Scottish Ballads
Scottish love songs have their own special charm and they are popular year round. They are especially popular as part of Robbie Burns or Valentine's Day celebrations. Although I'm not from a Scottish family, I grew up listening to both Irish and Scottish music. To this day it is near and dear to my heart as Dad used to love to sing Scottish songs, and with a convincing Scottish accent to boot! He learned these songs from my grandfather, who had learned them, along with how to play golf, from two Scottish businessmen back in the early 1900s.
The Scottish love songs that I've selected to feature are "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose", "Leezie Lindsay", "I Love a Lassie", "The Tiree Love Song", "Annie Laurie", and "Loch Lomond". I've also included resources on Scottish love poems as well as other resources pertaining to Scottish culture.
Happy listening!
{Photo of my husband and I wearing our Scottish kilts for Robbie Burns Day.
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My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
Written by Robert Burns (Robbie Burns)
My Love is Like a Red Red Rose - Poll
{Photo courtesy of author James F. Perry on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons}
Leezie Lindsay
Lizzie Lindsay
Leezie Lindsay - Poll
{Image of a portrait of King George IV in a kilt - public domain image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
Scottish Love Quote
Love is not blind; it is an extra eye, which shows us what is most worth of regard."
{James Matthew Barrie}
Famous Scottish Quotes
I Love a Lassie
Written by Harry Lauder
I Love a Lassie - Poll
{Photo of a young boy in a kilt - public domain photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
The Tiree Love Song
Written by Alexander Sinclair
The Tiree Love Song - Poll
{Photo of kilt pleats - courtesy of J.F. Perry on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons}
Scottish Kilts
Kilts are part of traditional Scottish dress and are available in a variety of tartans. The expression "the whole nine yards" originates from the fact that it takes nine yards of material to make a traditional kilt.
{Image provided courtesty of Walkabout Craft}
Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie - Poll
{Photo of the Scottish flag, courtesy of author Cayetano on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons}
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomand - Poll
{Photo showing kilt stitching, courtesy of author James F. Perry on Wikimedia Commons.Creative Commons}
Scottish Love Songs - Poll
{Photo courtesy of Christine Van Assche on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons}
Scottish Love Poems
Scottish Poetry
- Scottish Love Poems
- Features love poems by Scottish poet Robert Burns.
- Lyrics & Origins of "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose".
- Article on the origins of "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose"; includes lyrics.
Scottish Love Songs on CD
Select a CD featuring Scottish love songs.
Scottish Tartans
Scottish Accessories - Poster
{Poster of Scottish accessories - image credit Tartan Accessories}
Scottish Love Songs on MP3
Select Scottish love songs in MP3 format.
Bagpipes and Drums
Marching Band - Scottish Poster
Scottish Love Poems
Select a Scottish poetry book to share with your friends and family.
Scottish Movies
Select a Scottish movie to enjoy with your friends and family.
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CustomWeddingInvitations
Apr 11, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- Lovely melodic Irish music.
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joycetmann
Feb 17, 2012 @ 4:19 pm | delete
- Robert Burns forever!
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John_Michael Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:07 am | delete
- wow ... good stuff ... thanks
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happynutritionist Jan 24, 2012 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- Oh these bring back such memories, my ancestors that came over from Scotland who still had the brogue have all passed on, I miss them and hearing them talk and sing...what a fine lass you are to put all this together for people like me to enjoy!
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Upon-Request Jan 19, 2012 @ 7:25 pm | delete
- One of my favorite Scottish singers is Alex Beaton, who up until recently has been a fixture on the Scottish Festivals circuit in the U.S. Adding your lens to my Clan Armstrong Gifts and Gear :)
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