| ID |
JSS0038 |
| Title |
Our Highland Queen |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/22 |
| Format |
238 x 298mm |
| Medium |
Handwritten, ink on music manuscript paper |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Scottish Music, Pastoral, slow strathspey |
| Item Description |
A short verse, defining the Victorian sentiment of the tune is pasted to the top LH corner: 'The blue bell may forget to spring, The Cold cease to blow; But Deeside men can ne'er forget The loyalty they owe. There are some differences between this and the version that appears in Harp & Claymore. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing this melody. |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
Gavin Greig |
| Arranger |
Gavin Greig |
| Time Period |
1880 - 1903 |
| Associated Dates: Creation |
c. 1880 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript |
c. 1900 |
| Related Images |
MS2726 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio |
Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd205a |
