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Thread #60705 Message #972635
Posted By: GUEST,Scabby Doug (nae cookie)
26-Jun-03 - 08:43 AM
Thread Name: alternatives to scottish national anthem
Subject: RE: alternatives to scottish national anthem
The Freedom Come All Ye is a stunner of a song.
Although I seem to recall Hamish Henderson being opposed to this being referred to as a Scottish national anthem, since that was contrary to the inclusive and internationalist theme of the song.
I like Dougie Maclean's Caledonia, but it's not anthemic - it's gentle and reflective.
Scots Wha Hae is great, but it's not positive enough - it's too anti-English