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Duncan Davidson. . A Traditional Scottish Strathspey first published by Neil Gow in 1784. It is played in Donegal & is the 2nd Fling in the 'Four Provinces' set of tunes commonly played in Ireland. The Fiddle player in the photo is the late, great Maurice Duncan of Oban. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #629 Cheers, Dick

The Ruffian's Rant. . A four part Scottish Strathspey composed by Robert Bremner & first published in 1757. Robert Burns used the melody for his song - 'Theniel Menzies' Bonnie Mary'. In fact Burns must have really liked this melody because his song "In Commin' by the Brig o' Dye" in The Caledonian Museum (1770, No. 156) and three songs in his 'Merry Muses of Caledonia' (published after his death, in 1800) were also directed to be sung to it. Played here on English Concertina, Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #628 Cheers, Dick

The Athole Cummers ( Athole Lasses ) . A four part Scottish Strathspey first published in 1757. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #627 Cheers, Dick

The Last March. . A lovely tune composed by the late, great Cape Breton Fiddler John Morris Rankin! Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #626 Cheers, Dick

Lude's Supper. . Ancient Irish Air composed by the Harper Ruaidri Dáll Ó Catháin ( Rory O'Kane ) Born in the late C16th. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #624 Cheers, Dick

Here we are, back in the day. 🙂

For a few years we used to regularly play music at period events during the summer months, in costume, so I learned a few Medieval tunes to suit. Lots of lovely, if simple, melodies from way back when, which are still fun to play. 🙂

Theid mi Dhachaidh ‘chrò chinn t-sàile ( 'I Will Go Home To The Cattlefold Of Kintail' ) . Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic song, said to have been composed by a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Sheriffmuir, in 1715. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #623 Cheers, Dick

Bràigh Uige ( Uig Brae ) . Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic song from Uige on the Isle of Skye. A woman lamenting the loss of her husband who will never return from a hunt. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, & Whistle. Lockdown Video #622 Cheers, Dick

Geallach Abuchaidh An Eòrna (The Moon That Ripens The Wheat) . Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic song. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #621 Cheers, Dick

Gleann Bhaile Chaoil. . Air to a Scottish Gaelic song about Argyll, composed by Iain Cameron, the Paisley Poet, who was born in Eilean Luing in 1865. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #620 Cheers, Dick

Ho rò Chan eil Cadal Orm ( Ho Ro I am unable to Sleep ) . Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic song from North Uist, telling of a young woman's sad marriage to an old man. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Whistle. Lockdown Video #619 Cheers, Dick

Bhánchnoic Éirinn ó ( The Fair Hills of Ireland ) . Air to an Irish Gaelic emigrant song, composed by the late Donncha Rua Mac Conamara (1715-1810). Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Whistle. Lockdown Video #618 Cheers, Dick

Eilean Beag Donn a' Chuain. . Air to a Scots Gaelic emigrant song, composed by the late Donald MacDonald from Bragar, on the Isle of Lewis. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #617 Cheers, Dick

Tom Hackett's Dream. ( aka Owen Hackett's / The Road To Ballinakill ) . An Irish Jig composed by Owen Hackett of Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Tenor Banjo & Boodhran. Lockdown Video #616 Cheers, Dick

Thug Mi Gaol Do'n Fhear Bhàn ( I gave my love to the fair one ) . A traditional Scottish Gaelic song telling of a girl’s desolation on hearing her love had drowned at sea. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle & Whistle. Lockdown Video #615 Cheers, Dick

The Stone of Destiny. . Irish Reel composed by Maurice Lennon. Legend tells that the stone was brought back from Palestine to Ireland & used when Brian Boru was crowned, then it was stolen & moved to Scone in Scotland & used to crown Scottish Kings, before being stolen by the English. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Trump, English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #614 Cheers, Dick

Ó mo Dhùthaich ( Oh My Country ) . The Air to an old Scots Gaelic song from South Uist, of an emigrant longing for home. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Whistle, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #612 Cheers, Dick

Càite Bheil I Ann Am Muile? ( Where is she in Mull? ) . The Air to an old Scots Gaelic song. .. "My Brown haired girl, I'm longing for, Where in Mull is she?" Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Whistle, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #611 Cheers, Dick

Eilean Uibhist Mo Rùin ( My Beloved Island of Uist ) . The Air, composed by Angus MacDonald, to a Scots Gaelic song. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Whistle, English Concertina, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #610 Cheers, Dick

Fhalbh Oirre Ho . The Air to a traditional Gaelic rowing song from Tiree. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Whistle, English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #609 Cheers, Dick

Gu ma Slàn do na Fearaibh ( Good Health to the Men ) . The Air to one of the most popular Gaelic songs which deals with Highlanders leaving their homeland. Song composed by Donald Campbell, Glen Garry - 1838. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Whistle, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #608 Cheers, Dick

Ah well, that makes two of us. 😉

Hùg air a’ Bhonaid Mhòir ( Celebrate the great bonnet! ) . The Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic Puirt-à-beul ( Mouth Music ). Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #607 Cheers, Dick

Biodh An Deoch Seo 'N Làimh Mo Rùin ( The Drink Would Be in My Love's Hand ) . The Air to a Traditional Scottish Gaelic song from the Hebrides. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Whistle, Fiddle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #606 Cheers, Dick