Tom, I'm wondering if the "village idiot" song you're thinking about is The Ball of Baladore (or, If You Can't Get Laid in the SCA). The phrase is also in the Digital Tradition in GATHERING OF THE CLANS (continued) and THE BALL OF KERRIEMUIR (BALLYNORE). The North Atlantic Squadron is also in the Digital Tradition, but I'd agree it's not connected to the "Kirriemuir" songs.
-Joe-