The Gargrie Weddin
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
1962
Track ID
91423
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1962.077
Original Tape ID
Summary
The song describes the behaviour of guests at a Gargrie wedding, including flirting and fighting. There are also unflattering descriptions.
Item Notes
Sung to the tune of 'The Tinkler's Waddin' (Roud Folk Song Index no. 5408) by William Watt (1792-1859).
Recording Location
Village/Place - Galloway
Item Location
County - Wigtownshire
Parish - Mochrum
Village/Place - Gargrie
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Classification
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Fair