re Amy_Florence_Nthants 'z comment re different names, they are just Gaelic and English language versions of the same names, for instance Síne is called Jean in English even though Síne is pronounced Sheena. I think Amy has concluded the song must date from late 18th c. or early 19th as she has a publication date of 1831. Has anyone else any infomation re date of the song or verification of the story of the Finlayson /MacCrae courtship.