) by the band WHYTE; new poetry and prose; and original artwork by Alice Louise Watson. Maim-slè – a Gaelic phrase from Muile/Mull – means ‘when the water comes suddenly’. Alasdair will sing some of the traditional songs that inspired the book, as well as a song or two with some very local connections.

The territory is familiar from productions like ‘The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil’ but the current ecological crisis and the specificity of the material drawn from the author’s native Mull frames it in a profound and fresh way.’ Meg Bateman

‘It brings a sudden flash of significant cultural history to light for these benighted times.’
Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul

‘Tha maim-slè air ar crathadh, is tha e mar fhiachaibh òirnn èisteachd.’
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill

Comhairle nan Leabhraichean

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