Scottish peasants and their songFootnote∗

A review article of the following records:

Scottish Tradition. Recorded and documented by the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh. Issued by Tangent Records, London. Mono.

1 Bothy Ballads. Music from the North‐East. 1971. TNGM 109. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by Hamish Henderson. £2.75.

2 Music from the Western Isles. 1971. TNGM no. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by John MacInnes. £2.75.

3 Waulking Songs from Barra. 1972. TNGM ill. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by Peter Cooke, John MacInnes and Morag Macleod. £2.75.

4 Shetland Fiddle Music. 1973. TNGM 117. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by Peter Cooke. £2.75.

5 The Muckle Sangs. Classic Scots Ballads. 1975. TNGM 119/D. Double album. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by Hamish Henderson (incorporating music commentary by Ailie Munro). £4.75.

6 Gaelic Psalms from Lewis. 1975. TNGM 120. Sleeve notes and accompanying booklet by Morag Macleod. £2.75.

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