The Gargrie Weddin
Contributors
Date
1967
Track ID
99274
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1967.146.A10
Original Tape ID
Summary
This song describes the behaviour of guests at a Gargrie wedding, including flirting and fighting. There are also unflattering descriptions.
Item Notes
Recorded at Blairgowrie Folk Festival, 1967. Sung to the tune of 'The Tinkler's Waddin' (Roud Folk Song Index no. 5408) by William Watt (1792-1859).
Recording Location
County - Perthshire
Parish - Blairgowrie
Village/Place - Blairgowrie
Item Location
County - Wigtownshire
Parish - Mochrum
Village/Place - Gargrie
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Classification
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Poor