Scotland the brave6/26/2023 ![]() Longing and dreaming for the homeland again. Kind as the love that shines from fair maiden’s eyes. High may your proud standards gloriously wave, High as the spirits of the old Highland men. It did have a rival for the affection of the people though – another piece of traditional Scottish music, ‘The Flower of Scotland’ which was traditionally sung at rugby matches and at other celebrations such as Burns’ Night and St. If you were a football (soccer) fan, this is the song that you’d be singing in the stands! ![]() While many traditional variations still play it as an instrumental with bagpipes and flute, several vocal versions of Scotland the Brave exist.Ĭliff was a Glaswegian (born in Glasgow) and this piece was originally only intended to be sung at a musical performance at Glasgows’ Empire Theater.īut it immediately touched the hearts and souls of the Scottish people and became hugely popular. It was later published in 1911 as a flute solo, but it was not until 1951 that Cliff Hanley wrote the lyrics. The music originates in the late 19th century when it was set as a march for bagpipes. It is a militant song that calls to mind the valor of the Scottish nation and people. Scotland The Brave Seamus Kennedy Show more Shoutbox About This Artist John McDermott 11,207 listeners folk celtic tenor John Charles McDermott is a Scottish-Canadian tenor best known for his rendition of Danny Boy. Unlike many Scottish ballads that dwell on its wars with England, Scotland the Brave focuses on the merits of Scotland itself, boasting of the people’s bravery and loyalty, as well as the country’s natural beauty and glorious history. Scotland the Brave is a Scottish song considered by many to be the unofficial anthem of Scotland. Traditional dress is important to the uniform of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Scotland The Brave: traditional Scottish bagpipe music ‘Scotland The Brave’
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