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6 December 2025 - Christmas Advent Song

Song: Dèan Cadalan Sàmhach

6th December 2025 – Dèan Cadalan Sàmhach

This song was written by John MacRae (Iain Mac Mhurchaidh) from Kintail. He emigrated to South Carolina in 1774. In this song he sings to his daughter and asks her to sleep peacefully in a new country. He describes America as having dark endless forests that are fruitful in summer but with many dangers. The new country is so different to Scotland. He sends his greetings to Kintail in Scotland where he was raised.

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Mairi MacMIllan

Màiri was born and brought up on the island of South Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland. A native fluent Gàidhlig speaker, Màiri has been singing Gàidhlig songs from an early age. Màiri was awarded the Gold Medal for Gàidhlig traditional singing at the 2007 Mod in Lochaber. Her first solo album ‘Gu Deas‘, produced by Mhairi Hall was released in July 2021. In 2023 she released three songs commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the mass emigration of people from the Western Isles to Canada. Màiri composed the lyrics and melody of one of the songs – Gu Fada Dhan Iar.
Mairi MacMillan, Traditional, Scottish, Gaelic Singer

Mod Gold Medal winner Màiri MacMillan is a South Uist native and celebrated Gaelic singer, weaving the Gaelic language into a stunningly contemporary sound. With airplay on BBC Alba and a nomination for Gaelic Singer of the Year, she delivers captivating performances that are both deeply rooted and boldly innovative.

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