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Tormod Caimbeul

1942 – 2015

Scottish Gaelic writer

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Lived 1942 – 2015 (aged 72). Tormod Caimbeul was a British writer, teacher, poet and translator.

Tormod Caimbeul (7 October 1942 – 2 May 2015) was a Scottish Gaelic novelist, poet, author of children's literature, and translator. He was known by his nickname "Tormod a' Bhocsair". He is recognised as one of the most important Gaelic writers of the 20th century. and his uncle, Aonghas Caimbeul (nicknamed Am Puilean),

After attending the University of Edinburgh and Jordanhill College of Education, he worked as a teacher of Gaelic and English in Glasgow, South Uist, and Lewis.

Writing Caimbeul published three novels during his lifetime: Deireadh an Fhoghair (1979), Shrapnel (2006), and An Druim bho Thuath (2011). His short stories appeared in three collections: Hostail (Hostel, 1992), An Naidheachd bhon Taigh (1994), and Sgeulachdan sa Chiaradh (2015). Shrapnel has been recently adapted for the stage by Catrìona Lexy Chaimbeul and the company Theatre Gu Leòr. He also wrote many lovely poems, such as Cur-seachad, a piece of poetry about getting outdoors and stopping spending so much time on screens.

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University of Edinburgh, Jordanhill College
Also known as
Norman Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tormod Caimbeul?

Scottish Gaelic writer

When was Tormod Caimbeul born?

Tormod Caimbeul was born on 7 October 1942 in South Dell.

When did Tormod Caimbeul die?

Tormod Caimbeul died on 2 May 2015.

What was Tormod Caimbeul's occupation?

Tormod Caimbeul was a writer, teacher, poet and translator.

What nationality was Tormod Caimbeul?

Tormod Caimbeul was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tormod Caimbeul

· Wikidata: Q20622066

· DBpedia: Tormod Caimbeul

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