The essays in this book explore and reflect on a number these links, including archaeology, history, musicology and linguistics. In their chapter, Dr Róise Ní Bhaoill and Aodán Mac Póilin explored the Gaelic links between Antrim and Argyll, looking at linguistic and literary connections, as well as the evidence of surnames, place-names, folklore and mythology. In two substantial chapters Dr Cormac McSparron examined the archaeological and historical evidence for contact between Antrim and Argyll from the Prehistoric period to the Early Medieval period. The musical connections between Antrim and Argyll were the subject of Stuart Eydmann’s chapter. Finally, Dr Eric Graham explored the fascinating connections between Argyllshire emigrants to North Carolina and Antrim flaxseed traders.