Plooman Laddies
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
07 September 1985
Track ID
91844
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1985.160
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.
Item Notes
Recorded at a Traditional Music and Song Association Kirriemuir Folk Festival Singing Competition.
Recording Location
County - Angus
Parish - Kirriemuir
Village/Place - Kirriemuir
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good