Plooman Laddies

Contributors

Stewart, Elizabeth, 1939-2022 (3439)

Fieldworkers

Cooke, Peter Rich (3279) (1930-2020) Takamatsu, Akiko, 1963- (7815)

Date 25 February 1987

Track ID 80485

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1987.15.6

Original Tape ID

SA1987.014.015

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

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good