This episode is a conversation with Eilidh Young. Originally from Penmore in North West Mull, Eilidh lives in Lochdonn, where she was the head of Lochdonnhead Primary for many years.
Our conversation brings the North of Mull to life during the second world war, so much so that we’ll hear what the infamous Lord Haw Haw, Nazi Propogandist on ‘Germany Calling’ had to say to the people of Tobermory one evening. Eilidh has tales of herself and her father, her training in Edinburgh at Moray House, her work as a teacher in St Neots, Murihouse and of course here on Mull.
Eilidh and I spoke in December in the midst of a great big storm, which you’ll hear in the background to our chat.
Thanks for listening!
Episode Links:
Tiree Aerodrome in the 2nd world war
Richard Baker’s book – The Terror of Tobermory
Records of Barage Balloons above Glasgow
Article on Dame Slap and Her School – Enid Blyton
The Scottish Horse
The Scottish Horse – 6/8 Tune
David Tennant on Mull – Who Do You THink You Are?
Buckingham Terrace, Edinburgh
Young St Edinburgh
Image of Eilidh Young courtesy of Meriel Young, with thanks!
What We Do In The Winter 
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