Betsy Whyte wrote a second part of her autobiography, 'Red Rowans and Wild Honey'. Also, Adam McNaughtan was inspired by her books to write 'The Yellow on the Broom', which is a grand song to sing along with. It's in the DT. The tune is given as 'The Female Drummer' as sung by Harry Cox - if that's any help to anyone.

The town mentioned is Brechin.
Blair is Blairgowrie, where the travellers met up for the fruit-picking season
Susanne