Plooman Laddies
Contributors
Date
25 February 1987
Track ID
80485
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1987.15.6
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song, a woman hopes to marry the ploughman she loves. She could have married a miller, but the mill dust would have made her ill. Likewise, she might have married the merchant, but his wares are not worth much. The singer's hope is realised, and she marries the ploughman.
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Longside
Village/Place - Mintlaw
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good