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The Gargrie Weddin

Contributors
Date 1967
Track ID 99274
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1967.146.A10

Original Tape ID

SA1967.146

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

Song

Collection

SoSS

Classification

R5408

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Poor