Outlander is actually the reason I got into folk music. A few Mudcatters will probably crucify me to hear that I got from the Skye Boat Song to the Corries version, but then it's part of why I found Mudcat.

That led to finding more Corries songs, and then eventually to the Clancys, Tannahill Weavers, etc... Anyhow, the way I got here should be expected because I'm less than twenty years old.

Anyhow I wouldn't lynch you for calling Outlander dire. I can see where you might be coming from.

Why don't you like Stevenson's version? I mean, I thought it gave off a sense of adventure to me at least. Boulton's has a patriotic air, so it's equally as good I think. Personally though, my opinions are formed based on who I've heard sing it.