| surname | MacKechnie / MacEacharn(a) |
| forenames | Donald / Dòmhnall |
| life | 1836–1908 |
| origin | S.W. Argyll |
| notes | From Companion to Gaelic Scotland – “Born Jura. Lived latterly in Edinburgh as part of the distinguished circle which included Donald Mackinnon, Alexander Carmichael and Sheriff Nicolson. A frequent prizewinner at Mods at the turn of the century. His poetry is light, sometimes sentimental and only a few pieced are remembered (‘An Sruthan’, ‘Am Bothan Beag’, ‘Bean a’ Chòtain Ruaidh’). He also translated from the Rubaiyat. His prose has worn better, his essays on various animals in particular illustrating his light, humorous touch, his use of incisive and idiomatic language and his unpretentious style; ‘Am Fiadh’ (The Deer) is the best-known of these.” |
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