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Ballads and Laments

Kirsteen McCue presents a celebration of Scotland's most famous laments and ballads, including The Dowie Dens o' Yarrow, Flooers o' the Forest and Ae Fond Kiss.

This week, the musician and academic Kirsteen McCue celebrates Scotland's rich heritage of musical laments and ballads with a collection of programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland archive.

Among the beautiful programmes she'll revisit are an examination of the history behind songs such as The Dowie Dens O Yarrow, Flooers O' The Forest and Ae Fond Kiss.

There's also a fascinating programme on Bob Dylan's passion for Scottish, English and Irisih folk music.

Plus we take a trip back in time to discover the lovesongs and laments of the Scottish Middle Ages.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Feb 2012 00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • Scotland’s Music – Lovesongs and Laments

    John Purser present music from medieval Scotland on the subject of romance and longing.

    Duration: 26:10

  • Songlines – Loch Lomond

    John Cavanagh tries to unpick fact from fiction in the story of one of Scotland’s favourite songs.

    Duration: 26:55

  • Bob’s Ballad Bases

    Julie Fowlis explores the Scottish, English and Irish folksongs at the root of Bob Dylan's songwriting.

    Duration: 56:44

  • Songlines - The Dowie Dens O’ Yarrow

    John Cavanagh retells the story of this famous Border Ballad about forbidden love and murder.

    Duration: 26:51

  • Scotland On Song – Part 1

    Barbara Dickson revisits songs of love, loss and parting in the company of her guest, Gaelic singer Karen Matheson.

    Duration: 54:20

  • Songlines – Annie Laurie

    John Cavanagh reveals the true story behind this beautiful Scottish melody.

    Duration: 28:50

  • Scotland On Song – Part 2

    The second part of Barbara Dickson series Scotland On Song on the subject of love, loss and longing.

    Duration: 47:56

  • Songlines – Flooers O The Forest

    John Cavanagh looks at the history of this world famous lament.

    Duration: 26:51

  • Songlines – Ae Fond Kiss

    Eddi Reader, Sheena Wellington and Harry Nicol join presenter John Cavanagh to tell the story behind one of Scotland’s most enduring love songs.

    Duration: 27:43

Broadcast

  • Sun 19 Feb 2012 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland