Binnorie
Fieldworkers
Date
31 August 1966
Track ID
93282
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.45.A3
Original Tape ID
Summary
Two sisters are courted by a miller, and the younger wins his favour. The jealous older sister invites the younger to walk by the miller's dam, and there pushes her into the water, where she drowns. The miller's servant discovers the body and alerts the miller, saying it's either a drowned lady, or a swan. The miller recognises the young sister by her silken gown, and grieves for her.
Ethel Findlater learned this tragic ballad from her cousin [Bella Harvey].
Item Notes
Sung in unison.
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good