The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #135036   Message #3077533
Posted By: Steve Gardham
18-Jan-11 - 06:56 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Altered folk songs
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Altered folk songs
I think just about all of the books on Scott over the last century mention the patronage of Buccleuch and how Buccleuch's ancestors always are seen in the best light in his published versions. And of course Scott himself actually eventually regretted the editorial amendments he made. Peter Buchan had similar patronage from the local Laird in Aberdeenshire (His title escapes me at the moment) and somehow Peter's versions often are relocated to places in Aberdeenshire. When I can place my hands on some of the books I'll post them for you.