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[ladyofannwn]

I've got a gig coming up with a local Scottish society, but alas, most of my tunes are Irish!

Lend me some inspiration! What are everyone's favorite Scottish tunes? (especially for fiddle or harp!)

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[fionnulaharp]

Lagan Love

My love is like a red red rose.

Come By the Hills

And I hate to be cliched, but Scots love Loch Lomond.

I'm primarily a vocalist (accompanying myself on harp), but these all sound wonderful as harp tunes as well.

[experiment666]

we're a noddin'

[experiment666]

oh bonus- It's mentioned in Dickens' Bleak House

[amyura]

I like Neil Gow's lament for the death of his second wife, Walking the Floor, Mairi's Wedding, and Laddie Lie Near Me.

I also think Cape Breton tunes would be appropriate, so from that tradition I recommend Brenda Stubbert's reel, Calum Breugach, the Devil in the Kitchen and Sleepy Maggie.

[typsygypsy]

I second Neil Gow's Lament for his Second Wife, Sleepy Maggie and the Cape Breton choonz. Also, Jenny Nettles is a real toe tapper.

[padraigin]

Wilde Mountain Thyme
Rantin Rovin Robin
Jenny o' the braes