A certain Linlithgow pub where music and song sessions have been taking place for many years is being forced to change its name as it is considered offensive. However, the pub name has a historical connotation which has nothing to do with anything related either to matters of racism or sexism.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-59494786


We don't know need to discuss this particular incident although I'm still fuming. However, there are many examples of song and tune names in the tradition which have some very unfortunate titles. Most of them, however, have a completely different context and history to how they might appear... e.g. offensive, funny, or even silly.

Of course, we should never deliberately name new tunes, songs, even pubs with the purpose of causing offence and I'd suggest that it's always good idea to avoid titles which might have a double meaning too. However, older names which have absolutely nothing to do with modern day useage of the language should be left alone in my opinion.

Any thoughts?