A Living Tradition.
87 Traditional Songs
Carefully compiled from rare chapbooks printed in Falkirk and Stirling during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Rooted in Place
Every song is connected to the people, communities, landscapes, and history of Scotland's Forth Valley.
For Singers & Scholars
An invaluable resource for folk singers, researchers, historians, and anyone interested in Scottish cultural heritage.
A Collector's Edition
Beautifully presented and meticulously researched, preserving an important part of Scotland's musical tradition.
-Charles Seeger “A folksong in a book is like a photograph of a bird in flight.”
“I offer these birds and leave it to the singers to give them wings."
He's English, but…
When the late Anne Nielsen, the doyenne of Scots traditional singing, introduced me, an unknown unaccompanied singer, to a Burns Night audience, she said, “He’s English, but he’s embraced Scotland’s traditions.” For several years following the millennium I made frequent visits to Scotland, where I made many friends who shared my enthusiasm and commitment. Those friends included several whose names would be familiar to anyone involved with Scottish song: Anne Nielsen, Gordeanna McCulloch, Adam McNaughtan, Ronnie Clark, and Doris Rougvie, among others.
When I retired in 2015, a move to Scotland seemed sensible. And so it proved. The local folk club in Falkirk welcomed me; their positive attitude and clear love for Scotland’s songs encouraged me to investigate further.
Featured Releases
There are many variations of traditional songs preserved in rare printed chapbooks and early collections.
The Forth Valley Songster
Testimonials
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