I first learned this beautiful, lilting 6/8 slow air from 'The Caledonian Companion', a book by Alastair J. Hardie. Though difficult to play on the fiddle in Eb Major, for me at least, if you have not played or heard this song you are missing a real treat.

I would like to know the origins of 'The Methlick Style'. There is a brief paragraph in The Companion, but nothing on the history or chronology.

Also, were there ever lyrics wedded to the melody or is it a pure instrumental.

Thanks.