Go back don't forget Burns here!

Also, in one way it reflects the rise of 19th century Music Theatre and the 'Walter Scott" syndrome. After Walter Scott, there's an explosion of its use - especially in the 1820's in character dramas and theatre productions that toured from one part of the country to another (and Ireland).   I had a look at newspaper pages - and it just suddenly takes off. One mention in the early 1800's then hundreds of stage uses from the 1820's.

Then the piano music editions and other arrangements make it a parlour favourite.   

In 1841 Charles Dickens visited Scotland and the band played 'Charlie is my darling' to which the audience heartily sang along.   

In my day (old fogey of 51) It was part of our standard school music books, but I don't know if it's still there! Do they even have Music lessons? (rhetorical)