Book Launch: Molly and Dolly by Myles Campbell / Moilidh agus Doilidh by Maoilios Caimbeul at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Join Maoilios Caimbeul in conversation with Mark Wringe to celebrate the launch of Maoilios' new book, Moilidh agus Doilidh

Embark on an enchanting journey through time and tales with Moilidh agus Doilidh, a heartwarming yet poignant narrative that seamlessly weaves together the lives of Moilidh, an orphaned pet lamb, and Dolly, the wise seanchaidh sheep.

In this book, Maoilios Caimbeul invites readers to follow the lives of Molly and Dolly as they explore the picturesque landscape of Sutherland, Skye, Lewis, the Uists, Bara, Mull, Rum and others, amongst the backdrop of the Highland Clearances.

The juxtaposition of Moilidh’s sentimental journey with the intense historical narrative of the Clearances, and eventually the crofter’s rebellion, creates a powerful and thought-provoking reading experience.

This book will be key for children who speak Gaelic, or are learning to speak. Older readers will also gain a lot from the details about the clearances. Given its younger age demographic, the Gaelic language used will also be accessible to all ages learning Gaelic.

The launch will take place on Thursday 12 November at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, at 7pm. There will be complimentary tea, coffee and home baking.

About the author

MAOILIOS CAIMBEUL lives on the Isle of Skye, where he is from. He writes mostly in Gaelic, although some of his works are available in English translations. He graduated from The University of Edinburgh in 1976 having studied Celtic Studies and History. His interests lie in superstition, miracles, science and religion. He is a highly acclaimed author and poet, having won two Gaelic Books Council prizes, the National Mòd Bardic Crown, the Wigtown Prize, among many more. Besides short stories in anthologies and a collected volume, Myles Campbell publishes children’s fiction and poetry.