Eppie Morrie
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
22 August 1970
Track ID
89312
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1970.180
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this ballad, Eppie Morrie is abducted by Willie, who intends to marry her by force. He threatens a minister with his pistol, demanding that he marry the pair; the minister refuses, saying he will not perform a marriage unless the girl consents. Taking her to bed, Willie tries to force himself upon her, but she resists. In the morning, Eppie Morrie is still a virgin and is rescued by John Forsyth of Breadalbane.
Item Notes
Recorded at a Scots song competition in Blairgowrie Town Hall.
Recording Location
County - Perthshire
Parish - Blairgowrie
Village/Place - Blairgowrie
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good