Bill MacAskill lives in Inverness, Scotland with his wife Isobel. Isobel (frequently referred to as Ishbel, Gaelic for Isobel) is renowned for her beautiful voice and Gaelic music. She performs frequently throughout the U.K. and other parts of the world. Together, Bill and Isobel have raised four children, all of whom reside in Scotland.

Bill is a businessman by background but was raised in Inverkirkaig, the son of Murdo and Joanne MacAskill. He heard many stories of his family's past there, became interested in his family's history, and produced this wonderful short history of the MacAskills.

Scottish Radiance's review of Ishbel's music was glowing: "There are some voices so sublime they transcend all differences of language, culture, class or creed, and Ishbel MacAskill has one of them. I have watched this remarkable lady not only entrance a Catalan audience but also have them singing the true version of The Eriskay Love Lilt in Gaelic, with passable Lewis accents, too! That devastating combination of bubbly sense of fun, warm, low, golden pure tones and supreme interpretive skill could melt a heart of solid marble. When Ishhel sings, it is the song that matters, and all the tragedy, the hope, the endurance, the love and the courage of the Gaels shines through. Whether you have Gaelic or not, Ishbel's singing will speak to you and you will understand. This lovely album, lshbel's third, makes compelling listening - and for the misguided few who would still doubt the value and importance of Gaelic to the world's culture, should he compulsory. Sheena Wellington, October 1994.

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