The Bonnie Hoose o Airlie
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1990.090
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this ballad, the Earl of Argyll attacks Airlie Castle while Ogivlie (the Earl of Airlie) is away. Argyll demands that Lady Airlie come down and kiss him, threatening to destroy the castle if she refuses. She will not come down, and Argyll burns the castle. Ogilvy sees the smoke and discerns what has befallen. His comrade Lochiel vows to avenge the deaths by burning Argyll's castle.
Preceded by introduction and recollection of Belle Stewart's father-in-law, Jock Stewart. Followed by anecdote about herself.
Item Notes
Recorded at the Arthur Argo Memorial Concert at Edinburgh International Folk Festival.
Item Subject/Person
Campbell, Archibald (1st Marquess of Argyll); Ogilvie, James (1st Earl of Airlie); Stewart, Jock; Stewart, Belle
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Angus
Parish - Airlie
Village/Place - Airlie Castle
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good